Close to Home by John McPherson for June 29, 2018

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    Strob  over 6 years ago

    “And I’m going to store my new boat in it.”

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    Stevefk  over 6 years ago

    Those knuckleheads Larry and Curley are starting work on that new wing right now.

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    myrendal  over 6 years ago

    Many years ago, my husband and I were being harassed by an ex-friend of his. He was slashing the tires on our cars, putting sugar in the gas tanks, and calling us every morning around 2:30 am. We had to buy 8 new tires 3 times, as well as get the fuel tanks flushed twice. We had the same mechanic/tire guy do all the work. Less than a year after that, our mechanic renovated his shop and added 2 extra bays. We always wondered if we helped fund that.

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    jbduncan  over 6 years ago

    Finding an honest service garage in a dealership has been my lifetime goal. I finally gave up this spring when I went in for a $200 service and got a bill for $650. No more dealerships for me.

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    contralto2b  over 6 years ago

    I have always been leery of any car service station, but I finally have found one that seems to be pretty honest. They will even tell me that things did not need to be replaced, or a certain service was not yet required. There were times when I asked them to do a service (like a brake job because I thought it was needed and was prepared for a $$$$ bill and they said – nah, your good, just $20 for some fluid and time). They also send me a COMPLETE listing of all things that were fine, things to watch and things that are really needed to be done. Then I can see (and pick and choose) what I want them to do. They are not a chain but a 3rd generation private garage. Grandpa, dad and son all still work together. They even have loaner cars if you really need a vehicle while yours is being worked on (and a shuttle if all you need is a pick up or drop off locally). AND they are within walking distance! What more could you ask for? :o)

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    joeatwork212  over 6 years ago

    And that’s why my sons and I do most of our own repairs. Good times working together. Thanks to service manuals and You Tube, you’ll find most things aren’t all that difficult.

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    mfrasca  over 6 years ago

    It wasn’t very large

    There was just enough room to cram the drums

    In the corner over by the Dodge – F.Z.

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    Lee26 Premium Member over 6 years ago

    Hopefully, his employees aren’t named Curly and Larry.

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    rob  over 6 years ago

    I have a great mechanic, I will admit he isn’t cheap but he won’t do anything without asking and it’s always done right the first time.

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    dlaemmerhirt999  over 6 years ago

    “. . . the bad news is I have no idea how you are going to afford gas for the next two years!”

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    Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo]  over 6 years ago

    Go electric….

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    WCraft Premium Member over 6 years ago

    The service manager at the last dealership I visited (2 days ago) has a daughter needing new braces…

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