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Thread: My biggest lesson in life so far: car mechanics/shops are the scum of the earth

post 1574651321 02-27-2019, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted By Techriding101⏩
Anything the vet gives your animal, you can order online in bulk for horses and 1/1000th the cost, then just administer it yourself. Everything is typically injected under the skin behind the shoulder blades.

Animal surgery is another matter, and typically there are a few 'specialists' for each different breed to the point where people will fly halfway across the country to have a certain vet perform on their pet.
You can order car parts online easier than you can order pharmaceuticals. Also lol at using extreme cases as an example, I'm pretty sure a tabby specialist wasnt flown in to incorrectly diagnose my cat with glaucoma for 600 dollars when the whole event took 10mins and I never left the office.

Oh and then try to sell me a 1700 dollar eye removal surgery afterwards.... but yes, only "tradies" are dishonest
post 1574651461 02-27-2019, 12:22 PM
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I've found honest mechanics, but they are rare. Once you find one hold onto them for dear life. I still drive 45 minutes to the guy who was the first one in my city to diagnose my car properly (I have a decent knowledge of cars) and then tell me exactly what was needed and the up front cost with either new or aftermarket parts before starting work.
post 1574651631 02-27-2019, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted By Heaney⏩
I got both control arms on my last car replaced for under 400 dollars and an alignment is like 100, you're getting torched if you pay anywhere near 1100
Too late at this point, I wish I would've done more research prior. And I waited too long, the ball joints were real bad.

How you get it done for so cheap?
post 1574651991 02-27-2019, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted By MikeLowrrrey⏩
Too late at this point, I wish I would've done more research prior. And I waited too long, the ball joints were real bad.

How you get it done for so cheap?
Each control arm installed came to like 230CAD and then I had a coupon, the alignment cost is pretty standard across the board. Honestly Google can be a life saver from mechanics, i have no car experience but generally answers are easily accessible through auto forums

For example just googling "control arm replacement cost" tells me on avg its 120-300/arm so if I got a quote for 1100 and I wasn't driving a premium automobile the warning flags should go up
post 1574654331 02-27-2019, 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted By Retoaded⏩
My Audi A6 is $90 and you only change the oil every 10,000 miles. Compare that to a Honda at $50 changed every 3-5,000 miles.
I'm not aware of anything magical with the A6 that makes it's oil change any different than a typical Honda.
post 1574654621 02-27-2019, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted By lsiberian⏩
I'm not aware of anything magical with the A6 that makes it's oil change any different than a typical Honda.
Seriously. Inb4 he has to replace his motor because of metal shavings.
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post 1574654701 02-27-2019, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted By lsiberian⏩
I'm not aware of anything magical with the A6 that makes it's oil change any different than a typical Honda.
5W20 conventional vs 5W30/40 synthetic (depending whether its diesel or not)
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Since this is turning into a car general thread, recommend me a car. My primary goal is to pick up 18-22 year old asian girls. I don't want anything big, I want something 2 door with good handling.
post 1574655031 02-27-2019, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted By berhad⏩
Since this is turning into a car general thread, recommend me a car. My primary goal is to pick up 18-22 year old asian girls. I don't want anything big, I want something 2 door with good handling.
Car doesn't matter, just be white and tall. /noracis
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post 1574655381 02-27-2019, 12:58 PM
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probably 75% of the people ITT complaining about scammers in the industry probably have iphones lol. Everything is ridiculously marked up these days.

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post 1574655531 02-27-2019, 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted By hiimnotcool⏩
How much should an alternator cost to replace?

I live in an apartment complex so literally not even allowed to work on my car here. Lol, now it won't start and it was showing signs of bad alternator before (dim and flickering lights, radio cutting in and out). Stupid because I just changed the battery and now its drained and dead. My car insurance will tow it for free but it HAS to be to a certified shop.

Car is a 73' Chevy Nova SS. I'm thinking it should be around $500 or so.
It shouldn't cost much. It's an easy repair. They'll add time to diagnose the problem though. Should be easy access, loosen belt, remove wires, swap alternator, replace wires, tighten belt. ~15min. Watch a youtube video then do it yourself in your parking lot.
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Originally Posted By MikeLowrrrey⏩
See my thread in the automotive section lol.

I have 18 yr old car.
I'm getting charged $1100 for Upper Control Arms and Wheel alignment. I searched for upper control arms and they good ones can be had for $150 each.

He also gave me a $950 estimate for new calipers, brakes, and rotors. I'm really tempted to do it all myself. Car misc gave me a bit of confidence not to be scared working on my own car
What kind of car is it? Some of those control arms can be bitch to replace. An alignment shouldn't cost more than $80 and that's if you get the road force version. Also if your in a rust prone region stuff like that can get expensive real quick
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post 1574657011 02-27-2019, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted By LaCosaNostra90⏩
Its $160 for an oil change
I get oil change done on my Audi q5 for $100 at the local mechanic shop

Which isn't too bad for 6.6qts + filter + labor

considering 1qt of full synthetic is $9-10

I do my honda myself, which ends up costing around $35-40 tho
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post 1574657021 02-27-2019, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted By MikeLowrrrey⏩
See my thread in the automotive section lol.

I have 18 yr old car.
I'm getting charged $1100 for Upper Control Arms and Wheel alignment. I searched for upper control arms and they good ones can be had for $150 each.

He also gave me a $950 estimate for new calipers, brakes, and rotors. I'm really tempted to do it all myself. Car misc gave me a bit of confidence not to be scared working on my own car
Control arms probably won't be easy, you may want to have it done. However, they have plenty of clean work on newer cars so they're ****ing you. Brakes are easy and you should do them yourself. Also, you may not even need them, it's an upsell. Asking a mechanic if you need brakes is like asking a barber if you need a haircut.
post 1574657401 02-27-2019, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted By nvrstopworking⏩
Pretty much this.

And I will never understand why/how people even have the desire to buy premium brands like Audi, Mercedes and BMW where a fukking oil change is $500 lol. Can’t believe people actually pay that.
I changed my own oil in my BMW. 6 quarts of synthetic and an oil filter is only like $50. The filter was super easy to change too since it was the type without the canister and was right in the front of the engine bay
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post 1574657931 02-27-2019, 01:21 PM
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You guys do realize every single industry is pretty much crooked in the bigger revenue or cash flow in that industry, the more crooked it is? For instance, look at telecommunication Industries, Healthcare Industries, pharmaceutical Industries, Etc it's just the world
post 1574658251 02-27-2019, 01:24 PM
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This is why I only deal with Hyundai.
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post 1574659041 02-27-2019, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted By ANIMALISTIKZ⏩
You guys do realize every single industry is pretty much crooked in the bigger revenue or cash flow in that industry, the more crooked it is? For instance, look at telecommunication Industries, Healthcare Industries, pharmaceutical Industries, Etc it's just the world
Insurance industry is probably the most crooked of them all, yep.
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Originally Posted By TBO1313⏩
What kind of car is it? Some of those control arms can be bitch to replace. An alignment shouldn't cost more than $80 and that's if you get the road force version. Also if your in a rust prone region stuff like that can get expensive real quick
Lexus gs430. Guy told me bolts were rusted.

How hard would calipers be? I need those done next. When I went to change my brakes the front driver side slide bolt was locked in place. The top bolt could move, but bottom was frozen. Don't know what the passenger is like because I kept everything on.
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Give us some details opie.
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post 1574660301 02-27-2019, 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted By MikeLowrrrey⏩
Lexus gs430. Guy told me bolts were rusted.

How hard would calipers be? I need those done next. When I went to change my brakes the front driver side slide bolt was locked in place. The top bolt could move, but bottom was frozen. Don't know what the passenger is like because I kept everything on.
Rusted bolts usually just need you to hit the head with a blunt instrument, could be hammer, could be wrench, if you try and take them off just make sure you have the exact right wrench so you dont strip the bolt head, then its trickier
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A buddy of mine went to a local dealership shop and they brought out some old dirty filter and said his needed to be replaced, and it would be $50 to do it. He had just changed the filter the previous week and called them out on their chit. I was in the same dealership the other day at the server dept waiting room and heard one of the guys come in saying they needed a filter, all I could do is shake my head.
Originally Posted By Seeker47⏩
Doctors pretty much do the same shyt to people. Everything is another visit or another test just to keep you coming back over and over. They have no intention of making you better just keep you coming back.
That's moreso as a precautionary CYA with American lawsuit-happy culture. Ever notice how they want you to get xrays and MRI's for a minor contusion? How if you get a car wreck the cops call the ambulance and they insist you get checked out by a doctor (this was a matter of policy when I was an LEO - minor fender bender ambulance every time)?

Doctor didn't tell me I needed a follow up and now I'm ded, time to sue.
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Originally Posted By Casca⏩
I work on C130's. I can swap out motors, any kinda hydraulics....a lot of things. On my car, nevermind oil changes or whatever regular prevent maintenance. I can do almost everything. I don't trust anyone else with doing crap on my cars. The simplest of things like an oil change, most honest shops will put their least skilled people on that crap, cause it is that easy. Some shops, charge premium prices and how do you even know they actually changed your filter with something of quality or used AT LEAST OEM specified oils? I do it myself, quality is assured.
great point but how can you be sure that the bottle claiming oem specs is actually oem spec and not some cheap filler?
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Sales are a big deal at most mechanic shops. Employees are constantly harrassed by management to "up sell" services, leading to scummy practices and dishonest bullchit tactics.

Someone willing to dick a customer over is going to have far better upselling than someone ethical, thus being seen as the superior employee by management.

Same chit happens in restaurants, dealerships, or anywhere people are there to "assist" you into buying **** you dont need.
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Lmao at people who cant fix their own cars.
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Originally Posted By deathmetal1992⏩
My dad owned a auto repair shop for 2 years and as far as I know he did excellent repairs for very cheap etc but the customers were very cheap and always wanted discount so my dad never made any money but still did the repairs and then he sold the shop after 2 years
Not all are bad like my dad
Originally Posted By Seeker47⏩
That's exactly whats going on with a friend of mine who's a mechanic. He gives everyone good deals, shows them the exact problem, honestly states if its worth fixing or not and he's been nearly put out of business by these scammer types who are making way more than him.
A big problem with people is when they a couple estimates, they immediately assume the cheaper quote is going to be worse service, especially when you deal with people in BMW, MB, etc.

You have to charge somewhere in the middle so you’re not losing business to wel-off people who are clueless.
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It's generally the customer who is a scummy idiot. Seven out of ten times they're a huge cheap bastard and go to the absolute, scummiest place they can find just to save a dollar, even if it's old Leroy in his back yard. After they finally realize their first mistake, they try to man up and take it to the second cheapest shop they can find for more of the same. Finally they have no choice but to bring it in to a reputable shop where the garbage people say "But the last guy charged way less!", or something like "My uncle said it's this or that!". Eventually you have to Wade through the last two or three guys hack jobs on your way to fixing their problem. After that, while they're paying they usually say something stupid like "I could have fixed it but just didn't have time.". The internet has only compounded the amounts of arrogant morons who think they know something from having read an automotive forum.
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Tfw your bf fixes your car for you <3
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It's generally the customer who is a scummy idiot. Seven out of ten times they're a huge cheap bastard and go to the absolute, scummiest place they can find just to save a dollar, even if it's old Leroy in his back yard. After they finally realize their first mistake, they try to man up and take it to the second cheapest shop they can find for more of the same. Finally, they have no choice but to bring it in to a reputable shop where the garbage people say "But the last guy charged way less!", or something like "My uncle said it's this or that!". Eventually you have to Wade through the last two or three guys hack jobs on your way to fixing their problem. After that, while they're paying they usually say something stupid like "I could have fixed it but just didn't have time.". The internet has only compounded the amount of arrogant morons who think they know something from having read an automotive forum.

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Originally Posted By Hardcore_D00d⏩
Lmao at people who cant fix their own cars.
Only plebs who drive used cars do this.
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