He tries to solve all the problems you take to him
based on speculation. When a mechanic is in the
habit of not using basic diagnostic tools or
equipment to properly identify automotive
problems before telling you to start buying spare
parts. And when, after the first round of
spending, the problem is not resolved and he
tells you to buy another thing. He’s either
ignorantly wasting your money or deliberately
fleecing you.


He tells you that any obvious warning light on
the dashboard of the car doesn’t mean anything.
Or, that’s how it is.


He does not show you (indeed, return to you)
the old part/s he claimed to have changed in the
vehicle.


When the goal-post of what he claims to be
working on shifts every time you speak with him.
Especially, when the problems he claims to be
working on are not related to the original one he
identified for repair.


Don’t ever let a mechanic bully you into using
that particular service garage. You can have it
towed for a second opinion or call up other places
for an off-site evaluation. Some mechanics might
try to even suggest that you’re putting your
family or other loved ones in danger by not
having something fixed immediately.


When your mechanic uses words like, “You
wouldn’t understand,” or “It’s complicated.”
Most people don’t know anything about what’s
under the hood of that 2004 Honda Accord
they’ve had for eight years. They can’t point out
the radiator from the alternator or the radiator
cap from the dipstick. It’s an unfortunate reality
that mechanics can easily prey on. If you’re
paying as much as you’re paying for repair work
in a workshop they should respect your
intelligence enough to explain the problem and
the solution to you.


When you mechanic says, “I wouldn’t drive that
car anywhere else”. This is almost a threat. It’s
intended to scare or frighten you into leaving
your car there and letting those guys have free
reign over your vehicle. If they know that you’ll
fall for this, then they know they have a great
chance to overcharge you for a bunch of things
you didn’t need. Find out from somebody else
whether or not it’s okay to move your car, then
make your decision.


He tells you that the oil-quality/texture, fluid-
specs or recommended pressure for any
particular system of the car as defined by the
manufacturer “doesn’t really matter.”

BY : KUNLE SHONAIKE(automedics)..

When the customer goes for a test drive and has not paid and uses words like "let me see if the work is resolved" drives off with a smile never to be see again

Hope yo have a name for that?

Not all mechanics are crooks, all car users should read more on how their vehicles work that way you wouldn't be cheated, even though I have met a lot of trust worthy and very honest mechanics in the north and a few in the south actually very few in the south, information about the car and its workings is key. Also when you are told to buy a part don't be in a hurry ask questions online and do a quick reserch it will save you lots of money in the long run. Finally every car owner should have his/her own diagnostic tool, that way you are a step ahead of the problem.