Avoid garage rip-offs
How many times have you heard friends recounting tales of the local mechanic taking them for a ride and leaving them with empty pockets?
Our tips will hopefully save you some money and keep you out of trouble.
1. Follow recommendations
Use a garage where friends or relatives have received a good service - recommendations are priceless and good mechanics are like gold dust.
Find a mechanic or garage you feel happy with BEFORE your car needs a service - this will save you having to choose one in a hurry.
2. Shop around
Shop around for the best price. That VW garage could be twice the price of Alan the mechanic - with 20 years VW servicing experience - down the road.
3. Make notes
Put whatever work you need doing down on paper and give it to the mechanic before they start. Keep a copy for yourself too.
4. Check the quote
When you get a quote - make sure the price includes VAT, all parts and labour. Some dealers may add these later on top of what you think is an inclusive quote.
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