Comments on An honest mechanicTypePad2008-04-27T09:30:51ZDavid Bognerhttps://www.treppenwitz.com/tag:typepad.com,2003:https://www.treppenwitz.com/2008/04/an-honest-mecha/comments/atom.xml/treppenwitz commented on 'An honest mechanic'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e552005af488332008-04-28T09:56:08Z2008-04-28T09:56:08Ztreppenwitzhttp://www.treppenwitz.comAsher... actually my mechanic has told me on several occasions that something has to be replaced but it is safe...<p>Asher... actually my mechanic has told me on several occasions that something has to be replaced but it is safe to drive for the short term. Of course we could just blame it on the occupation and call it even. :-)</p>asher commented on 'An honest mechanic'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5521753f588342008-04-28T09:50:00Z2008-04-28T09:50:00ZasherI always feel at a disadvantage when faced with taking the junk-heap in to be serviced. The only thing worse...<p>I always feel at a disadvantage when faced with taking the junk-heap in to be serviced. The only thing worse is trying to sell a used car. Us guys with accents are just asking to be shafted (and I don't mean crankshaft), it's a sort of reverse racism.<br />
But what did you expect the mechanic to say? "Oh sure you can drive around, the car's absolutely fine. I'm just replacing parts because I feel like making an easy buck"? He just had a nice turn of phrase. Sorry to be so depressing, but I've just handed over almost half a month's salary to keep the Mrs' clap-trap going (I myself ride a 50cc scooter, better on all counts).</p>treppenwitz commented on 'An honest mechanic'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e55200214388332008-04-28T06:31:30Z2008-04-28T06:31:32Ztreppenwitzhttp://www.treppenwitz.comtoby... Nope, but I agree with you. Baila... You do sort of have to put yourself in their hands. Rivka...<p>toby... Nope, but I agree with you.</p>
<p>Baila... You do sort of have to put yourself in their hands.</p>
<p>Rivka with a capital A... I would get a second opinion.</p>
<p>psachya... I guess seeing the mechanic at the corner store adds a sense of intimacy to the relationship. :-)</p>
<p>Jack... You mean I didn't need to top off my Halogen fluid? Damn!<br />
</p>Jack commented on 'An honest mechanic'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e55217138c88342008-04-28T06:26:25Z2008-04-28T06:26:27ZJackhttp://wwwjackbenimble.blogspot.com/One of the reasons that I encourage people to learn a bit about how their cars work is to minimize...<p>One of the reasons that I encourage people to learn a bit about how their cars work is to minimize their chance of being taken advantage of by their mechanic.</p>psachya commented on 'An honest mechanic'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e55216ef7788342008-04-28T04:20:58Z2008-04-28T04:20:58ZpsachyaSounds a little like my mechanic. I took my car in recently because I heard a humming noise when I...<p>Sounds a little like my mechanic.</p>
<p>I took my car in recently because I heard a humming noise when I accelerated. Turns out that the bolts (or whatever) holding my front wheels on the car were loose. I asked the guy if it was safe to drive for a few days until my busy season was over. Response: "Well, I've never actually seen the wheels fall off a car, but..." Needless to say, I had him fix it.</p>
<p>I've never had a problem with these guys. It helps to live in a small town.</p>
<p>Hope you had a great Pesach.<br />
</p>Rivka with a capital A commented on 'An honest mechanic'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e551ffa5c788332008-04-28T00:32:54Z2008-04-28T00:32:54ZRivka with a capital Ahttp://coffeeandchemo.blogspot.comMy recent experience with mechanics has been a nightmare. Since I took my car in for a standard "tipul" (tune-up),...<p>My recent experience with mechanics has been a nightmare.</p>
<p>Since I took my car in for a standard "tipul" (tune-up), I've been back to the car shop at twice (maybe three times. I'm starting to lose track). And I have to go back again.....</p>Rivka with a capital A commented on 'An honest mechanic'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e551ffa7c188332008-04-28T00:32:47Z2008-04-28T00:37:22ZRivka with a capital Ahttp://coffeeandchemo.blogspot.comMy recent experience with mechanics has been a nightmare. Since I took my car in for a standard "tipul" (tune-up),...<p>My recent experience with mechanics has been a nightmare.</p>
<p>Since I took my car in for a standard "tipul" (tune-up), I've been back to the car shop at twice (maybe three times. I'm starting to lose track). And I have to go back again.....</p>Baila commented on 'An honest mechanic'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e55216305b88342008-04-27T19:37:41Z2008-04-27T19:37:41ZBailahttp://www.illcallbaila.blogspot.comMechanics terrify me. Always have. Always will.<p>Mechanics terrify me. Always have. Always will.</p>toby commented on 'An honest mechanic'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e552155a5088342008-04-27T11:01:50Z2008-04-27T11:01:50Ztobyhttp://atimeofthesigns.blogspot.comI don't know if you're talking about Musach HaGush or not, but it sounds just like them! The guys there...<p>I don't know if you're talking about Musach HaGush or not, but it sounds just like them! The guys there are the most honest (and down to Earth) mechanics that I've ever come across - in any country.</p>