Can you get a refund from a mechanic?
If your mechanic failed to repair the problem with your car, you may be able to get a refund. Car repairs have the potential for going wrong just as any financial transaction does – particularly if you’re arranging for repairs on your own rather than relying on your insurance company to pay for them.
What can you do if a mechanic takes too long?
When you find out the repair is going to take longer than expected, talk with the mechanic and ask why the delay has occurred and when you can reasonably expect the car to be done. Stay calm, polite and friendly and expect the same in return.
Do most mechanics rip you off?
One seasoned auto mechanic is warning consumers to be well-versed in how a car works to avoid being ripped off at the auto repair shop. Most mechanics are honest, he said, but many are pressured by their bosses to perform unnecessary work. “The shop has to stay in business,” Joe said.
When to move up to a general mechanic?
After a few years of entry-level experience, most technicians are ready to move up and become a successful general mechanic for an auto shop, or a mobile mechanic such as YourMechanic.
Can a mechanic work in a parts store?
Most auto shops also have parts stores, and working in the parts department allows young mechanics to learn about nearly every part that goes into the vehicle. A parts specialist won’t get any hands-on experience, but they will get an intricate education in how cars work.
What happens when you take your car to the mechanic?
Have you ever taken your vehicle in for repairs, authorized an expensive estimate, and then had this call from your mechanic: “Well it’s a little better, all we need now is ______ to complete the repairs”?
How to get your money back from an auto mechanic?
Introduce yourself to the manager in a calm and collected manner, and explain the problem. Tell him what the original problem with the car was, what work the mechanic performed on it and explain that the problem is still there. Tell the manager what resolution you would like.