“Ever noticed how much time in life seems to be spent waiting?” Have used that one in lines and wait rooms for years. Amazing the great people and conversations…!
And here’s a hint: once somebody ELSE starts talking about this,maybe two or three? Service gets quicker…go on.Talk to somebody next time you’re ‘stuck’.
Remember…“Hey! have you ever noticed how much time in life seems to be spent waiting…?”
1) Learn to do your own repairs, starting with the simple stuff like brakes or oil changes. You’ll have to start buying tools, but it’s a great investment. It’s nice to get to know an experienced home mechanic as a mentor. We’re usually happy to pay our knowledge forward and lend out a few tools.
2) Hunt for the shop that supplies the mechanics. They rarely go to the major parts stores, where prices are typically much higher. One time I saw a worker from Autozone AND one from Kragen standing in line ahead of me. Seems like their employee discounts just didn’t cut it.
Just this spring, my wife’s fuel pump went out, my starter died, and my engine block sprung a coolant leak, all within a couple of weeks. The mechanic would have cost us at least $1500, but I pulled out my service manuals and got to work. With just over $300 in parts and a few evenings getting greasy, our cars were back on the road.
Plods with ...™ about 13 years ago
IT does seem that way sometimes
Potrzebie about 13 years ago
Herbs a plugger if the repair bill is more than the value of the car.
tigre1 about 13 years ago
“Ever noticed how much time in life seems to be spent waiting?” Have used that one in lines and wait rooms for years. Amazing the great people and conversations…!
And here’s a hint: once somebody ELSE starts talking about this,maybe two or three? Service gets quicker…go on.Talk to somebody next time you’re ‘stuck’.
Remember…“Hey! have you ever noticed how much time in life seems to be spent waiting…?”
Seeker149 Premium Member about 13 years ago
Two things that have saved me a small fortune:
1) Learn to do your own repairs, starting with the simple stuff like brakes or oil changes. You’ll have to start buying tools, but it’s a great investment. It’s nice to get to know an experienced home mechanic as a mentor. We’re usually happy to pay our knowledge forward and lend out a few tools.
2) Hunt for the shop that supplies the mechanics. They rarely go to the major parts stores, where prices are typically much higher. One time I saw a worker from Autozone AND one from Kragen standing in line ahead of me. Seems like their employee discounts just didn’t cut it.
Just this spring, my wife’s fuel pump went out, my starter died, and my engine block sprung a coolant leak, all within a couple of weeks. The mechanic would have cost us at least $1500, but I pulled out my service manuals and got to work. With just over $300 in parts and a few evenings getting greasy, our cars were back on the road.