Stories 10 Car 54 Ya can't wait on the mechanic to finish what he's doing... so it's OK to insult him anyway. really?? Top Ten Pet Peeves What irritates mechanics Mechanics Need Not Apply You call yourself a mechanic but are you... really?
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Shop Vultures They hover, they prowl they don't go far from their car. Pet Peeves 2 A new list from the many readers of my column. Mr.Details Facts and figures aren't enough for some people. Pulling The Plug Sometimes it's just time. Cars With Brains Is it time to employ the three laws of robotics? Clamps and Batteries It's amazing how many things end up as battery clamps. On Demand - In Demand There's a demand on or in the business. Outer Limits Computers... they've taken over everything... including your car! Manual Reading -Manual Labor Both are important. All Time Worst Spark Plug Changes Maybe not your worst but these are my worst.
Kids Are Great Job security for the mechanic Left handed Sockets There's no limit to the wackiness you can find at a repair shop.
The Refrigerator Light Explaining intermittent problems using a refrigerator light. It's Alive! It's Alive! The mechanic and Dr. Frankenstein square off. Picture This Teaching brother the art of this business, but failing in the task of explaining things. Thinking Outside the Box Using more than the diagnostic tree to fix a problem.
Abbreviations We all use them some just more than others. Where's Waldo? Repairing cars can be like looking for Waldo. Going On A Diet ...and not just me the type of cars too! GI - Think I'm a Mechanic A tribute to mechanics and what they do. Got Talent? A skill can be learned talent is something you have. Taking Some Time It's nice to run into somebody who's not in a hurry. Ratchet With a Cause My early days. Code Talkers Talking in automotive codes is like deciphering WWII radio chatter.
Golfing With An Attitude Trying to leave the office...at the office.
