Tobin S.
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Mon Aug-03-09 05:29 PM
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I wish I was more mechanically inclined |
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I put my pick-up in the shop this morning. One of the windshield wiper arms had come loose and I couldn't figure out how to tighten it up. My reverse lights were also not working. They had the truck for 2 hours and got everything done. They tightened the windshield wiper arms and the reverse lights problem turned out to be a switch on the side of the transmission that needed to be replaced. I was charged $65 for labor and $30 for the part plus tax. I also had to rent a car while they had my truck (I thought it was going to be in the shop until tomorrow) and that ended up costing me about $50.
So, if I was good at working on cars I could have spent $30 fixing my truck myself instead of the $150 spent at the garage and for the rental car. :dunce:
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CaliforniaPeggy
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Mon Aug-03-09 05:47 PM
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And just how many of those mechanics could drive your truck?
It's an American myth that all young men know how to tinker with cars. It is just that: a myth.
It's perfectly all right for you to take your car in for some work. After all, those guys need to make a living too!
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Mon Aug-03-09 05:56 PM
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2. They've got specialized tools for EVERYTHING now and everything is so cramped! |
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It took me two hours to replace a 2" piece of hose in my 93 Sable - had to take off the alternator to get at the screw for the clamp! The only reason I even tackled the job was that it was a Sunday and no shop was open to handle it. You can't even GET at the rear three spark plugs - I can't even get my hands down to where they are located even by tracing the plug wires! It is a great car, but not designed for the home mechanic.
In sharp contrast, I replaced the water pump in my 70 Maverick in 15 minutes start to finish and when I work on the 390 in my 68 Galaxie, I sit on the radiator with my legs on either side of the engine.
I've got an ego from hell, but I take the newer cars to the shop for most things. My time is worth more than what they charge at the shop.
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