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Although having a car can be helpful, when it comes time for repairs it would be good to know these 25 things your car mechanic won't tell you. https://twitter.com/list25 https://www.facebook.com/list25 http://list25.com Check out the text version too! - http://list25.com/25-things-your-car-mechanic-wont-tell-you/ Be wary of scare tactics, especially when they claim they wouldn't drive your car another foot. Make sure to check for certification in the shop and if you're in the US, a state license. Look for a clean garage. A cluttered floor filled with dirty rags may be a red flag. Although it seems obvious, never sign a blank work authorization form. Always have a specific estimate for each job first. If the mechanic claims they don't need fancy equipment like a basic engine analyzer, go elsewhere. As a rule of thumb, when you get a second opinion don't tell the mechanic what the first diagnosis was You don't need to have your fuel injector cleaned. Coolant flushes are usually a gimmick. Same with power steering flushes. Many of your car's fluids are designed to last up to 100,000 miles. If you're getting a strangely good deal on your tires you may be getting two year old treads. Ask about the build date. Avoid lifetime mufflers. While you can get free replacements you'll have to pay for pipe repairs anyway. If there is something wrong with your catalytic converter or emissions system consult your dealer. A free replacement is often legally required. Many times you will get charged double labor, especially for multiple tasks. Ask about labor time beforehand. Ask for your old parts back. At least you'll know they've been changed. Be careful with brake jobs. Many mechanics will use cheap parts and mark them up. Watch out for certified pre-owned cars. The certification usually means nothing. Bring your car in on Monday not Friday. On Friday the mechanics will rush the job to get done by the weekend. A transmission pan with metal particles in it is normal. Don't get duped. Be wary of advertisements for $100 brake jobs. A mechanic won't make any money on this. A transmission flush is almost guaranteed to be a scam. They aren't recommended by manufacturers and cars almost never need them. Cheap parts from China are getting popular. Ask to see the box. If they show you an air filter full of dirt and debris make sure it actually came from your vehicle. Some parts (like an air filter) are relatively easy to change yourself. Request factory equipment. This is just another to way to make sure you have legitimate parts. There are no legal standards in the US for used tires. Make sure to inspect them.
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this guy is full of shit
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Engine analyzer, make sure your mechanic has 1960s equipment to plug into your car's computer.
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what a total twat I'm a mechanic and have been for many years metal in the oil pan is normal? it's normal for a very worn engine. this guy wrong in the head
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I'm a mechanic and I just saved a lot by switching to Geico
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25 things this wont tell you. this is a very incomplete and misleading list. no im not a pro mechanic. but i am a very exsperianced shadetree nech.. yes trere are a lot of crooked mechanics out there. i think the best way to not get ripped off is to educate yourself about whats going on with your car then ask someone you know with mechanical background to doublecheck your research. this way you wont look like a complete amature to the mechanic. then tell the tech what you want done. then if they say something you dont understand or it sounds like bullshit stop them before they do anything and go someplace else. dont ever be afraid to go to another mechanic.
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This video is incorrect and misleading, abide by your manufacture maintenance intervals! Not all mechanics are liars.
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Most of this is wrong and only applies some times
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this guy is a moron. or whoever made the list is a moron. too many false statements on this video to even try to start going after him
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This guy is an idiot! Don`t take his advice.
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about time man u got one thing right great job and chinese parts are complete garbage hope everybody figures that out sooner than later
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Holy shit. I'm surprised there wasn't a "no need to change your oil, they just want your money" Looks like this dude just googled things about cars and believes everything he reads on the internet.
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make sure to get your canoodler valves adjusted
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this guy is a idiot... I'm a auto tech and I can tell you right now none of these are true. my favorite were probably cleaning the injectors, metal in a tranny pan and the tranny flush. try again guy!
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I know these are general rules of thumb. but no-one has ever dealt with my mechanic. he's messy as fuck but he knows and I mean he KNOWS. he's very reasonable, and he goes the extra mile to get the best deal and tries his damnedest to save you money with quality work. a great guy. the whole bunch is awesome. if they can't fix it no-one can.
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This video is produced by an IDIOT .!
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A transmission flush isn't recommended by SOME manufacturers not all. Dumbass
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ASE master tech here. I agree with two things on this list. The rest is bullshit. If you have questions just ask me please. And btw.... I really like list 25 but if they talk about a subject they should really get some professional knowledge first.
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nice video you just destroyed millions of cars :
1 If transmission oil was not meant to change why do shops sell it same with the steering
2 Yes you need to clean your injectors because some cars have rust in their gas tanks
3 Coolant flushes they are good for 3 years (depends of the maker ) in 3 years your engine starts to rust from inside
4 Metal particles in your transmission is caused by not changing the oil in the transmission
why do i bother idiot -
they dont have nothing better to do than to fuck with hard working people youtube isnt a real job bitch