How to Tell if a Mechanic is Lying

Car maintenance and repair are inevitable expenses when you own a vehicle. If you are one of those people who believe that your car runs on gas alone, think again. You need motor oil, transmission oil and other automotive fluids to keep your car running with precision. But what happens when you go into your mechanic for a tune up and leave feeling like your savings is about to dwindle away, because of unexpected problems. This is the time to lean how to tell if a mechanic is lying.

How to Tell if a Mechanic is Lying

  • Simply ask if the work that needs to be done can wait. If the mechanic says that it is not an emergency, it is alright to hold off on getting it done. This is not to say that you should neglect getting repairs, but there is nothing wrong with putting unnecessary work off.

  • Ask your mechanic to show you the problem. For instance, your mechanic tells you that you need new rear brake pads. But when it is time to show you, you realize that they are not nearly as worn as he said. In fact, they are not bad, compared to the front brake pads. If you are not having any problems with braking when you drive, there is a possibility that your mechanic is lying.

  • Get a second opinion, if you drive into the auto shop and you do not trust the mechanic. People get second opinions for doctors and dentists. So why not leave your mechanics shop and ask another who is equally, if not more qualified.

  • Trust that you mechanic is lying, if every time you get your car serviced, they come back with a laundry list of other, unexpected issues. Unless your car was pre-owned or very old, there is a possibility your mechanic is lying.

  • Acquaint yourself with the basic car servicing recommendations according to your car mileage. You can do this by going online and printing out a standard car servicing checklist. This is important information to know, especially if your mechanic says you need an oil change or new tires and you know that he is lying because you are not due for an oil change and you have a decent amount of tread on your tires.