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Originally Posted by Surf-n-Turf
You must be joking.  It's a good excuse to go buy new tools.  When one is a multi-Benz owner, these tools pay for themselves over time. Especially when somebody is always coming to your house to work on their Benz too. |
Well, Im not quite a multi Benz owner (yet) but this is something I do agree with.
But, I am not too excited about purchasing a tool that I will use only one in a car's lifetime though, however, who's to say I won't replace the springs someday.....
And, softconsult, as far as a 'margin', there is a difference between a 'margin ' and blatant highway robbery. As a college student with limited means, 500-750 is pretty much 2 months rent and food. (or 1/3 of my semester loans) Hmmmmm. food and shelter vs. buying a powerboat and alcohol for a greasy dishonest mechanic. Yeah. easy descision. The economics are different and I truly appreciate your ability to see that.
I have yet to find a descent mechanic who dosent try to outright rob me, on this or any other vehicle, which is why I am on this forum.
I too will farm out job that I cannot undertake, or those that will take up too much time or a screw up will be more costly that taking it to a mechanic.
I guess that I am just frustrated because no mechanic wants to just do the job honestly and walk away.
Still, my problem isn't solved.