8 Ways To Not Get Duped At A Car Workshop
Lesson 5. By [Automovill.com] powered by {DigiMusk.com}
Are you a “SMART CAR OWNER”?
How much do you love your car?
How old is your car?
How much do you invest in your car?
How often do you take care of your car?
These are the few questions you must ponder over if you own a car. So if you have a concrete answer to all the above and you think you are a SMART CAR owner and you do take care of your car often, this means you must be investing good amount on maintenance. But even after spending your money, how shall you make sure that you’re not getting ripped off on your investment?
Here are the 8 simple ways you can make sure you are wiser than them!
1. Know The Basics
More than owning the car, it is important to keep yourself updated about the car parts and it’s maintenance. Half of the problems will be solved and costs will be reduced if you are aware of the exact issue and the root cause.
To know the basics, we recommend you to follow the car care and tips. Even then if you’re not satisfied and unsure about what’s happening with your car, you can always opt-in our car experts and we promise to keep the cost transparency and also educate you about the real car problems to keep your service cost very low.
2. Ask your friends and relatives
Your next door has a car? Your best friend has a car? Ask them before you opt-in for a service. It’s a 70% probability that within a year of a car purchase, people do get their car serviced and they must be knowing the prices and might refer you a very good car workshop.
At Automovill, 80% our customers come through referral. Even our existing customers have become happy customers and they only bring the new ones. A trusty friend can save your pocket!
3. Check if your car is still under warranty
If your car service is under warranty, do consider getting it serviced through authorized dealers. This will save considerable money but you might be up sold for other services. However, if you’re facing time crunch and would like us to fee pick up your car and deliver to you, book here.
4. Repair or Replacement? Ask questions
When you take your car to an authorized dealer workshop for even a small issue, your car would be checked up thoroughly and you are suggested for replacement of parts and you’re made convinced that a replacement would be good for the future.
However, you can get your car serviced even at a local workshop and you would be charged only for that particular service. It is also important to be aware whether a repair or replacement will be sufficient for the time. Cost of Repairing < Cost of Replacement. Always make sure to ask the right questions for the right answers to save your pocket.
5. Be a little wiser — Ask for the Old Parts
When you are asked about a replacement, do ask for the old parts. Ask your mechanic to return the old parts to you. This way if the mechanic is overcharging you or planning not even to replace will consider twice and will end up not replacing your car parts when it’s not at all required.
6. Cross Check Price of New Auto Parts
If you’re suggested for the replacement of certain parts, you might be quoted the latest price of the parts and might be told that these are the imported parts and hence the cost would be higher.
Do cross check online and keep yourself updated with the right pricing. You can also ask the car dealers directly or can reach out to us to understand the correct pricing.
7. Do read the car manufacturer’s maintenance book
Always keep the manual handy and make a car service calendar for your own use. Follow the instructions and keep checking your car weekly and monthly as prescribed. After a certain mile car coverage, you would be suggested for interim car service, do consider it even if the car shows no warning sign.
8. Time is money — Doorstep Service or Workshop service?
Time is money! The more time you add to your life, the more money you can make. In order to save your time, you can opt-in for doorstep service for your car. However, there are certain limitations to the doorstep service. You might not get the entire service at your door. Instead of this, you can opt-in for free pick up and delivery for your car and that will equally save your time.
Keep yourself updated and aware. Awareness is the first step towards maintenance. If you’re still new and slowly adopting your car, consider reading a lot online. And, to be sure on your acquired knowledge, you can always count on to Automovill.
The more you know, the less you will spend. The more your care, the better your car!
We at Automovill care about your car more than you do! Trust us giving you an amazing personalized car service with free pick up and drop. We’re currently live in 5 major cities — Bangalore, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Noida, and Guwahati and also expanding in other cities. Reach out to us at 9986804635.
