wildthing530000 Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 for the ones that have your cars. are you afraid to let it out of your sight ? worrie about some idiot dinging it up. i know when the ford GT came out a few of my friends said how nice it would be to have, but what do you do with the car ? not like your going to park it at the mall. not even sure i want a slob at the garage changeing the oil in it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastersmech1 Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 for the ones that have your cars. are you afraid to let it out of your sight ? worrie about some idiot dinging it up. i know when the ford GT came out a few of my friends said how nice it would be to have, but what do you do with the car ? not like your going to park it at the mall. not even sure i want a slob at the garage changeing the oil in it.... I feel your pain. Thats why I change the oil myself and pray for no warranty work. Mods will be by me as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500HP GT Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 for the ones that have your cars. are you afraid to let it out of your sight ? worrie about some idiot dinging it up. i know when the ford GT came out a few of my friends said how nice it would be to have, but what do you do with the car ? not like your going to park it at the mall. not even sure i want a slob at the garage changeing the oil in it.... The certified mechanic who changed my oil today at the Ford dealer is the proud owner of an '03 Cobra, and he seemed quite capable of appreciating what he was dealing with. As for the mall, I agree, you are on your own! But by this standard, folks should demand to be mailed all of the parts themselves so they can assemble it, lest some "slob" at the plant it up. Then again, we'd have to fabricate all the parts ourselves, too. Rubber tree plant, anyone? Oil well for petroleum based..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastersmech1 Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 The certified mechanic who changed my oil today at the Ford dealer is the proud owner of an '03 Cobra, and he seemed quite capable of appreciating what he was dealing with. As for the mall, I agree, you are on your own! But by this standard, folks should demand to be mailed all of the parts themselves so they can assemble it, lest some "slob" at the plant it up. Then again, we'd have to fabricate all the parts ourselves, too. Rubber tree plant, anyone? Oil well for petroleum based..... I don't think i've ever taken a vehicle to the dealer for anything that it didn't come back with some issue. People just don't seem to give a . It's obvious that you can't build your own car, but the less contact you have with others doing the work if you're capable, the better off you will be. Sure, I can afford to pay for the oil change, but if I do it I know it's right. You don't know if you'll always get the A guy. If you hang out and wait and babysit your car it will take two hours. I can change my oil in 20 minutes with no travel time. Just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500HP GT Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 I don't think i've ever taken a vehicle to the dealer for anything that it didn't come back with some issue. People just don't seem to give a . It's obvious that you can't build your own car, but the less contact you have with others doing the work if you're capable, the better off you will be. Sure, I can afford to pay for the oil change, but if I do it I know it's right. You don't know if you'll always get the A guy. If you hang out and wait and babysit your car it will take two hours. I can change my oil in 20 minutes with no travel time. Just my opinion. Fair point. If you can do it yourself, do it. :banana piano: And if there IS warranty work, pop that NRA LIFE MEMBER sticker on the window and leave a few shell casings for your Remington Wingmaster in the cup holders... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 Free advice: If you have to leave your car for service - take some time. Ask the service writer to introduce you to your tech. Be friendly - don't call him a "slob." (I used to be a grease pit guy and take offense at that - I treated all the cars as if they were mine) Let him know how you feel about your car. If he's a car guy - he'll be able to tell - because you brought the car in clean and neat. And - then do what you do in many other contexts - give him a decent tip. A ten spot in the hand and "take care of my baby" will do wonders most times. Finally, brush back your sport coat while you're talking and let him see the Glock on your belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500HP GT Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 Free advice: If you have to leave your car for service - take some time. Ask the service writer to introduce you to your tech. Be friendly - don't call him a "slob." (I used to be a grease pit guy and take offense at that - I treated all the cars as if they were mine) Let him know how you feel about your car. If he's a car guy - he'll be able to tell - because you brought the car in clean and neat. And - then do what you do in many other contexts - give him a decent tip. A ten spot in the hand and "take care of my baby" will do wonders most times. Finally, brush back your sport coat while you're talking and let him see the Glock on your belt. Amen! Excellent advice. :banana piano: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My2nd'Stang Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 And if there IS warranty work, pop that NRA LIFE MEMBER sticker on the window and leave a few shell casings for your Remington Wingmaster in the cup holders... Finally, brush back your sport coat while you're talking and let him see the Glock on your belt. Warms my heart to see that there are other guys out there that think the way I do. :rolleyes: :D DLW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsabldvt Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 I am going to have to be very careful with mine. I definitely am keeping a 9mm in it (I have a license to carry a concealed weapon). It makes a nice target for a carjack I would think. I have to remember to take out the weapon if I ever take it someplace for work to be done on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildthing530000 Posted November 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 Free advice: If you have to leave your car for service - take some time. Ask the service writer to introduce you to your tech. Be friendly - don't call him a "slob." (I used to be a grease pit guy and take offense at that - I treated all the cars as if they were mine) sorry didn't mean to insult anybody. but the horrior stories , at local ford dealer my dad took his truck for oil change , tech changes oil but NOT the filter. in march the motor in my truck was ruined when it went in for repair of antifreeze leak , tech did not change oil leaveing antifreeze in oil. there are other stories but you get the ideal..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alloy Dave Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 for the ones that have your cars. are you afraid to let it out of your sight ? worrie about some idiot dinging it up. i know when the ford GT came out a few of my friends said how nice it would be to have, but what do you do with the car ? not like your going to park it at the mall. not even sure i want a slob at the garage changeing the oil in it.... Not all mechanics are slobs. I was a tech for 8 years...trust me, I'm no slob. I get your point though, you want to be careful who works on your car...that's fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadTony Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 Free advice: If you have to leave your car for service - take some time. Ask the service writer to introduce you to your tech. Be friendly - don't call him a "slob." (I used to be a grease pit guy and take offense at that - I treated all the cars as if they were mine) Let him know how you feel about your car. If he's a car guy - he'll be able to tell - because you brought the car in clean and neat. And - then do what you do in many other contexts - give him a decent tip. A ten spot in the hand and "take care of my baby" will do wonders most times. Finally, brush back your sport coat while you're talking and let him see the Glock on your belt. sport coat? you mean the one with the leather elbows and a special pocket for your pipe filled with Borkum Riff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastersmech1 Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 Amen! Excellent advice. :banana piano: +1 :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpretzel Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 I like to keep strange medical viles full of green goo in my car. That way, I can keep the fear of biological epidemic at the top of the mechanic's mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnut Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 Dont forget the suitcase with the nuclear hazard symbol on it. Maybe an antenna on it with your hand on your cellphone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastersmech1 Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 Great. Kitty has biological weapons now. This topic is for "those who have thier cars" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 This topic is for "those who have thier cars" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastersmech1 Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 Just kidding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alloy Dave Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 Hey Rob, someone moved my FAQ to a different area. Since you are the SDM, was that you? I wonder why it was moved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastersmech1 Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 SDM Silly Door Monitor? I am in charge now! I moved it! I'll tell you where I moved it when I feel like it! Who's the real Evil one? Are you EC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlo Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 I bought the service package when I got my 05 GT, now? no, I have great mechanic and he’s on it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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