I’m a car expert – here are my top tips to avoid getting scammed by a mechanic that could save you THOUSANDS

A CAR expert has revealed his top tips to avoid getting scammed by a mechanic and says it could save you thousands of pounds.

Josh Regis said that some unscrupulous mechanics will often try to charge you for repairs your car doesn’t actually need.

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In a recent video, Regis said drivers should always ask for proof of any issue to avoid being charged for an unnecessary repair.

He goes on: “The next one is getting an estimate and using that personal estimate so you can do your own research and compare.

“Number three is asking for old parts and asking them where they installed the new ones.

“And always phone a friend and ask them for advice – and don’t be afraid to leave the garage if things don’t look alright.”

The video was uploaded by @kingregis_ to TikTok – and has had over 10,000 views.

Most commenters were blown away by the poster’s tips.

One said: “I had no idea you could even ask for proof.”

Another said: “Thank you, I just got two tyres, and they said I should probably change all four, but I changed the other two weeks ago.”

A third person pointed out: “Mark your tires when it’s time for a rotation and check the dates on the tires too when buying new ones.”

The poster commented: “Great tip.”

This comes after an expert mechanic revealed the most common repair scams that could cost you hundreds.

Plus, an expert mechanic shared the top three car repair scams – and being aware of them could save you thousands of pounds.