Everyone has heard the horror stories of automotive technicians taking advantage of the unknowledgeable consumer. If you aren’t familiar with cars and their mechanical issues, you have to be able to put your full trust into your mechanic. You need to know that they are going to only charge you for what really needs to be fixed and that you won’t be charged for work that was not done or not necessary.

To make sure that you are not scammed by a mechanic taking advantage of you, it is important to check out your mechanic thoroughly to make sure that they are trustworthy. There are several things you can do to make sure that your mechanic can be trusted.
Check Reviews
Check for reviews on Google, Yelp, and other websites that rank companies in general and automotive technicians specifically. You can also ask around in your neighborhood or city to discover if anyone else has had an experience with the mechanic, and, if so, how well they were treated.
Check the Watch Dogs
Another thing you should do before hiring a mechanic is check their ranking with consumer watch dogs. The Better Business Bureau should be your first stop. If the mechanic has a history of scamming customers, it will be indicated there. You can also check their standing in the community by checking with the local Chamber of Commerce. Your area may have additional places where you can check them out from a consumer standpoint.
Forthcoming with Knowledge
A trustworthy mechanic will be willing and able to answer all of your questions about your vehicle and the work that they have recommended. If a mechanic just tells you what work they are going to do and how much it’s going to cost without background information or details, chances are that the work is largely unnecessary.
Of course, if you are ever in doubt of your mechanic, take it to another one to get a second opinion. If you are needing to get some repair work done on your vehicle, we are an experienced and trusted mechanic in the area. Contact us today for more information or to schedule your appointment.