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What things should you never say to a mechanic?
I know there are certain things you should never say to a car dealer or they'll take you for all your worth. In this same vein, what are things you should never say to a mechanic?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“The main thing that you should never say to a car mechanic is that you don’t care how much it costs as long as it gets fixed. When you say this, mechanics tend to find many things wrong with the car that may or may not be reasonable or real.
You may also want to avoid other things like:
- Money is no obstacle.
- I don’t know anything about cars.
- Give it the works
Anything that relays that you don’t know anything about cars or are willing to hand them a blank check can end up costing you thousands. Avoid this at all costs. If you’re working with a mechanic after an accident, you may want to have your
car insurance
company do all the talking.If you’re looking for other ways to save money on your car, it might be a good time to review your car insurance policy to ensure you’re getting the best rate on your coverage. Try using the
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app to compare rates from the top providers. Jerry does all the hard work of pulling quotes for you and delivers the best deals to your phone in minutes. And the best part–shopping for insurance with Jerry is free.”View full answer
- Gregory R.
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