Maybe it’s time to find another shop. A mechanic you can trust is worth a lot. I usually mention that my dad used to be a mechanic but he lives out of state so unfortunately can’t look at my car but he’s been asking for the full report of what’s being done. I usually get a much more thorough run down that way without feeling like I’m a nuisance. Then with that list I do double check with my out of state dad (not a mechanic but very knowledgeable car guy), husband, or google

Have a guy go with you like a brother or your dad.. All these car places think they can take advantage of females, bc they think oh they dont know what the problem could be...