7 Questions to Ask Your Mechanic Before Your Next Repair You know the feeling of dread you get when your car takes just a split second longer than usual to turn over, or that squeaking sound coming from your brakes starts to get louder? You know you should take your car in to get checked out, but you also know that it’s likely you’ll be hit with a costly repair. And if you don’t know your mechanic, how can you trust them to be honest and not try to charge you for repairs you don’t need? Next time you need a repair, make sure to ask your mechanic these seven questions.