PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum - View Single Post - Does any one still take pride in doing things right?

ksing44 · #31 05-22-2005, 08:49 AM

I am definitely willing to pay top dollar to get quality work from a skilled mechanic. I think it is critically important to make it clear that we value good work. That goes for all trades, where skilled technicians are essential for a high-quality finished job. When I find a good carpenter, plumber, electrician, or auto mechanic, I make it a point to thank them and gratefully pay them for their professional work. Once you find good skilled labor, I think you have to reward them by acknowledging their skill and paying them appropriately.

That said, it can be frustrating when you can't find a proud skilled professional to complete the work that you need. I definitely don't take my car to just any shop. I only go to my local dealer, who really does seem to do a good job, and to one local independent shop with two owners that are both capable and honest. My independent mechanics do seem to be busy with more dilapidated older cars, whose owners are just trying to save a dollar or two, but they really are skilled mechanics.

I know I am not adding much to what has already been said, but I feel passionately about this subject. I truly appreciate the highly skilled people that help me with my home and with my car. I am very particular about things, so I can tell when things are done well. I happily spend the money I make doing my job to secure the skills of an expert. I figure I get paid to do what I do best and then I can pay others to do what they do best. Doing what I do isn't better than doing what they do, so I don't think I should be rich and they should be poor. They should make a good living, if they are good at their job.