Question

Betsy owned a speedboat that was not operating correctly. She hired Gail, a mechanic, to determine what needed to be repaired or replaced on the boat. Gail concluded that the boat needed over $5,000 of work to run safely. Upset by the news, Betsy decided to get a second opinion from Kathy, another mechanic. Kathy advised Betsy that the boat only needed a new fuel pump, which cost considerably less than $5,000. Betsy decides to sell her boat instead of repairing it. When a prospective buyer asks Betsy whether the boat has been inspected by a mechanic, she will:_________.

Answer 1

Answer:

Betsy should simply tell the truth: that the boat was actually inspected by two mechanics, but not only it was not repaired, but both mechanics had a very different diagnosis about what was wrong with the boat.

She should also warn the buyer that the boat likely needs at least a new fuel pump, and in case the diagnostic of the first mechanic (Gail) is true, the boat then would likely need an expensive repair.