Salesperson in Mechanic’s Overalls
My husband usually takes our car to the mechanic for its routine service. I don’t know much about auto repair, and I’m glad that’s something he takes care of. However, when the task falls to me, inevitably the mechanic will come out mid-service, show me a filter that has been removed from my car, and ask if I’d like to have it replaced. I always laugh to myself; I don’t know what the filter looked like when it was new, let alone how it would look when it’s worn out.
Has your copier repair technician told you that your copier is on its last leg and that it’s time to replace the device? If so, how do you know whether or not the person you’ve trusted to fix your device is giving you an honest assessment or has incentive to sell you a new device?
If you keep a record of the service work that is done on your copier and compare its performance to a reasonable standard, you will be in a good position to make that determination. Also, keep in mind that copiers that are serviced properly can perform well for 6, 7, or even 8 years. (Once the manufacturer stops making parts for the device, though, that’s a different story.)
I know enough to ask the auto mechanic things like, “When was the last time that filter was replaced?” and “How long do they typically last?”, but I usually end up trusting their advice — to replace the filter. (And when I explain to my husband why the repair cost so much, I remind him that he’s welcome to take the car in next time!)
