A FEMALE car expert has revealed how you can avoid being ripped off when going to a garage for an oil change.
Erin Wright took to TikTok to explain how drivers can make sure they are getting their money’s worth when taking their motor in to be serviced.
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In the clip, she recalled feeling “anxious” before going for an oil change over the prospect of overpaying.
Given that most car owners don’t necessarily know the going rate for a lot of maintenance work, it’s possible that less reputable mechanics might extend their profit margins at customers’ expense.
Now, though, Erin has unveiled a handy hack for making sure you never fall victim to over-inflated prices.
It turns out there are a number of websites which allow you to enter your car’s information and find out the average price for a range of services in your area.
These are mostly websites of garage chains (Jiffy Lube in Erin’s case), which can tell you the prices at each of their locations.
Erin explained: “You can put in the make and model of your car and the location you’re going to and then choose the service you want.
“It will tell you at that location exactly how much you should be paying.
“So you never get ripped off.”
Social media commenters were amazed by the advice.
One wrote: “I didn’t know this.
“I paid $160…last time.”
Another added: “It’s cool that they do that and you shared it.”
Helpfully, others shared their own tips, including bringing your own oil and oil filter to the workshop, so you only have to pay the cost of labour.
It comes after an expert mechanic revealed the tiny component that can completely ruin your electric car.
Meanwhile, another TikToker demonstrated a little-known feature that washes your headlights.
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