Top 10 Things Your Mechanic Could Be Keeping From You

Mechanics assume that people have no idea about car repair which is why some tricks consumers into paying for something that they shouldn’t. Don’t fall victim into these tricks of trade. 

1. They Have Scare Tactics

When the mechanic starts saying things like 'I wouldn't drive this another mile', don’t trust his assessment right away. He could be just scaring you to get your car repaired.

2. Certifications (Or The Lack Of It)

If a shop and mechanic is reputable, you’ll know because the certificates to prove that will be hanged around. But if you’re not seeing any, that could be a red flag for you. 

3. Basic Info

Things like recommendations, years in business, warranties offered, licenses, and the type of equipment used should be readily provided by the car servicing. If not, you should ask, if they refuse, look for another shop.

4. Vital Equipment

Car servicing shops should have necessary equipment like engine analyzer and scan tool, otherwise how are they gonna do the job effectively? 

5. Coolant Flushes And Power Steering Flushes

If you read your owner’s manual you’d know better than buy into these. Many cars have fluid that is designed to go 100,000 miles.

6. Original Equipment

When you need some parts of your car replaced, always ask for the equivalent material. There are mechanics that will get you the worst friction material but charge you a fortune.

7. Tires Build Date

It’s easy to be blinded by really low priced tires. However, you might wanna double check if you’re actually getting a good deal, because you could be receiving a three-year-old thread.

8. Check Engine Light Shouldn’t Be On All The Time

See if your gas cap is loose. 

9. Double Labor

Know a thing or two about car repair. Or you’d end up paying for double labor which second task can actually done while doing the first. 

10. Old Parts

This is the only way to be sure that the parts are actually changed. 

Top 10 Family Cars This Year

When you’re in search for a family car, it can be hard to make a decision since there’s a lot to consider. But we’ve manage to make a list of the best choices for family cars to narrow down your search. 

2016 Honda Civic

Aside from being the best buy for 2016 it’s also the most affordable among the list.

2016 Chevrolet Malibu

Families will definitely dig this redesigned Malibu since it’s become much roomier.

2016 Hyundai Sonata

With its value pricing, extensive warranty, solid resale value, and redefined driving experience, no wonder 2016 Hyundai Sonata is on top of this list.

2016 Kia Optima

The Kia Optima makes the list due to its stand-out style as well as family-friendly design.

2016 Honda Accord

As Civic’s big brother, Honda Accord sure can hold itself, given its rock solid powertrain.

2016 Chevrolet Impala

This classic full-size family sedan is a combination of contemporary styling and high level of connectivity technology.

2016 Honda HR-V

Surprising us with its roomy second-row seat is the subcompact 2016 Honda HR-V.

2016 Honda CR-V

If you’re looking for an SUV with quality accommodation, look no further because HR-V’s big brother is here to give you that.

2016 Subaru Outback

Want a car that is like a wagon but sort of an SUV too? You got it in Subaru Outback.

2016 Nissan Pathfinder

Cool features plus attractive interior? Well that’s Nissan Pathfinder for you. 

Best Times To Purchase A Vehicle

Is your car so beat up that car grooming is not working out anymore? Think it’s time to replace it with a new one but not sure when is the best time to buy so you could get a better deal? Well, here are some suggestions that may help you with that. 

End Of The Day

If you’re really serious on buying a car, it’s good to catch a sales person when they’re about to close for the day, provided that you’re not too tired or it could backfire. This is because when a sales person thinks you’re a potential buyer, you might get a strong deal since the sales person would want to close the deal already. So they’d be more willing to give you a deal that would make you decide to buy to speed up the transaction. On that same reason, if you come in too tired to analyze if the deal being offered is actually good or not, you could get swayed by his sales talk and make hasty decision.

End Of The Month Or Quarter

Car dealers usually operate on monthly cycle with quotas to meet. Also, most sales person have special bonuses when they reach they monthly goals. During these times, they’re more eager to make a sale and as a result they become more lenient with the deals they offer to those potential buyers just to make a sale. 

Late Summer Or Early Fall

When these seasons hit, new car arrivals are being delivered to dealers. In these cases, dealers are eager to sell their previous year model cars since they know majority of people will have their attention on the new arrivals. So it’d be harder to sell the ones from the preceding year unless they give potential buyer a really good deal. 

End Of The Year

Out of the options in this list, end of the year is probably the best strategy for you. As mentioned earlier, car sales persons have quotas that they have to meet, a goal which is even tougher when the year is about to end. Though their sales for the past 11 months are looking pretty good enough, quota-wise, they still push in December because not only the sales representative but up to the finance manager is trying to hit their sales goals. So it’s best to make a purchase this time because you have a negotiating advantage due to their goal-meeting anxiety. 

If you happen to be fortunate to catch a great time to buy a car, just don’t forget to take your new ride for a paint protection service in Singapore when necessary. This could help extend its lifespan so you don’t get anxious waiting for these windows for buying vehicles too.