In case you didn’t know already, there are actually good honest car mechanics out there. Only as small minority rip people off. Make sure you know the types of scams next time you take you car in to be service. Taking a trip to the mechanics can be a nervous task itself for even the most accomplished driver because you’re probably thinking you’re going to get conned. You’re not over reacting, this is a normal feeling that most people feel. The regulatory body Motor Codes for UK motorist estimated that the amount of money conned from unknowing UK drives is about £2.4 billon.Watchdog which is a popular TV shows conducted a story and found that staff at a leading chain of mechanics are charging for unnecessary repairs. Needless repairs and paying over the odds is one type of scam but there are many more. Mis-fueling happens when you pour the wrong fuel into your car but it can be fixed. You mechanic will know this so make sure they don’t take advantage. It just needs to be flushed for a small cost.

There are also warranty scams you need to look out for. If you use an independant garage, this does not void your warranty but conmen will tell you different. If you don’t used genuine parts then your warranty will be void. A minority of garages will trick you into getting a free check up but what they are really doing is reeling you in to then say you, need to replace/fix this when in fact there is no need. If you’re a customers, then check out some of these codes which was created by Motor Codes: Get permission from the mechanic before starting anymore work on the car. Be sure of the price for any new work done make make sure the garage agrees to the price. Feel good about the work before you leave the garage and be happy about it. If you want a Car Servicing in London then visit Citygate Servicing.