I have a genius way to not get ripped off by a garage
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I have a genius way to not get ripped off by a garage
Tell them you are a very picky customer and will share the results online on yelp and other forums
Last edited by FIT410S; Aug 9, 2013 at 01:17 PM.
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uh, I think you'll get better service by charming the manager, not annoying him. If I were the manager I think I'd respond by saying, "I don't think we can help you sir."
You should always have the car aligned when putting on new tires. The height of the new rubber, and any differences in size and manufacture will have an effect on alignment. Plus it's been over 30K since it was aligned. Stuff happens.
It's reasonable and customary to ask for any replaced parts to be bagged and given to you. This would be a good check if you're worried. (tires might be a bit much
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The best thing would be to go to a shop you trust. Maybe find out if there's a course you can take to get more familiar with the workings of your car. Or ask people (this is a good place to start).
You should always have the car aligned when putting on new tires. The height of the new rubber, and any differences in size and manufacture will have an effect on alignment. Plus it's been over 30K since it was aligned. Stuff happens.
It's reasonable and customary to ask for any replaced parts to be bagged and given to you. This would be a good check if you're worried. (tires might be a bit much
).The best thing would be to go to a shop you trust. Maybe find out if there's a course you can take to get more familiar with the workings of your car. Or ask people (this is a good place to start).
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Or just use the internet to research and learn about maintenance and repairs and when to expect them and what they should cost, and what typical scams are in the industry. Google potential garages. Chances are if they are ripping people off, someone is complaining about it online. Use your intuition. If something doesn't feel right, it probably isn't.
Or you can just make yourself sound like a total lying douche bag and stick with your original line of horse shit. Sorry, but I don't think you're fooling anyone with that story.
Or you can just make yourself sound like a total lying douche bag and stick with your original line of horse shit. Sorry, but I don't think you're fooling anyone with that story.
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The way not to get rip-off is to know the fair cost for the repair and also to build good working relationship with the shop of your choice. The shops are looking for repeat business. What you described may work one time but it may leave a bad taste to the whole future relationship.
I'd probably laugh in your face.
But then again I wouldn't be a sheisty asshole.
You could always:
1. Ask for the old parts back
2. get learned on cars
3. Bring someone who is learned on cars
4. Bring beer (mom and pop only)
5. Find a reputable shop and stick with them, they will reward your loyalty
But then again I wouldn't be a sheisty asshole.
You could always:
1. Ask for the old parts back
2. get learned on cars
3. Bring someone who is learned on cars
4. Bring beer (mom and pop only)
5. Find a reputable shop and stick with them, they will reward your loyalty
No wonder you have 2 trillion reps OP... 
Reviews online are great, and don't forget the Better Business Bureau.
Its just as helpful to ask folks around which shops NOT to go to, and not just ask which ones are great. And I've learned, just because one shop is great in one city, might not mean its as great in the next, if its a chain. Call a few places for ballpark estimates so you have an idea on what the cost is going to be. Be honest with yourself, too, if you flat out do not know if something they are recommending is valid or not... tell them you'll get back to them in a minute, then ask someone who does know.
Its just as helpful to ask folks around which shops NOT to go to, and not just ask which ones are great. And I've learned, just because one shop is great in one city, might not mean its as great in the next, if its a chain. Call a few places for ballpark estimates so you have an idea on what the cost is going to be. Be honest with yourself, too, if you flat out do not know if something they are recommending is valid or not... tell them you'll get back to them in a minute, then ask someone who does know.
Ill save you some trouble
Simply dont be an idiot when you walk in. Have some background. ASK QUESTIONS
If they ask you you might need such and such, ask why. If they go into a big spill trying to confuse you, simply tell them they are be confusing and ask to explain it better
So much money in todays world would not be wasted if you arent letting yourself get screwed over.
I have a few people in my family that struggle to have an IQ larger then their shoe size, but they still rarely get screwed over. They got similar upbringing to me. If you dont understand it, ask questions.
Simply dont be an idiot when you walk in. Have some background. ASK QUESTIONS
If they ask you you might need such and such, ask why. If they go into a big spill trying to confuse you, simply tell them they are be confusing and ask to explain it better
So much money in todays world would not be wasted if you arent letting yourself get screwed over.
I have a few people in my family that struggle to have an IQ larger then their shoe size, but they still rarely get screwed over. They got similar upbringing to me. If you dont understand it, ask questions.
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