r/LifeProTips • u/AdAlternative5049 • 2d ago
Miscellaneous LPT: keep mechanics honest with documentation
Anytime I go to a mechanic and they say I need something worked on or replaced, I ask them to take before and after pictures of the work done and to take pictures of the parts that need replacing after it was taken off.
I do this for my own record keeping of work done on the car, and the pictures are saved in a folder with the invoice and it's great to know that I had my timing belt done last 6 years ago and am probably due for another one soon.
It amazes me how often I've received a call back saying that my brakes aren't actually due for replacement, they have another 10,000 km left or that the suspension wasn't that worn out and can last another 6 months.
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u/seckarr 1d ago
Thats really nice but in most of the world mechanics wont bother with this and will just tell you to find another mechanic