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There are situations in which visits to a garage are unavoidable. If a defect on the vehicle
There is usually no choice but to bring your car to a workshop. But also
Inspections are always a reason to visit car repair shops. However, do that
many car owners are reluctant. Often they have had bad experiences with workshops.
The problems are usually the same: it was messed up on the vehicle or it was very high
Costs charged - sometimes both.
Luckily you can protect yourself from this. Who takes the right measures can
Significantly lower risks. The following tips show the means by which rip off
prevent the workshop.
Precisely formulate workshop order
Auto repair shops can settle their work so costly because, above all,
the vehicle owners often make no specific specifications. If, for example, the
Main inspection at TÜV is pending, often only the order is given to the vehicle
review and take all necessary measures for passing the main investigation
to meet. Although this is well-intentioned, in the end the car mechanics are able to switch and operate
as they want. It is better to first determine all defects and then specify exactly whether and how
these are to be fixed. Often, for example, between original spare parts and parts of
Third party manufacturers are chosen. If no agreement is reached, the workshops are happy to build the
more expensive original spare parts.
Record everything in writing
From a legal point of view, oral agreements are valid, but the evidence can be found in the
Seriousness be difficult. It is better to fix workshop orders in writing and at the same time
Set a cost limit. This measure sets clear limits for the workshop.
However, one thing is very important: you only have written proof if you can
after delivery of the order, a copy can be handed out.
Avoiding costs cleverly
There are a number of cost traps that are easy to circumvent. Before an inspection
For example, you should check the level of the water and, if necessary, even water
Refill. If this is waived, very high and sometimes completely unnecessary costs
arise.
Another example is the oil change. Some garages fill up the most expensive engine oil that
available on the market. But many engines do not need such special oil at all. Who here
Inquire in time and make specific specifications prevents unnecessary costs.
Cost security through fixed prices
To avoid the price shock when looking at the workshop bill, the workshop should have a
clear cost limit. The already mentioned cost limit is a measure
whose importance should not be underestimated. Should the costs not be estimated in advance
leave, one asks for the preparation of a cost estimate. Reputable workshops take that
Vehicle in advance without any obligation under the magnifying glass and then number the expected
Costs. To ensure that these costs are not exceeded, a binding cost limit is agreed.
Check the work of the workshop
Unfortunately, there are workshops that deliberately trick by billing services that are not provided
were. Again, the oil change is a good example. Partially workshops charge that
most expensive oil, although the cheapest oil was filled in the engine. Who buys his own oil and
while filling, is on the safe side.
Certain wear parts, such as oil filters, are not always replaced, but still
settled. Anyone who does not trust a workshop can mark such parts in advance and thus check
if they were replaced.
Lack of confidence in the workshop, it is generally advisable to look for one
to go to another workshop.
Compare workshops online
There are several ways to find good auto repair shops. It's always like that, for example
good to inquire with friends about experiences with workshops and make recommendations
pick up. Besides, the internet is a big help. The Workshop portal of Autoscout24 hilft
for example, to find workshops in the region. Within a certain framework is
It is also possible to obtain cost estimates. Furthermore, it can be helpful to get targeted
on the search for workshop ratings on the web to go on to find out more about this
to learn individual providers.