You pull up to the auto shop for a routine check-up, and your mechanic, with his hands covered in grease, gives you some concerning news. He tells you your “indicator fluid” is running low and must be topped off ASAP. You stare at him blankly, wondering if you’re being taken for a ride.
Don’t worry. We’ve created the ultimate quiz to determine whether your mechanic is a liar or just terrible at his job. Simply answer the following questions, and you’ll know for sure.
- When you asked your mechanic what “indicator fluid” is, he responded with:
A) “Oh, you know, the stuff that makes your car go!”
B) “It’s a technical term. Don’t worry about it.”
C) “It’s oil that helps lubricate the gears in your car’s indicator system.”
- After informing you of the low indicator fluid, your mechanic suggests:
A) “It’s not a big deal. You can probably make it a few more months without topping it off.”
B) “I’ll take care of it right now. It’ll only cost you an extra $100.”
C) “You should get it topped off as soon as possible. It’s a safety hazard.”
- Your mechanic offers to do a full tune-up on your car, even though you just had one a few months ago. You:
A) Agree because you trust your mechanic implicitly.
B) Agree because you’re not sure what a tune-up entails.
C) Decline because you’re pretty sure you’re being scammed.
- When you ask your mechanic for a detailed breakdown of the costs, he:
A) Rolls his eyes and tells you to trust him.
B) Tells you that the prices are set by the manufacturer, and he has no control over them.
C) Hands you a detailed invoice and explains each cost thoroughly.
- As you’re leaving the auto shop, your mechanic mentions that you’ll need to return in a few weeks for a new set of “blinker fluid.” You:
A) Thank him for the heads up and schedule an appointment.
B) Look at him skeptically and ask what blinker fluid is.
C) Laugh in his face and drive away, knowing fully that blinker fluid isn’t real.
Now, tally up your answers:
Mostly A’s: Congratulations! You are a mechanic’s dream come true. You trust your mechanic implicitly and will believe anything he tells you, no matter how ridiculous.
Mostly B’s: You’re unsure if your mechanic is lying to you. You may want to brush up on basic car knowledge before your next visit to the auto shop.
Mostly C’s: You’re a savvy consumer who isn’t easily fooled. Keep asking questions and demanding transparency from your mechanic; you’ll never be taken for a ride again.
