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By Kelli B. Grant,
Reporter, SmartMoney.com
Reporter, SmartMoney.com
WE'VE ALL BEEN THERE: We take our car in for a repair and a little voice inside our head wonders "Am I getting ripped off?" The best way to prevent rip-offs is to find a trustworthy mechanic who is both certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence and recommended by AAA.
Even if you aren't that thorough, most mechanics are on the up-and-up.
That said, here are five sneaky tricks to watch out for:
