While it’s always advised that you watch out for possible rip-offs every time you bring your car to auto repair shops, that advise is especially important if you’re bringing in your ride for a transmission repair. Why is that?
Well, transmission repair is complicated. A lot of parts have to be dismounted and taken off. A lot of work is also involved. Because of this, it’s not easy to verify whether all parts indicated in your receipt have been installed, or whether the indicated service has been performed. Even if you’re good at DIY automotive tasks, you’ll need to tear down the transmission again just to check whether there’s really a new part mounted. Well, who would want to do such a thing like that? Nobody, right? Well, auto repair shops and mechanics know that, and those who plan to rip you off will use that knowledge to their advantage.
So, are you protected? All you can really do here is a sort of preventive protection. To ensure that you will not be ripped off, see to it that you bring your vehicle to a shop that you fully trust.
Ask for advice from friends who have had to have their transmission repaired. Ask for recommendations. This is the best means to avoid a rip-off—you’ll be sure that the shop is proven reliable.
Look up online and search for shops in your area. Once you find one, check the internet and then check with the concerned authorities for any possible previous complaint against the shop. If there’s any complaint at all, beware.
Also, insist on getting your old parts back after the repair. Although there’s no assurance here that no rip-off has been done if the shop returns the part, the shop mechanics will know that they’re dealing with someone they cannot easily rip off.
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