Auto Repair Scams on โฃtheโข rise: Howโข to โฃProtect Yourself
Bogotรก, Colombia – Drivers are increasingly โคvulnerable to unnecessary repairsโ andโข inflated bills at auto workshops,โข accordingโข to experts. Mechanics are frequently enough exploiting vehicle โowners’ lack of technical knowledge to recommendโฃ premature parts replacements andโ services, costingโค consumers significant sums.
This โdeceptive practice impacts drivers across Colombia and beyond, leading to avoidable expenses and โขeroding trustโข in the automotive repair industry.A recent report โคhighlights common scams involving brake pads and alignments,urging vehicle owners to be informed and proactive in protecting themselves.
One prevalent tactic involves suggesting brake pad replacements well before theyโฃ are needed. Mechanics may capitalize on โcustomer unfamiliarity wiht brake system components. According to advice โfrom mechanics, โaโค steering wheel that doesn’t โvibrate during high-speed braking and a firm brake pedal indicate healthy pads. Replacement shouldโค only be considered when pad thickness diminishes to less than that of a standard currency bill.
Similarly, front-end alignments are frequently recommended without โjustification. Ifโฃ tires exhibit even wear and the vehicleโ tracks โstraight, an alignment is highly likely unnecessary. Road drainageโค causingโข a vehicle to drift slightly doesn’t indicate a mechanical issue, and alignment should only be pursued if the car consistently veers on a level surface.
The core of thes scams liesโ in the vehicleโ owner’s lack of details. Experts recommend arriving at workshops equipped with basic knowledge, photographs of vehicle โคcomponents,โฃ and simple self-tests to confidently discuss repairs with โmechanics โฃand avoid unnecessaryโฃ charges. Breaking โฃthis cycle of deception is crucial for protecting drivers and fostering transparency within the automotive repair sector.