Economy 53,089 Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 https://www.bnn.ca/insurance-company-uncovers-pervasive-auto-body-shop-scams-urges-action-1.1024202 A Canadian Insurance company (Aviva Canada) decided to make a study where they purposely crashed cars (not against other drivers) and had hired investigators pretending to be average joes in need of repairs. They hid cameras in their crashed cars to see their work step by step and what they discovered was shocking - Some companies charged for new parts but put in used parts - some automechanics made up work that wasnt needed and charged for work not done - One company charged for some kind of towing and storage that did not happen - 9 out 10 machanics were found to perform some degree of fraud or another. - Estimated cost of repairs vs charge suggests a 50% premium that should not be there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Economy 53,089 Posted March 12, 2018 Author Share Posted March 12, 2018 On a side note 7 years ago I had a really minor accident where I rear ended a guy. My car was not damaged and his only had the bumper a little popped out cuz the plastic clips broke which is all that needed to be changed The first mechanic only put glue and we found out 3 days later when it popped back out and he didn't give me a full refund Then we were both missing work so we decided to go to a dealer... They charged me for paint in his car (there was no scratches on the bumper or dents) and they charged me 29 hours of labor Cost me $1700 at dealer to fix a bumper with no dent that only needed clips + the money I didn't get back from first mechanic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix 17,395 Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Well then just dont repair it i guess 💎 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Economy 53,089 Posted March 12, 2018 Author Share Posted March 12, 2018 2 minutes ago, Phoenix said: Well then just dont repair it i guess Unfortunately if u don't know a lot about cars, it's hard to know what u really need Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo 8,666 Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 27 minutes ago, Economy said: Unfortunately if u don't know a lot about cars, it's hard to know what u really need I wish I new more about cars because this is so true. I moved to a new area and don't know who to trust. Don't visit my profile Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sizzily 14,574 Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 I guess Canadians aren’t as nice as they are portrayed Inside my head I have the best time Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix 17,395 Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 38 minutes ago, Economy said: Unfortunately if u don't know a lot about cars, it's hard to know what u really need Well we will never know as much as the people who work at auto repair 💎 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicOfCANCER 6,292 Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 just what i want to read as i'm about to go get service on my car.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TittyGlitterDance 463 Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 14 minutes ago, Sizzily said: I guess Canadians aren’t as nice as they are portrayed Nah, auto repair shops are like this everywhere. *ms trunchbull voice* WORMWOOD!! SELL ME A LEMON!! Find solace in the privilege to pursue, Most people are crushed into servitude Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeleteMyAccount 11,881 Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Yea this is pretty common I think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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