![]() One repair shop in New Jersey fixed the cord issue in 15 minutes without even charging our producer - though ABC News' expert mechanic say it would be reasonable to charge between $50-100 to diagnose the problem. Both Fordin and Mendola deemed the car perfectly fine otherwise. Before heading out undercover, “20/20” had expert mechanic Audra Fordin purposefully unplug a cord to disconnect the mass airflow sensor in the engine of a “20/20” producer’s car, something that would be quickly detected and easy to fix. “20/20” put the “idiot light” tactic to the test. “Guys kind of have the phrase where every code deserves a part.” ![]() “The check engine light will direct you to a failure code,” he said. Jacking Up Repairs Based off the 'Idiot Light'text:One of the most common, and profitable, ways to jack up a repair bill is exploiting fears over the “check engine” light, affectionately known by some in the trade as the “idiot light,” Joe said. “And you would never know because you couldn’t go get it.” “Some are difficult to change, and it’s real easy to charge for it and not put it in,” he said. Billing for Work That Was Never Donetext:Joe said it’s not unusual for mechanics to bill for work they don’t even perform, such as saying they installed a new air filter without actually touching it. ![]()
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