4 Car Repair Scams to Watch Out For
Updated: Oct. 04, 2018Avoid being overcharged for a service you don’t really need. Here are four car repairs you absolutely must drive away from.
Engine Flush
Don’t let them trip you up: Get an engine flush only if you’ve been driving the car for several years and notice a build-up of greasy material under the oil cap. If a mechanic says you need a flush because your oil is “dirty,” he’s lying.
Fuel-Injector Cleaning
Fuel injectors should be cleaned, but usually not until they’ve logged a lot of miles (think 100,000 or more). If the mechanic says the ones on your 20,000-mile car are filthy, he’s full of it. However, if you do suspect that there might be a problem with your fuel injectors, play it safe and add fuel-injector cleaner to your gas tank during your next fill-up. Otherwise, if you buy good-quality gas and have a fairly new car, your injectors probably don’t require cleaning.
Gas-Saving Devices
They do not work. Period. To save gas, accelerate gradually, avoid unnecessary braking, empty your trunk of junk and learn how to coast effectively.
