It's not just women they try it with.

They'll try it with everybody, especially with brakes.

Last time I took a car in I was told it needed new discs and pads and was quoted nearly £400.

I got a set of pads from Halfords for £30 and there was nothing wrong with the discs.

Brake pipes are easy money for them, most garages carry a roll of pipe and make them up to fit, costing pennies. For every person, like you, that walks away there are two more that cough up and thing the garage are wonderfull.