Are you worried the Auto Shop work is not Legit? November 15, 2007
Posted by ratemyrepairshop in Tips for Auto Shop Visits.Tags: auto repair, auto shop, repair
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Ask for the original parts back after.
Yes theoretically the auto shop could give you parts from a car they repaired 3 weeks ago. But when you ask to keep your old parts they know that if they give you false ones they could encounter legal issues in the future.
The mechanic is the one who will be online for it in the end. If they are informed that they have to give you the parts back they will be extra cautious of their work.
In any case I personally do not know any shops who replace parts that are not defective. However if you are concerned about the repairs you are getting done at a shop then make sure to ask for the old ones back.
Yes indeed this is true.
Also, as an auto shop owner, I might add to it this:
Make sure you bring your car to an auto shop that you trust.
Because, when it comes down to it, if you trust them, and they know you, they will not ” rip you off” and will not be as inclinded to do anything dishonest.
Just my two cents.
-Dwayne Harman
Carriage Works
Thank you Dwayne for the excellent comment. As you have said it is unlikely that a successful auto repair shop would jeopardize a relationship they have worked hard to build with a repeat customer.