On the other hand how many of us have owned cars where a "PO" butchered something or other in his attempt to "fix" it.
Theres a time and place for pros, and when they are needed they are worth paying for. Note, by "pro" I am not referring to the 18 year old wrench yanker at [insert your franchise auto repair service here]. Allan "LarryT" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Exactly! > > I do all my own work if at all possible. Some things I don;t do because > of time or tools needed but I find that when I let a "professional" do the > work it *invariably* comes back with something not done or not properly > done. I''m not talking about 1 or 2 shops, as I try to find the best people > for the job - and nearly 100% of the time things are not done properly. > > Also, when I do work, if I see something else needing attention I fix > it - a shop never does this nor do they ask if I want it done. Also, most > shops seem to have pet practices they are always pushing - such as fuel > injection cleaning service which is am chemical service - not R&R of the > parts. Transmission back flushes also seem to be big around here. And > often a shop will suggest parts replacement based on miles driven rather > than a visual diagnosis - for instance,, take a vehicle with 125k and the > shop will say it;s time for plugs, wires (have you priced SP wire sets > lately?) , distr cap, filters, etc - even if they have not confirmed the > parts are bad. > > Some shops I have given Rustys address & phone # but they typlcally > stick to the local FLAPS for parts they do not stock. > > Sorry about the rant, IMHO I seldom get my moneys worth. > > Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) > www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts > Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil > PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net > Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs > . > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Alex Chamberlain" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2007 12:54 AM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] self service > > >> On 7/31/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> Frendamine who owns a big Porsche Indy shop in Bellevue (Squire's) told >>> me >>> long ago that cars that come in that the owners have been doing >>> "maintenance" on >>> have far more wrong with them that those that leave them alone. >>> >> >> Typical attitude of so-called "professionals" who are afraid of losing >> their livelihood if the truth got out that their jobs don't involve >> much that an ordinary person can't do with a little practice and the >> right reference materials. I find it annoyingly common among lawyers, >> for instance. Anyone can draw up a legally bulletproof will or >> no-fault divorce papers, but then who would make $1,000 for half an >> hour of a secretary's work copying boilerplate text and filling in >> blanks? >> >> Alex >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ >> For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> >> -- >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG Free Edition. >> Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.11.0/927 - Release Date: 7/30/2007 >> 5:02 PM >> >> > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- 1983 300D 1966 230 _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
