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Don't Fall for the Okey-Doke!

Your mechanic is running a business. Most are very honest. Sometimes less so. Here you'll find a list of common upsells that mechanics try to pull on unwary customers. Some of them are brutal, others are subtle, but they will all cause you to spend unnecessary money at your auto repair shop.

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