FWIW, I read that as “Taking your car to a mechanic like that [guy who was drunk, stupid and rude]-with nothing wrong…” rather than “Taking your car to a mechanic [when it was in good condition] like that”, so I don’t think GaWD was talking about all mechanics, just the drunken, incompetent ones.
You’re taking the OP’s word at this. She didn’t see the problems (or lack of) as far as I could tell. Maybe the reason she hasn’t posted again is because she’s waiting for a tow. :dubious:
sorry for the hijack…
what political reasons? I’m totally intrigued! 
snork ture enough.
But really, what are the odds of having a severed fuel line?
… and how did she get the car to the mechanic’s shop with one?
In was going to jump in with another swoon and inquire politely, if you were the kind of young blond (the good looking kind) that mechanics always take for ditzy fucking half-wits, if I may borrow your term. Then I remembered your picture from “And who are you?” and so that mystery was solved.
I think have feelings for you that are entirely wrong for a man my age to have for a woman your age, by the way but lets get past that, to my point…
What always gets me when I hear these stories is that, If I were the mechanic and you were getting your car from me, I’d be extra nice about making sure the car was properly fixed, all shined and clean, and you’d get a nice, non-patronizing explanation of what I did, and perhaps try to convince you to bring the car back whenever you wanted so much as air put in the tires. Hell, I’d probably even check my teeth before we talked to make sure the peanut shells weren’t sticking.
Instead of treating you like that and obviously putting you off going back there for just about forever.
But that’s just me.
The men who don’t know about cars tell the mechanic what’s wrong before he checks it out.
I originally read this as
It’s sad to say that this sort of attitude is still a lot more prevalent than it should be. My mother, the last time she was looking for a car, went to the showroom with my father, and all the questions were directed to my father, who told the salesman that the car was for HER. So, he asked her: “What color do you want it in?”
My sister has had similar problems both buying and getting service.
My suggestion is threefold:
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[li]Never, ever, go back to that place for anything.[/li][li]Write letters to the following people describing your experience: your state’s Attorney General, the owner of the shop, the local business council, and the local paper. If’n you’re going to throw a fit, make sure it’s an effective one.* [/li][li]Ask cow-orkers for good service shops locally. Or do as Anaamika suggests, and use the chain service places. With more exposure to lawsuits, they have a bit more of a concern about such issues. [/li][/ul]
*The use of the word “fit” isn’t meant to imply your behavior is in any way improper, nor unjustified. Simply an accurate and quick description.
I don’t like the way he talked to you. Get a tow truck and have them pull your car out of his shop.
Then find someone else to check and make sure its safe.
People. We still don’t know if the guy was totally BS’ing her or not. He could have just been the slack-jawed go’fer cashier at this place and the ‘real’ mechanic could have found legitimate problems with the car. A severed line doesn’t mean that fuel is pouring out. Maybe the outer lining is severed or it’s almostsevered. The problem I have with the OP is she immediately dismissed all possible problems. I will agree that the guy that she talked to was probably not the most suave and sophisticated person at the young age of 25. But she never told us how the situation unfolded. We’re all left here guessing at what happened and jumping to conclusions. We’re all too eager to jump down the throat of the scum sucking punk without giving him the benefit of the doubt.
Like I said earlier, Why would the garage tell her she has bald tires when anyone with eyeballs could see that the tires were only a month old (If we can believe the OP). There are a plethora of other things they could have made up if that’s what they wanted to do.
And a severed fuel line, all she would have had to do is say, “where?”. And they would have had to show it to her.
Now, the clutch thing would be hard to diagnose unless a specific issue was relayed to the mechanic by the OP.
If the OP has a racing clutch in the car, maybe she drives this thing hard and has glazed the brake pads. Or even worn out the tires prematurely. Is she the only person who drives this thing? or is the boyfriend out beating the hell out of it when she’s not around?
You’d be surprised at how stupid some mechanics think people are. Maybe its just me, maybe I just look stupid, but I’ve had one try the “bald tires” routine before (“no thanks, I think they’ll be fine”). Never had one claim there was a severed fuel line, but attempts to shaft me on the price for legitimate work are legion.
Ok, the reason I haven’t replied is because I’m in Australia and have quite a time difference.
Yes my car is an Evo. When I had the tires and oil checked a month ago it was because the oil check came free with the tires. The reason I took my car to get a once over is because I have a road worthy and safety check coming up and because my car has been modified somewhat, I wanted a full check. I firstly don’t have the time to take a look myself as I’m working 10 hours a day and have a busy weekend schedule. I have been takng my car to this place for a year and it had always been another guy doing my service so I figured all would be well.
The guy definately said “re-glossing”, I know that for sure as that is the last thing he said before I felt like kicking his ass.
Yes, I’m the little blonde gal from that “…and you are?” thread over in MPSIMS.\
This guy was definately trying to take me for a ride. The guy I gave my keys to originally had done half the check, then the second guy came in and finished it and proceeded to tell me about all these faults.
The story ending:
I promptly snatched my keys out of his hands, walked into the office, demanded to speak to the boss who turned out to be the guy I gave the keys to originally, the guy that had always serviced my car and the second guys dad. I let the words flow as I told him that I WILL NOT be taken for a ride by some fuckwit that thinks of me as sex on a stick and not much else. He apologised profusely and went and got my car himself. Then he showed me the completed report dated next Wednesdays date and everything ok. The guy wrote up a new report with the correct date, and in exchange for not pressing charges, he gave me 5 vouchers for free services to be done by him, and I didnt have to pay for the any of this debacle. Now, my car is nestled safely back in her garage.
Fucking ARGH :mad: still annoyed
Can’t bitch about that outcome…
He gets extra stupid points for trying to swindle someone who drives a modded evo!
Who signed the report?
Did he fire the son (of a bitch) and what please is an evo?
I hope he fired the bastard…well you know.
I don’t drive my car in any way that can be deemed reckless, dangerous, unlawful or damaging. I have a racing clutch simply because my car is bult for racing and standard clutches wear out.
And an Evo is Evolution.Made by Mitsubishi.
[Homer Drueling]mmmmmmmmm… sex on a stick[/HD]
I am terribly jealous. Have you modded it further or just left it as is?