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Can a mechanic lie?
Car mechanics are notorious for lying to their customers in order to gain extra work for things that don’t really need doing or for charging extra for things if they can tell someone doesn’t really know what they are talking about. Sadly, this can lead to people spending lots of money without actually needing to.
How do I know if my car dealer is ripping me off?
Car Dealer Tricks to Rip You Off!
- Financing To Meet Your Monthly Payment. You know your budget better than anyone.
- Higher Financing Costs.
- Spot Delivery Scam.
- Extended Warranties.
- Extras.
- Being Rushed.
What can I do if a mechanic damages my car while repaired?
What Can I Do If a Mechanic Damages My Car While It’s Being Repaired? One thing a vehicle owner can do for a car damaged by garage during service is to sue either the repair shop and/or the individual mechanic. For example, if a mechanic caused damage to a car while they were repairing it, then the owner can hold them liable for those damages.
Why do I keep going to the same mechanic for repairs?
If you keep going back to your mechanic for the same repair, it could be a sign that your mechanic did a bad job (and doesn’t want to own up to it) or used shoddy parts or bad repair procedures. Get a second opinion and definitely get your next repair somewhere else if you’re not getting 100\% free repairs for repeat issues.
What is mechanic liability insurance and do you need it?
Mechanic liability insurance is a specific type of insurance policy that is meant to protect mechanics and auto repair shops from liabilities that may arise as a result of unexpected accidents like property damage to a vehicle, faulty repairs, or if a customer waiting to pick up their car gets injured in the repair shop.
Can I sue a mechanic for fault or negligence?
If you believe that the mechanic lacked the requisite knowledge and skill and these factors caused the mechanic to make faulty repairs, you may have a negligence claim. This type of claim is based on the mechanic having the duty to safely and correctly repair your vehicle based on his or her role as a mechanic.