Can a mechanic refuse to fit your parts?
Never offer to purchase your own parts and get the workshop to fit them. This is a liability to the workshop/mechanic should the part fail or be the wrong part. For legal reasons, most workshops will rightly refuse to fit your supplied parts and send you on your way. Never compare your mechanic’s price to other quotes.
How to get a quote from a car mechanic?
Offer to take the mechanic for a drive to let them experience it for themselves. Let the mechanic know if you want something in particular checked. Don’t expect that everything will be checked and fixed as part of a standard service. Ask for a written quote that includes labour, parts, fluid costs and any additional fees.
Do you need to trust your car mechanic?
In the case of older vehicles, second-hand parts may be your only option. Trust in your mechanic as an expert in the automotive field. They have years of experience and knowledge and appreciate being respected for their hard work. They want your car to run as smoothly as you do.
What’s the best way to talk to a mechanic?
Here’s a few tips on what not to say: Leave the technical talk to the mechanic, don’t try to diagnose the solution yourself, instead just explain what the situation is and let the mechanic come up with possible deductions. If you need something in particular checked out make sure you let the mechanic know.
Can a misdiagnosis happen with a car mechanic?
Misdiagnosis can happen anywhere with any mechanic. This guy has bills to pay, including the mechanic’s pay for the job and the parts he bought with your authorization. Perhaps you should ask him to give you a discount so he can still cover his costs, but maybe break even on the job.
What to do if you have a problem with your car mechanic?
If you have a particular problem you would like investigated, actually show the mechanic where it is on the car, or take them for a drive to hear the suspect noise. Telling the receptionist at the counter could lead to misinterpretation. Never tell the mechanic to ‘just do what is needed’.
When is it a mistake to call a mechanic?
This is always a mistake, except, when the problem is intermittent and can’t be duplicated…just guessed at. Even, under testing, a customer’s sound may not be the sound the mechanic hears from the many sounds from that area. Big difference between an hourly wage employee and a owner of a company.
What to do if your Mercedes Benz is not running?
So while you get on with your day, we’ll ensure that your Mercedes-Benz is running right. Contact your dealer to see if they if they offer Mobile Service. If you have questions or need assistance, a customer service representative will be happy to chat.
What are the most common Mercedes Benz transmission problems?
Top 5 Mercedes-Benz Transmission Problems. Won’t come out of Park gear due to a defective brake light switch. ( DIY How to replace the Brake Light Switch) Continue to read if you would like to learn how to troubleshoot your Mercedes-Benz transmission yourself and where you should start. 1. Check Fluid Level
What happens in the event of a Mercedes Benz accident?
In the event of an accident, Mercedes-Benz Collision Centers have the tools, equipment and training to restore your vehicle to its pre-collision condition. Convenient, comprehensive, and contact free, Mobile Service by Mercedes-Benz brings exceptional care right to you.
Who are the diagnostic technicians for Mercedes Benz?
With advanced – and ongoing – training and development, our team of diagnostic technicians have the skill, know-how, and understanding to ensure your Mercedes-Benz continues to run at its best.