Get honest car repair without scams

Mechanics scam people. Mechanics especially scam women. This is a guide for outsmarting mechanics and getting your car fixed well, at a fair price.

A sample of topics:

Never trust dealership service advisors

Engine flushes are a scam

New tires won't improve your fuel economy

There's no such thing as "dealer-only" parts

Most people overpay for transmission repairs

Doris Chan is a lifelong car enthusiast from Los Angeles who loves helping other people figure out the world of cars. How Mechanics Cheat Women is everybody's guide to how the car repair industry works for its own benefit, and how you can take charge -- without having any mechanical ability or knowledge yourself -- to get good, honest, low-priced car repairs.

Get a $800 transmission replacement when your neighbor paid $3,000. Know when and how to say "no" to your mechanic. And overcome your fear of mechanics so that any car, even an old high-maintenance car, becomes easy-peasy for you and your budget.