What Auto Mechanics Don't Want You to Know
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The fourth edition of this invaluable consumer guide exposes common auto repair scams, helps identify dependable mechanics, gives tips on getting repairs done for free even after the warranty expires, and clues car owners in on vehicle maintenance secrets. Includes details of undercover investigations that caught major auto repair chains red-handed, charging for expensive repairs that were not needed. Saturday Evening Post Arms the public with valuable defenses against rip-off artists.
Introduction11Chain Store Scandals; Who Can You Trust?32Brake Bandits & Brake Jobs213Tire & Auto Centers294Tune-up Shops435Muffler Shops536Department Store Auto Centers597Dealership Service Departments698Transmission Shops819Service Stations; Robbery on the Interstate10110Body Shop Scams: The Invisible Fraud10711Smog & Safety Inspections11512Lube & Oil Shops12713Avoiding Rip-offs; Getting Your Money Back13114Agencies: Who to Call13715Finding Mechanics You Can Trust14116Secret Warranties: How to Get Free Repairs15517Vehicle Maintenance "Secrets"16718Additives, Engines Treatments, & Other Miracle Devices17919Are Chain Stores Cleaning Up Their Act?193Summary203
