Stories 11 Challenges and Rewards Every day is a challenge, everyday has it's rewards. Won't Hold Ya To It Asking for a price on a repair, but not an exact price... sure ya are... Snake Oil Oh those gadgets that will save you gas mileage ....
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Drain the Swamp and Count the Alligators There are those jobs where there are more alligators than you can count. Myths and Rumors The stereotypical grease monkey is just a myth. But, that might be a rumor. Take It To The Dealer Some of the reasons for choosing an independent repair shop over the dealer. Trust It goes both ways, the customer and the mechanic Passing the Torch A dad passes his car knowledge onto his son.
It's All In The Name Car names can have different meanings in different countries. The Man Behind the Curtain There is somebody behind the curtain and that somebody is the mechanic. Knocking That Chip Off Some shops carry a that chip on the shoulder just a bit too far.
Mechanic ABC's My version of the labor scale. Apples to Apples Compare the good part against a good part. Not a cheap one to a quality part. The New Guy In The Shop A guide for the green horn lube tech and what they can expect. Y ou Can Lead a Horse to Water Fix first...diagnose later...wrong approach for the mechanic. Why DIY? It may be coming to a time when home repair isn't possible like it used to be. Second Rate Parts Good mechanics know good parts. Unconventional Repairs The repair manual covers a lot, but sometimes not everything. Temper Temper Dad can't fix it, so he makes sure it's really broke.
You Can Meet the Nicest People at a Repair Shop There are some great customers out there that sure are great people. And now, A Word From Our Sponsors Truth in advertising, how true is true.... Redneck Repairs Ya just can't make this stuff up. Where Do They Go? Those zany - wacky - wayward folks that don't have clue what they're doing. One Piece At A Time What would cars be like if they let mechanics design them?
