That's also what I'm thinking. But he can easily create a reasonable story(migration, need rush money, buying a new car, etc). Kung casa maintained, siguro di ako masyado mag-aalala.

Any tips to check when I visit/test the car? Maybe the SOP that a good mechanic would do, so I would know if I got the right mechanic? And also some non-technical things that even a car newbie like me might be able to see?