Have you ever been to your local auto repair shop to do a simple oil change and come out with a long list of random repairs and a heavy bill? You could fall victim to one of those classic "stuff" in auto mechanics.
As our technology evolves, the longevity and reliability of our vehicles continues to grow. As a result, car dealerships and independent vehicle repair mechanics may be concerned that their profits may decline, leading to the use of shady service tactics.

Worrying about the fear of the "Idiot Light"
There is nothing more frustrating than when your engine light shows up at the worst possible time. And while it may be something much smaller
that causes the light to go out, it can also be something significant enough to end up at great expense to the homeowner. Keep in mind, however, that this is also an easy way for a mechanic to do a repair bill. In fact, the "light of the verification mechanism" is also widely known as the "idiot light".
Light creates fear in car owners, because most of the time they cannot diagnose the problem on their own. Owners go into workshops and need to pay for a diagnosis and a correction - and that's where the mechanics can pick it up. They exaggerate to what extent you need a repair or add additional services that may seem unnecessary. Our advice? Do your research and find a local mechanic shop you can trust.

Taking more time than necessary to complete a repair
While many complex repairs can take a good amount of time to complete, the problem arises when mechanics take unnecessary amounts of time, even in the simplest repair. This practice, also known as "salsa work," is one of the oldest auto mechanics tricks in the book. A dishonest mechanic will say that something took more time than he really did just to charge more. If you brought your vehicle for a routine review that takes around 20 to 30 minutes with the right equipment.

Repairs without asking
If you go to a car dealer for a repair, the store usually has an official process for replacement or repair. It starts with the mechanic and the car owner agreeing a price proposal for the job. The mechanic should then go through what he is going to do to diagnose the problem. The diagnosis is returned and the mechanic should let the customer know what he will do to correct the problem.
Going through these steps will ensure that the auto repair shop first obtains a permit before services are executed. This prevents dodgy auto mechanic tricks when it comes to pricing. Without these steps, a dishonest mechanic could repair without the customer's consent.

Pushing preventive oil change
Routine oil changes help keep your car in top condition, so you should make sure you're always up to date.
Previously, the industry standard was to change oil every 3,000 miles or every three months. With today's development of engines and lubricants, some cars do not require changing the oil as often. If you have a newer car that uses synthetic oil, you can potentially drive up to 15,000 miles before you get another oil change. Some devices still recommend changing the oil every three months or every 3,000 miles - but beware, this is a suspicious business tactic.
Before you agree to a preventive oil change in addition to the repair, read the operating instructions to see how often you should receive routine oil change services.

Overcharged for replacement parts
Most automatic repair quotes have a parts component and a work component. An unreliable mechanic can recharge used replacement parts as brand new to make a higher profit. An even more dishonest mechanic might say that you need a replacement if you really do not, and then you have to charge a brand new replacement part without replacing anything.
When you get your estimate of the repair, ask for the breakdown of labor and parts. If something is not right, ask your mechanic to explain it. Since very few consumers know the costs of components or are reasonable, questionable mechanisms can often benefit from the consumer's unfamiliarity.
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Source:
http://www.eliancars.com/2018/12/5-auto-mechanic-tips-that-can-raise-red.html#more

A dishonest mechanic will say that something took more time than he really did just to charge more.
Nigerians mechanics are so good with this.

getting a trusted mechanic in nigeria is like predicting correct score in europa league

Nice post

'Kazeems' wastes more time on a job just to charge more.

@op. You should have added "Copied and Pasted" on this ur write up. Very hypocritical and stereotypical post. These practices don't apply to my own work space. Pls STOP the scare mongering.

What is Salsa work? Never heard of this in Nigeria.

If you know so much about how to care for your car as well as advising others, fix it urself and stop poisoning people's minds with denigrating comments. Why not commend the good ones like us who make an effort in being honest in this sector.

Its because of posts like this that make customers (even complete novices) to be breathing down ur neck just to watch every of ur "untrusted" moves while u fix their cars. Stop adding up fact with fiction.

There are potentials of fraud and exploitation in every facet of life. U buy a 20 year old tokumbo car and expect it to be new simply because u are in Nigeria

Police is ur friend. Mechanic is ur enemy.

Rubbish

Volvo mechanics are scarce in Abuja until I was introduced to "Abila" in London line, Apo Mechanic village.

lonelydora:
'Kazeems' wastes more time on a job just to charge more.

What about "Wasius"?

Mechanics be like devil roommates. Na so one collect money for my hand manage the car come pack for me. The time driver start car e no move. I almost cry, another mechanic come do the work wey him tell me sey him don do.

the cel is not the idiot light.....


the tpms is the idiot light


who's ur teacher?

Baba Calm down oh. I am a mechanical Engineer and dont do such, i think admin should take this post down.
Lol Police is ur friend and Mechanic is ur enemy.

cardoctor:
@op. You should have added "Copied and Pasted" on this ur write up. Very hypocritical and stereotypical post. These practices don't apply to my own work space. Pls STOP the scare mongering.

What is Salsa work? Never heard of this in Nigeria.

If you know so much about how to care for your car as well as advising others, fix it urself and stop poisoning people's minds with denigrating comments. Why not commend the good ones like us who make an effort in being honest in this sector.

Its because of posts like this that make customers (even complete novices) to be breathing down ur neck just to watch every of ur "untrusted" moves while u fix their cars. Stop adding up fact with fiction.

There are potentials of fraud and exploitation in every facet of life. U buy a 20 year old tokumbo car and expect it to be new simply because u are in Nigeria

Police is ur friend. Mechanic is ur enemy.

Rubbish

[quote author=cardoctor post=73946211]@op. You should have added "Copied and Pasted" on this ur write up. Very hypocritical and stereotypical post. These practices don't apply to my own work space. Pls STOP the scare mongering.

What is Salsa work? Never heard of this in Nigeria.

If you know so much about how to care for your car as well as advising others, fix it urself and stop poisoning people's minds with denigrating comments. Why not commend the good ones like us who make an effort in being honest in this sector.

Its because of posts like this that make customers (even complete novices) to be breathing down ur neck just to watch every of ur "untrusted" moves while u fix their cars. Stop adding up fact with fiction.

There are potentials of fraud and exploitation in every facet of life. U buy a 20 year old tokumbo car and expect it to be new simply because u are in Nigeria

Police is ur friend. Mechanic is ur enemy.

Rubbish
And y are u feeling so hurt by this write up if ur not guilty as charged after all? Take a chill pill bro.

cardoctor:
@op. You should have added "Copied and Pasted" on this ur write up. Very hypocritical and stereotypical post. These practices don't apply to my own work space. Pls STOP the scare mongering.

What is Salsa work? Never heard of this in Nigeria.

If you know so much about how to care for your car as well as advising others, fix it urself and stop poisoning people's minds with denigrating comments. Why not commend the good ones like us who make an effort in being honest in this sector.

Its because of posts like this that make customers (even complete novices) to be breathing down ur neck just to watch every of ur "untrusted" moves while u fix their cars. Stop adding up fact with fiction.

There are potentials of fraud and exploitation in every facet of life. U buy a 20 year old tokumbo car and expect it to be new simply because u are in Nigeria

Police is ur friend. Mechanic is ur enemy.

Rubbish

Go ahead and defend your partner in crime. This is Internet age, your secrets are no longer hidden

cool

femi4:
Go ahead and defend your partner in crime. This is Internet age, your secrets are no longer hidden

I never knew that morons like u come here to comment. Jobless mofo like u. Apart from u in ur village is everybody else a thief?

You could be right about your assertions but these things don't happen in my workshop. Honesty is the best policy.