How can you tell the difference between OEM and aftermarket parts?

OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer, which means the parts are made by the same company that makes the vehicle. Meanwhile, aftermarket parts are produced by a different parts company and are often designed to be compatible with as many makes and/or models as possible.

How long should a mechanic keep your car?

If it’s been a while since you have taken your car to the dealership for repair, you’re probably thinking, “how long can a dealership hold your car for repair?” Mostly, insurance and warranty require the car to be fixed within 15-20 days with a maximum of 30 days (cumulatively).

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 do you need to know about auto repair in Michigan?

THE AUTO REPAIR LAW For Mechanics and Repair Facilities Provide An Itemized Invoice When repairs are complete, Michigan law requires you to provide customers a final invoice that lists the prices for parts and labor, the parts that were installed, and tells whether the parts were new, used or rebuilt. The invoice must also include the name

Is it appropriate to mark up car parts at a repair shop?

Repair shops buy the parts from local parts stores at a wholesale price and mark it up to a retail price. If you don’t trust your mechanic for some reason and think they are charging more for the parts than any other mechanic, maybe you should consider finding a new mechanic. No it is not appropriate.

How do you know if your mechanic is not good?

Rudloff says another sign of a not-so-good-mechanic is their inability to fix your vehicle correctly the first time. “I would recommend that if you are regularly finding that you must take your car back for a “refix,” you have not found the right mechanic,” he says.