Yeah - #1 was all "Special deal for you Boss Guy. I love you long time." I try to support folks who are new here and have assisted a few people who immigrated, but this dude oozed of bad business.

I knew walking in that the dealership would be a no-go, but I was curious just how much.

The other two were pretty much a crapshoot before I walked in.

Of the lot #4 pretty much lived up to the stereotype of a slum bodyshop - from the bloodshot eyes and stale alcohol smell to the mess around the shop, etc. I didn't walk away, I ran.

I'll schedule with the good guy for after Christmas, and try to get the holes in the floor sealed up before then to get it through safety. Now I need to train myself on a welder.