Automotive Scams
We all rely on our cars these days. We expect them to work, but when they don't the engines are so complex that we're in the hands of mechanics - sometimes to do anything else would invalidate the car's warranty. So we end up with no choice but to take their diagnosis on trust. But how do we know they're telling us the truth and not bumping up the bill? We show you some of the ways mechanics fleece you on repairs.
Below are our 4 articles in the 'automotive scams' category:
As technology improves so do the innovative ways that scammers use to get money out of unsuspecting people who are using that technology. Transport for London, the office that deals with the London ...
We've all experienced it. You take your car in for what seems like a simple problem, easy to fix and cheap. By the time you get it back, the work and the bill have ballooned far beyond your ...
You're on a roundabout, when suddenly the car in front of you slams on its brakes - but you can't tell, because the brake lights don't work. You hit the car…but have you actually been the victim of a ...
A car is a major purchase, whether it's new or used. But every purchase can have its problems and none more so than buying a previously-owned vehicle. It's a market that's wide open to scammers - ...
