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Car Mechanics are some Got Damn Shysters
Posted on 10/23/18 at 7:35 pm
Posted on 10/23/18 at 7:35 pm
I don't know dik about cars
Needed a blower motor resistor (from online research) due to the heat/ac not blowing. Mechanic wants to hit me up for $370: $150 for the part, $220 for the labor.
1 week later, I ordered the part on Amazon for $14 (auto store charged $41). Part delivered in 2 days. 2 days later, I watched a 10 min YouTube video on how to replace it.
Switched the part in all of 5 minutes. Air works fine.
Needed a blower motor resistor (from online research) due to the heat/ac not blowing. Mechanic wants to hit me up for $370: $150 for the part, $220 for the labor.
1 week later, I ordered the part on Amazon for $14 (auto store charged $41). Part delivered in 2 days. 2 days later, I watched a 10 min YouTube video on how to replace it.
Switched the part in all of 5 minutes. Air works fine.
This post was edited on 10/23/18 at 7:43 pm
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Posted on 10/23/18 at 7:37 pm to Tarik One
How'd you know it needed a resistor?
Posted on 10/23/18 at 7:37 pm to Tarik One
Sorry you're poor. Must suck.
Posted on 10/23/18 at 7:38 pm to Tarik One
Subtle brag about being poor
Posted on 10/23/18 at 7:40 pm to Tarik One
I do that often. I use rockauto for my stuff mostly. I'll watch a YouTube video and if its something I think i can do I'll get after it.
With that said, I dont change my own oil. Cost me $40 and I'm out of there in under 20 minutes. I would only save $8-10 doing it myself and it would take longer than 20 minutes and I have to get rid of the oil after.
With that said, I dont change my own oil. Cost me $40 and I'm out of there in under 20 minutes. I would only save $8-10 doing it myself and it would take longer than 20 minutes and I have to get rid of the oil after.
Posted on 10/23/18 at 7:41 pm to Tarik One
It's usually less expensive if you start changing out parts than going to a mechanic.
Posted on 10/23/18 at 8:13 pm to Tarik One
Some are. Most are just working guys trying to make a living and provide a service that you don’t want to do and will pay for. But when you find a good honest mechanic they are worth their weight in gold.
Posted on 10/23/18 at 8:25 pm to Tarik One
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Tarik One
What is your profession and how are you compensated for what you do?
Could your customers do it themselves for cheaper?
Posted on 10/23/18 at 8:27 pm to Tarik One
quote:Yes
Car Mechanics are some Got Damn Shysters
quote:I did the same for an AC part that the local shop was going to switch for 1,500 dollars.
1 week later, I ordered the part on Amazon for $14 (auto store charged $41). Part delivered in 2 days. 2 days later, I watched a 10 min YouTube video on how to replace it.
Part was $32 and took me a little over an hour. Thank you Youtube
Posted on 10/23/18 at 8:29 pm to Tarik One
They, like all businesses, have tons of overhead and taxes to pay.
You, at your house, have nothing like that.
Keep doing this kind of work. It is kind of rewarding. But don’t be mad at others for making a living.
You, at your house, have nothing like that.
Keep doing this kind of work. It is kind of rewarding. But don’t be mad at others for making a living.
Posted on 10/23/18 at 8:30 pm to Tarik One
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don't know dik about cars
Too bad there's not a world-wide knowledgebase you could use to keep from getting ripped off.
ETA just read the rest of your post
yes YouTube is an auto mechanics worst nightmare.This post was edited on 10/23/18 at 8:33 pm
Posted on 10/23/18 at 8:30 pm to CHEDBALLZ
Rockauto is great
I’ve saved thousands using that site
I’ve saved thousands using that site
Posted on 10/23/18 at 8:30 pm to Tarik One
Here’s the deal from the mechanics end.
He has tools to pay for, rent, insurance, subscriptions for software, and supplies. He has to make a living like anyone else, and we probably charging what the labor called for in the book.
He has tools to pay for, rent, insurance, subscriptions for software, and supplies. He has to make a living like anyone else, and we probably charging what the labor called for in the book.
Posted on 10/23/18 at 8:34 pm to Tarik One
Some mechanic shops don’t share your values or aren’t as savvy online. Had a similar situation myself where i purchased a $30 part online where they were going to charge me $300 plus labor. But they would’ve had it fixed that day. I explained it and they understood. I still go there for other things.
Posted on 10/23/18 at 8:38 pm to Polycarp
Few of them look as if they are living the good life as a result of their charges. You waste money on far more ridiculous, worthless jobs like realtors regularly.
Posted on 10/23/18 at 8:39 pm to Tarik One
YouTube has taught me how simple many peoples jobs are. Some of these industries know this and limit availability of parts to only mechanics like HVAC.
Posted on 10/23/18 at 8:55 pm to Tarik One
Even people who have no idea about cars can do some research online, watching YouTube video and save a bunch of money doing it themselves. This isn't for everything but a lot of things.
Posted on 10/23/18 at 8:57 pm to Tarik One
I have a mechanic and he is 1/3 of what the dealerships charge. Good work and usually same day.
This post was edited on 10/24/18 at 1:40 am
Posted on 10/23/18 at 8:58 pm to Tarik One
Every grown man should learn the Ebay Motors+YouTube savings plan.
Posted on 10/23/18 at 9:39 pm to Tarik One
Just last weekend I changed out o2 sensors on my truck...they wanted close to $600...parts cost me $130...took me 20 minutes
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