Some people call them highway thieves, others call them highway bandits—and for good reason. These names pertain to road or highway mechanics, and they’re called such because there are some of them who take advantage of travelers that get stranded on the road because of a car problem or car defect.
Knowing that these car drivers have nowhere to turn to, some highway mechanics take advantage of the situation to rip customers off and to earn hundreds of dollars. What is otherwise a very simple and small repair is blown up to great proportions. Sometimes, there have even been reports of these mechanics doing the damage themselves. And, the poor driver has no choice but to pay the amount given by the mechanic if he doesn’t want to get stranded.
As a sort of precaution, there are things you can do to avoid being ripped off on the road. If you’re going on travel, you need to be sure beforehand that your vehicle is in good driving condition. Have your trusted local mechanic inspect it thoroughly to be able to address any problem that might crop up later on. Avoiding any car trouble is the first step to avoiding a rip off.
If you’re already on the road and your car breaks down, you can try to reach your local mechanic back home. He may know someone in the area with whom you can entrust your car. He may be affiliated with one of the shops nearby, and he can refer your vehicle. This is another means to avoid a rip off as a shop referred by your trusted mechanic is not likely to rip you off compare to one that you are not familiar with in any way.
With these pointers in mind, you can be at peace on your travels knowing that you’re not in for a huge headache.
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