Mechanic scam

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Dont get scammed at the mechanic
Dont let them talk you into getting services that you dont need and that can actually hurt your vehicle more than they help it.

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Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• car
• mechanic
• scam
• vehicle
• engine
• oil
• flush
• fuel
• injector
• automobile
• accident
• total
• waste
• money
• change

[inkey2]

I don't like ANY of these fast oil change places. The employees usually seem really stupid and look like ex-cons. I would rather find a local gas station I can trust and PAY MORE MONEY

[QuebolaQuebolin]

As an ASE Certified technician myself i can tell you most of this is true BUT they only really give you half an explanation. first off if you change your oil every 2 to 3k miles you should NEVER NEED an engine flush. however if the oil services are severely neglected an engine flush might just save an engine. but Its more involved requiring some removal of parts to dispose of any particles which might have broken loose inside the engine from the solvents.

[weewoodeal]

@FloppyBaby I bet you cant even fix your own car . ^^

[caniwitech]

@FloppyBaby Bull shit. Not only do all mechanics i know (including my self) have a high school diploma, but almost all have 2-4 years of tech school, just to be followed with extensive training at the dealer that hires you. I work for dodge, and have well over 100 hrs of specialized training. Hell, chrysler flys us to orlando for transmission classes. You can;t even work on a certain system until you have become certified in that area. You think it;s easy? try fixing your own car!

[bigbob1122]

I took my 05 Montego to a local Express Oil to have the A/C compressor "scroll valve" replaced. I knew how to replace it myself and could order the part, but I just wanted to have it done so I didn't have to. The mechanic tried to tell me my A/C compressor was shot, and would need to be replaced for $1500; he completely ignored what I told him about the scroll valve. Needless to say, I replaced it myself and took it to a local non-chain shop and had it recharged. My A/C works great now!

[4cClubT]

Wellup ,nice kowin ya mr jiffy-yes the dealers are as bad or worse,ahem! WHY would anyone complain in someones face about getting ripped off "then have the same people around there engine to so called make things right-if yur gonna beat me for 30bucks I dont want u around my engine,house,fridge,kids,lawn,­property,plants,dog.----thanks much!

[Aesus1]

Dealers and manufacturers are just as bad. Look at transmission service as part of scheduled maintenance when there are no longer any adjustments in the newer transmissions and the only "service" that can be performed is a fluid and filter change, which should cost less than $100 total instead of the typical $400-500.

As for the damage from the engine flush, I'd think people would be smart enough to shut down their engine when it doesn't sound right long before it seizes.

[watas]

@FloppyBaby ya umm thats not true at all people go to school for mechanics and actually know what they are doing. Most experienced mechanics would not recommend putting chemicals to clean transmissions, fuel injectors, or your engine if your car is older and has alot of miles you will mess up your car. But using the machine to flush your transmission is ok as long as you do not use the chemicals for older cars. oh ya and most shops will charge you for a flush and not do it same with oil changes

[FloppyBaby]

All mechanics are high school flunkies... I wouldn't trust them changing a headlight. They have one of the easiest jobs in the world and still can't handle it.

[boaterbil]

mass merchandisers are ALL doing this

[Jaket2000]

In any FSM its got a manufacturers specification guide to how to take care of the engine and transmission. For example with automatics jiffy lube just drains and then refills the fluid. they forgot a step of going through each gear checking the level from N, OD, D, D1-D3, and reverse while the vehicle is running and foot on the brake peddle. 

[Benji19922]

i dont like these reporters, an engine with 250000kms on it would love new injectors (once they're fucked u may as well get new ones, they dont cost much more than having a proper clean. also all associated seals and o rings need replacing) as for oil flushing, when u drain ur old oil add about 1-2 litres of new clean oil and run the engine for 10 seconds. drain this then add the correct amount according to OEM specs. this is a better way of flushing (and cheaper).