Mechanics often recommend unnecessary procedures like engine decarbonising and dressing, adding extra costs to your bill. Modern engines are designed to be highly efficient and do not require decarbonization until at least 50,000 KM.
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Engine flushing, additives, and unnecessary spare parts
Be cautious of unnecessary engine flushing, additives, and spare parts that are pushed onto customers for extra profit. Customers are frequently pressured into using these services just to make quick money. Keep a close eye on any spare parts or perishables that are reported as having been replaced in your car, including air filters, oil filters, brake pads, and other items. Ask to inspect the discarded items to confirm that replacements have been made.
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Fuel injector cleaning scam
Fuel injector cleaning is often recommended when not necessary, deceiving customers into paying extra. Unless the vehicle exhibits a pertinent mistake, no modern car requires fuel injector cleaning at every service. Through an OBD check, the vehicle's computer will let you and the technician know if cleaning is necessary.
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Dry cleaning services
Some workshops try to sell unnecessary dry cleaning services to well-maintained vehicles, adding unnecessary costs.
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suspicious labour charges
Be aware of mechanics and service centers inflating bills with suspicious labour charges for work that was never performed.
