What is the biggest scam an auto mechanic ever tried on you?
Have you ever left a repair shop feeling like you’ve been taken for a ride? Many of us have the sinking feeling of realizing we are the victims of a scam orchestrated by an unscrupulous engineer. From unnecessary car repairs to inflation, the world of car repair can sometimes feel like a minefield of deception. One of the most common auto repair scams is the bulk sales method. It’s a familiar scenario: you bring in your car for a simple maintenance or repair service, and you’re bombarded with a laundry list of supposedly new “urgent” items. These unnecessary extras can quickly add to the bill, making you question whether you really need all those extra repairs. In my own experience, the biggest scam an auto mechanic tried on me happened at a shop in Sandy Springs. I brought my car in for a routine oil change and was told I needed a full engine flush, transmission service, and brake pad replacement — all of which seemed suspicious given the relatively low miles on my car, so clearly th