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Don't know what it's like in the US, but here in Australia we have a huge industry of independent mechanics - on the scale of maybe 10-20 independents for every
by AussieWog93 3y ago
Don't know what it's like in the US, but here in Australia we have a huge industry of independent mechanics - on the scale of maybe 10-20 independents for every one dealer.
- steve_taylor 3y agoAlso should mention that, by law, they can perform the regular servicing required by the manufacturer’s warranty.
- Kye 3y agoWe have that in the US, but the quality can vary from exploitative and/or incompetent to better than the dealer. They especially like to take advantage of women and visible minorities.
- AussieWog93 3y agoThere's that stereotype in Australia (more women than visible minorities, good luck scamming an Indian dad), but I'm not sure how true that is. Every mechanic we've been to has been honest and respectful with my wife, and generally half the price of the dealer.
- Kye 3y agoI've seen enough accounts and had enough myself to know it's more than a myth. They'll "huh, looks like you're right" and do the needed cheaper repair if you know enough to call them on it, but you have to know enough to call them on it.