We know many people are looking for great deals. They search Facebook and Craig’s List hoping for the best price. You can find amazing savings this way…but are you getting what you pay for?
The California Bureau of Automotive Repair recently busted 16 shops in a two-day sting operation. These shops were getting business from Facebook and Craig’s List but they failed to get an auto repair license to do business!
They had many excuses…from not being aware of the law to being desperate for cash. Many had been in business for a few years. All were cited and released but may have to spend 6 months in prison or pay a $1,000 fine. If convicted…they will have a misdemeanor. The law is the law!
The scary thing is BAR discovered that some were doing very poor work on unsuspecting drivers’ cars. The vehicles themselves were unsafe due to the shoddy workmanship. This is insult to injury!
Next time an advertisement sounds almost too good to be true…it probably is. Make sure your next repair is actually performed by professionals in a licensed auto repair shop. You also need to be wary of licensed auto repairmen who run a side business “off the books” and pocket the cash. Those people are also getting busted.
It is a shame that we have to live by “buyer beware” but we do. There are people always on the make, ready to take your hard-earned dollars and leaving you with a car that is less than properly repaired. These laws we have in California are in place to protect consumers.
Before turning your car…and your cash…over to anyone…make sure they are running a properly licensed, reputable business. It could save the life of your car, you and your passengers and others sharing the road with you!
Please call us with any questions at 626-963-0814 or visit our website at www.CertifiedAutoCA.com.
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