Unnecessary Repairs
To qualify as fraud, the service must be completely unnecessary, paid for but not performed, or required only because the mechanic caused the problem.
The most common unnecessary repair is probably brake work, because no one says no when the brakes need service. One weekend, after installing a large set of brakes, a dealership technician tried to tow it to Haynes’ crew.
Another common brake scam is selling extra parts that are not needed to install brake pads. If you need to have the rotors repaired, the service will recommend new rotors and calipers.