In the video, Scotty shared a number of common scams drivers may encounter at garages (Image: Getty)
One of the most popular motoring experts on has warned drivers to be particularly vigilant over they may encounter when .
Whilst the majority of are honest and keen to build a good reputation with customers, many drivers still feel nervous that they when they take their car in to be repaired.
To help drivers feel confident that they are , the veteran mechanic published a on his YouTube channel, stating that drivers should mark any part they think will be changed.
He advised: “How do you know if they even changed the parts they say they did? Well, before you have them do the work, take a picture of the car and all the parts they’re talking about.
“And if you really don’t trust them, get some paint or, even better still, a little metal scraper and put an ‘X’ somewhere on the part. If you get your car back and it still has that little ‘X’ etched on it, you know they ripped you off.”
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The mechanic suggested taking photos or marking parts that the mechanic claims need replacing (Image: Getty)
According to the mechanic, who has gained nearly 6.5 million followers, drivers should try to take a photo or mark the parts that the professional has stated they will change in order to see if they have done their job correctly.
Whilst the task sounds trivial, some less reputable garage workers could claim that parts could need replacing unnecessarily in order to charge a higher bill.
Putting light etchings on parts that a mechanic has claimed will need to be replaced could also pursuade them to be honest, with them seeing it as a sign that the driver is aware of the surprisingly common scam.
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Drivers were also advised to know when parts and fluids need to be changed (Image: Getty)
Later in the video, Scotty also recommended that drivers stay aware about how long components last on their vehicle, stating that high quality coolant may not need to be changed for seven years at a time.
He explained: “Also, avoid services that your car doesn’t need – learn a little about your car. Take this Toyota, it uses the company’s own coolant. It’s good for seven years or 150,000 miles. If they tell you that you need to change it before then go somewhere else, they’re trying to rip you off.”
Finally, the mechanic recommended that drivers avoid getting pursuaded into correcting faults they did not know their vehicle had, particularly highlighting that some mechanics suggest customers get their wheels aligned more often than necessary.
He added: “Lastly, people are always trying to sell you [wheel] alignments.
“If your car’s wheels don’t shake, if it doesn’t pull, if your tyres don’t wear out weird [unevenly], you don’t need a front end alignment.”