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I Hate Getting Ripped Off

I went to get new tires for my car. And I figured why not get a vehicle inspection since it was free.
They tried to tell me my fluids were dirty. And they needed changing. While also that my struts were bad enough that my tires were getting hit.

I hate that I get treated like that because I’m a girl.
Little did they know I’m taking mechanic classes and my fiancé is a mechanic as well. We had both checked the fluids a week ago. And I changed out the ones needed to get done. Plus I know what wear to look for on tires. And none of them showed indication of getting hit.

If you’re a mechanic, I hope you don’t try to rip girls off because “they don’t know better”. It’s just bad service.
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uncalled4 · 56-60, M
They do that to everyone. Had an oil change place tell me that the air filter that I had replaced days ago needed replacing.
londonbr1dge · 26-30, F
That’s stupid. I changed my air filter myself a few days ago. Didn’t really need it. But did it anyway. If they would have mentioned that I would have just asked for my car back. @uncalled4
uncalled4 · 56-60, M
@londonbr1dge Let the buyer beware. But, I'll agree with you that there's a certain gender bias.