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Technology That Saves You Money

Have you ever been ripped off by a mechanic?  If not, you probably don’t own a car.

Mechanics are notorious for inflating the seriousness of your car problems, and the only way to combat it is to be informed.

If your car’s check engine light comes on, or it starts making a weird sound, plug in an Auto Scanner to get an idea of what the problem could be.  When you take it to the mechanic, tell them up front that you know what the problem is.  The more you appear to be informed, the less likely they are to try and rip you off.  

It could pay for itself in one visit to the shop.

Some auto parts stores will scan your car’s computer for free, but you can’t always guarantee that you’ll be able to make it to one when there’s a problem with your car.

(via thisisviiic)