Have you ever been talked into buying something, only for you to realize later on that you don’t really need that thing? That practice is common even in auto repair shops. Because shops want to earn as much as they can (who doesn’t want revenues, anyway?), some of them resort to sales talk, convincing customers that they need to replace certain parts in their vehicle.
Now how do you know whether your mechanic’s suggestion is valid, or if he’s only trying to talk you into spending more?
* Tire change. Some mechanics will offer to change all your vehicle tires for a discounted amount. Though you may think that this is a good offer, you need to be sure that your tires are really nearing their lifespan. What you need to check are the treads in the tires. Are the treads still within the prescribed limit? If they’re not anymore, then you can take on the suggestion of the mechanic. Otherwise, refuse to have the tires changed.
* Filter change. This is another common item that mechanics seem to have interest in. You’ll find different filters in your vehicle, and some mechanics will insist on changing a filter for safety purposes. Filters do help in keeping your vehicle in good working condition. But, know that they don’t actually require frequent replacement. If there’s one filter that you need to change regularly, that’s your oil filter. The ideal interval for replacing this filter is every oil change. Other than this, the rest of the filters don’t have to be replaced frequently. Check your manual for the correct replacement interval of each.
It’s so easy to be ripped off if you’re in the dark when it comes to the different parts of your vehicle. So, familiarize yourself with these parts and their replacement intervals so that you’ll be less likely to fall into fraud.
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