The 5
Tips You Need To Know to Avoid
Wasting Money on Auto Repairs
By Mark Dalen – Owner & Automotive Engineer
Dorothy, in the Wizard of Oz, summed up auto repair as she ventured down the Yellow Brick Road - "Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My". When it comes to taking care of your vehicle, there are lots of threats out there, waiting to separate you from your hard earned money. In some cases, the threats are from unscrupulous shops while other threats are from incompetent shops and technicians. Either way, you end up paying for things you simply do not need.
These 5 tips will help you keep your vehicle in top condition, repair what needs attention and allow you to keep as much of your money as possible.
Here are the biggest threats to your wallet and how to deal with them. I hope you find these tips to be valuable. Please feel free to email me with suggestions or questions at mdalen@AABeepBeepKC.com
Threat #1: Incompetent shops that provide wrong diagnostics
Threat #2: Unethical shops or Techs that try to take advantage of you
Threat #3: Technicians with inadequate skills
Threat #4: Using poor quality parts
Threat #5: Skipping scheduled maintenance