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However, many customers fail to understand or read the documents that are associated with this estimate. As a result, some body shops will take advantage of the customers\u2019 lack of attention and increase the price of the repair. Some body shops will event perform needless repairs, lie about the amount of work that was done, or use counterfeit\/shoddy products. Unfortunately, it is tough to recognize these scams before the consequences arise. Auto repair scams can put the lives and safety of many people at risk. In addition, these repair scams can cause tons of unnecessary stress and cost customers countless hours and dollars with insurance companies. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to prevent these auto repair scams, you must do some research on your body shop of choice before bringing your car in for service. 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