Customers Beware! A List Of The Most Common Mechanic Scams

Engine Flush

Getting your oil changed regularly is crucial to the longevity of your car’s motor, but a lot of places will try to sell you on a complete engine flush for a few extra bucks. A flush involves adding cleaning chemicals to the oil that are designed to break down carbon build up in the engine, then changing the oil and filter to remove the unstuck gunk. The problem is, if the oil is changed regularly, there shouldn’t be much if any, gunk in the system. Unless you often run several thousand miles overdue for your oil changes, run your motor hot or leave it parked for months at a time, there should be no reason to flush the system unless recommended by the manufacturer.

Selling services, you don’t need is the hallmark of our next scammer.