Car Insurance Guide 2020: How To Avoid Car Repair Shop Scams

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- After a car accident, drivers are required to visit a repair shop. When they decide to visit the repair shop, drivers should look out for shop mechanics that will try to scam them. Shop mechanics can use various tactics in order to put more money in their pockets by scamming the car owners.

Car owners can avoid shop mechanics scams, with the help of the following tips:

    --  Drivers should not submit to the scare tactics. Some shop mechanics will
        try to give their customers a mental scare by saying things like "I
        wouldn't drive this car another mile" or "you should not drive it". They
        do that to prepare their customers for a hefty repair bill. Chances are,
        if a driver made it to a repair shop like this one, his car will
        probably make it to another repair shop.

    --  Check some info about the shop. Drivers should ask about how long the
        shop is in the business, or if they received any awards. Professional
        mechanics will not hesitate to answer these questions.

    --  Check for logistics. Drivers should see if the shops use modern
        equipment or they still rely on old and rusty tools. Look for mechanics
        that use computerized diagnostic equipment and modern brake lathe and
        dynamometer systems.

    --  Look for certifications. Drivers should look for the ASE, National
        Institute for Automotive Excellence or American Automobile Association
        certification.

    --  Don't sign blank work orders. Even if they are under pressure, or don't
        have enough time, drivers should avoid signing blank documents. Drivers
        should only sign documents that contain cost estimates for the repairs
        that are to be done and the warranties that may apply for the done job
        and the replaced parts.
    --  Choose only Original Manufacturers Equipment. Although OEM parts may be
        more expensive, they are worth it. If the vehicle is made in the USA,
        drivers should look for parts that are made here. The market is full of
        cheap knockoffs that break immediately.

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