# Be Careful At The Mechanic: They Might Be Illegally Loaning Out Your Car

> It seems as if everyone and their uncle has a story of a disastrous trip to the mechanic. There are tales of being overcharged, of mechanics not completing the repair they were asked to do, or just scamming their…

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2070737/mechanic-illegal-loaner-car-scam/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69641883e4d9f52e12de346d)
- **Published:** 2026-01-11
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #mechanic #careful #illegally #loaning #might #story #asked #being
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