Many people dread visits to the mechanic. Auto shops consistently rank among the top complaints filed with the Canadian Council of Better Business Bureaus (CCBBB). But putting it off could risk your safety and cost more in the long run. Schedule your service today, and use this advice to help avoid dishonest mechanics, excessive repair bills and common scams.
It doesn't happen often, but when an accelerator pedal malfunctions and sticks, the situation is frightening and extremely dangerous. In an instant, the vehicle can accelerate to full speed and be unresponsive to braking efforts.
Staying at a hotel doesn't eliminate the need to guard your safety. “Even on leisure trips, when you’re thinking only how to have fun, it’s important to stay alert,” says Peter T. Tomaras, owner of Apollo Hotel Consultancy. “The person most responsible for your well-being is you,” so know how to protect yourself from the following.