HOW TO AVOID A CAR REPAIR RIPOFF
Every once in a while we actually go off-line and leave the
house. And when we go it's usually in a car... or truck or
van or motorcycle ... you get the point. The fact is that
our vehicles are going to break down some day. When that
day comes FOR YOU, here's how to come out the winner in
the great car repair ripoff game.
There are honest and dependable car repair shops in the
land. Equally true, however, is that the Federal Trade
Commission has stated that there have been over
$40,000,000,000 in unnecessary car repair ripoffs.
You read that number right, it's 40 BILLION dollars.
And they want you next.
DO IT YOURSELF IS OVER
In 1980 the car companies started putting computers in
car engines to make them more fuel efficient and satisfy
the demands of the public for more features. A side effect
of this move has been that cars are now so computerized that
even if you wanted to do it yourself in many cases you can't.
WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT
While space won't allow me to list all you can do here, the
following BASICS will get you well on your way.
Absorb the following information for your online business,
too. Remember, although I'm specifically talking about
the necessities of avoiding car rip-offs, ensure that you
take the following procedures to heart when doing business
online. As a result, you can truly find the professionals.
ASK QUESTIONS
We often approach the car repair shop like we do a brain
doctor. Since they will be doing things we don't have
expertise in, we ask very few questions. YOU ARE THE
CUSTOMER. You have a right to a simple explanation.
Or a technical one if you are so inclined. If they can't
or won't explain the work to your satisfaction, look elsewhere.
GET A REFERRAL
Have you ever noticed that very FEW car repair shops offer you a
list of satisfied customers? It's very important to ask around
BEFORE they have your car in their possession. You can call the
Better Business Bureau or the local Chamber of Commerce. In
most cases they will know who to avoid. If you are at home call
your friends and ask them who they use or who NOT to use.
Remember, information is power.
WHERE'S THE BEEF?
Here's a tip that almost all car repair customers miss.
Make them SHOW you the parts they replaced. Unless you
can see the old, broken or worn parts you will never
know if they needed replacing. Protect yourself with
this technique and you will avoid the most common ripoff
of all; saying parts have been replaced when they simply
have not.
By following the advice above you will leave the house
with a sense of confidence that if something DOES go wrong,
you know what to do. And that is the ultimate weapon to
protect yourself against any scam....
Whether it be to your car, or for your online business!
About the Author
James McCoy KNOWS the car repair business and
publishes a FREE ezine with literally HUNDREDS of tips
and tricks to help YOU avoid the ripoff trap. These tips
can help save you money and give you peace of mind the
next time a car repair is needed. To learn more, visit
James on the Web at http://www.onlineautotech.com
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