13 Mechanic SCAMS Everyone Falls For (Don’t Be Fooled!)

Many mechanics are honest, but some use sneaky tricks to overcharge customers. In this video, we expose 13 common mechanic scams everyone falls for. From unnecessary repairs to inflated labor costs, learn how to spot and avoid these rip-offs so you don’t get scammed at the repair shop.

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⬇Care Care Clues Top DIY Tools and Products:
🚗 Essential Scan Tools

🔋 Emergency Essentials

🛢 Fluids and Leak Stoppers

🔎 Quick DIY Diagnosis Tools

🛠 Useful Maintenance Accessories

🧰 Mechanic’s Must-Haves

[NVRAMboi]

A skilled and honest mechanic (as proven over time) is worth his weight in gold and loyalty. Once that loyalty is earned, I do not "nickel and dime" my guy. As always, he makes time for my questions upfront and afterwards. You see, it's in MY best interest that he remain in business and content that his hard work and advice matters. *SALUTE* to the honest wrenches/diagnosticians out there.
For several years now, we do NOT use dealership service.

[DjCheryl]

I recently took my car in for an inspection. They told me I needed new front brake pads and rotors, and a side marker bulb. They gave me a quote for $650 (parts & labor)! I told them I would do it myself. I ordered the parts from Amazon for less than $100 and it took about an hour for me to do the work myself. Saved $550!

[crystalawen]

I’m lucky; I have a mechanic who always videos problems (without me asking) when it’s on the ramp, to show what’s wrong, and he even shows me the worn parts he removes… It’s great having a mechanic you can trust.. 🙂

[estiben]

I change my blinker fluid every 2k miles ..im glad mechanic always mentions it so i don't forget 🎉

[karld]

I sat at a dealership while getting a free oil change and watched the sevice writer show customers the same filthy air filter and saying it would only cost $75. He finally made his way to me and I asked to see the initials I put on my filter. I told him he's not going to rip me off and just finish the oil change.

[dougkropp]

AS A dealer technician I can not believe some of these practices go on and I have seen them. I spent a lifetime learning my profession and It really upsets me. In the long run I have found If you are honest with your customer and then you have a customer for life. You will also get the best advertising (word of mouth) Then you can service the rest of the families fleet. It takes a long time but you will build a cliental that always come back. ❤😂

[glasshalffull]

Local Jeep dealership wanted $1000 to replace my brother’s rear windshield wiper motor. Part was about $200 and labor was going to be the rest. Disconnect motor and fluid hose and two bolts. Talk about highway robbery!!!

[Hurricane_Bladez]

I got scammed twice when I was younger but I learned thru the years and now Im a lot better! I could change my own engine oil, coolant, bleed brakes and change brake pads, power steering fluid and transmisson fluid!

Its hella fun to learn and it feels great/rewarding knowing I did that all with my own 2 hands!

Thank you to all the content creators and youtubers for teaching/showing us how to fix our cars and save money! 🔥🔥🔥

Always room for learning! 💯💯💪

[billfrost]

My seventeen year old daughter took her 2003 Honda Civic to a local big name tire shop for an oil change. She left there with a list of repairs her car needed totaling over $8, 000. They made it sound as if her car was unsafe to drive if the repairs weren't done immediately. At the time I was working as a technician at an Acura dealership three towns south of our home. The only things on the list of repairs that actually needed to be done was to replace the engine and cabin air filters. I had told her that I planned to replace the filters myself. She only went to the tire shop because it was close to the house and she didn't want to deal with the traffic/drive involved in bringing it to me. Over the years where ever she has taken her car to get checked or serviced they have tried to take advantage of her being a female. She has a dad that is a mechanic. She plays stupid and just tells them to give her their quote. Then we both get a good laugh looking at the total BS they quoted her. In recent times a Honda dealership quoted her for some unneeded repairs. I brought the BS quote to the attention of the service manager, a woman. She totally defended the mechanics diagnosis. Even she was letting another woman be taken advantage of. Just because you deal with a woman don't think you are being treated any more honestly.

[cashonly]

Oh the love for a good honest mechanic. I have found a few over the years. As a female, it is one of the worst feelings to go to a dealership knowing it's going to turn out bad.
Just today, went in to the dealership because of the TPMS system all out of whack on 3 tires. Had been trying to relearn and reset them, wouldn't work. Needs new sensors, ok no problem. Problem it's going to cost you $400 bucks before tax.. What the holy hell. I'll get back to you. Called a tire place in town. Sure thing we do that and that's right at $200 bucks. Really why the huge difference. I don't understand why dealers won't take care of their buyers. That's another thing that would make me a repeat buyer is if they took better care of their existing clientele.
I mean dang I'm not too lazy to check the air pressure in my tires, I just don't want the damn light on all the time. All these sensors have made people so lazy. And to have to pay for air at a service station is another modern day rip off. 🤬

[sitori]

I recently took my car to the dealership for warranty work. It's the only reason I take it there. I have an honest and fair independent mechanic plus do simple maintenance myself.

The service writer tried selling me on overpriced simple work. I told him I was good. Told him I just replaced my spark plugs myself (which immediately improved my mileage) and just had work done (oil change & new brakes.)

I was left waiting over 2 hours just to have a faulty fuse replaced. My gas mileage was suddenly lower again (pre-new spark plugs) and my passenger airbag light was now on. My car felt "off" in other ways, too.

I suspect they messed with my car. I don't trust dealership mechanics at all. I've had the most corrupt behavior from them - BMW, Honda, GM, Kia. Each one lied and tried to scam.

State attorney generals should be launching random, undercover investigations of dealerships. The fraud and theft is rampant.

[medone]

I recently took my car to Firestone Complete Car Care (FCCC) because I was getting warm air from the air conditioning vent (it is always hot in AZ). They worked on it and told me it was fixed. On way home, warm air was still coming out. I took it back a wk later, and they convinced me that my radiator needed a flush as this was causing warm air (yes, I fell for it!). On my way home, warm air was still coming out. Total cost for both visits $595. I took it to a different repair shop -- then came the shock: they told me my air conditioner was working perfect and the problem was a broken blend door that was preventing the cold air from coming to the driver's side. Only the passenger side was getting cold air. Unfortunately, no refund from FCCC, despite untrained mechanics.

[FredB-lloi]

this is why I do my own repairs didn't spend my time self learning mechanics for nothing.

[Vincent-kezn]

These scamming shops should be investigated and taken out of business

[jdb]

Finding an honest repair shop or mechanic is like finding a purple unicorn on Mars.

[alanmacdonald]

I can't tell you how many times I have told people the Stealership isn't your friend.

[corradotox]

It’s easy to say “get a second opinion from a trusted mechanic”: don’t you think that if a person had a trusted mechanic, they would have gone there to begin with?
The real problem - for people without mechanical skills - is to find a trusted mechanic

[BeetleBAILEY-vp]

Usually, customers deal with the service manager, NOT the technician who does the actual work. Customers are often prohibited from shop floors, due to insurance issues, and health and safety regulations.
Most work in automotive shops is done under "flat rate" labour charges-you pay the "book rate" for work time for the task.
Where I reside, only signed for repairs and servicing can done on a customers vehicle. the customer must agree to what is to be done on their vehicle.
The technician/mechanic is NOT earning what the shop charges in hourly rates!
45 years in trade, I will use the synthetic oils, and will change fluids/filters REGULARLY.
Oil, fluids and filters are cheap, compared to engine, transmission, running gear damage or failure.
Sadly, hack shops are becoming more prevalent, try and to talk to others, to find a reputable shop to deal with.

[josephbradshaw]

As a tech when it comes to fluids I never trust OEM recommendations for intervals. I trust what I see and smell.