Sometimes i hate - Page 5

AWDmonk · 07-15-2012, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 98imprezaWagon

^how does this happen??

look just below the TPMS.

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Napalm3nema · 07-15-2012, 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AWDmonk

look just below the TPMS.

hahaha that's classic.

Napalm3nema · 07-15-2012, 03:44 AM

From that link another posted check out this awesome self worked on Hyundai Tiburon!

The worst Hyundai Tiburon ever. - YouTube

How does this thing run, seriously?

GravyRobber · 07-15-2012, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by KC

I have a random misfire in my S2000 with 185k miles on it, only at idle, cyl 2. CE Light is on.

What's wrong with it?

--kC

Cracked valve retainer? Was the car ever accidentally mechanically over-revved on a down shift?

rudymcskoody · 07-15-2012, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Napalm3nema

From that link another posted check out this awesome self worked on Hyundai Tiburon!

Video Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEXn33o0rKE

How does this thing run, seriously?

Holy s**t!!!!

RoadKillDMD · 07-15-2012, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Napalm3nema

From that link another posted check out this awesome self worked on Hyundai Tiburon!

Video Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEXn33o0rKE

How does this thing run, seriously?

daseca07 · 07-15-2012, 12:24 PM

ive been a auto tech for 12 years and left the dealership to work for the govt because of dealing with these stories like you guys already mentioned. i also got tired of customers thinking they were experts and knew more about cars than the techs.

assasain · 07-15-2012, 03:30 PM

this thread is win, keep them coming.

Anytime I have an issue with a car and I don't fix it myself, I always just talk to the service techs and tell them what is happening and my theory on what is wrong with the car. Then I listen to what they have to say and usually go with any extra recommendations they want to do unless it's something I know I can just do myself. I try to keep a good report with the service techs, as it's their job to know what's going on, and how to diagnose/fix the problem.

Jdub.csu · 07-15-2012, 05:44 PM

I have some and when I'm home at a computer I'll put them up

RoadKillDMD · 07-15-2012, 06:19 PM

mac1124 · 07-15-2012, 06:35 PM

Great thread!

SoCaL417 · 07-15-2012, 07:23 PM

Bump. Great thread.

Jdub.csu · 07-16-2012, 01:27 PM

Here are some more

My car wont start and it has this clunk noise now

Can't you just turn them

My car overheated and now it wont start

It makes a grinding noise

Car doesn't run very well, seemed like they had a rodent problem

RoadKillDMD · 07-16-2012, 01:31 PM

Epic

rudymcskoody · 07-16-2012, 02:06 PM

Are those candy wrappers in the air filter!??!

m_clark54 · 07-16-2012, 02:13 PM

And the customer is always right??

What do you even say to a customer who walks in with an issue like that?

I know the car can be fixed at some ungodly cost, but stupidity?

You know damn well its bound to happen again.

Edit: I guess what I'm asking is;
Is there a polite way to say " your a ****ing idiot" to your customer?

Jdub.csu · 07-16-2012, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rudymcskoody

Are those candy wrappers in the air filter!??!

Candy wrappers and trash, seen it before they make beds in the air boxes

Quote:

Originally Posted by m_clark54

Customer is always right ... or are they?

What do you even say to a customer like that?
" Sorry I can fix the car, but I seriously can't fix stupid"

You just have to try and explain how dangerous it is and when a car starts making a noise outside of the norm you should get it checked. Also that people need to watch gauges and if lights come on it means something lol.

The melted dipstick engine was toast and the lady had it towed to another shop because she thought that we were trying to rip her off I guess. It's a common part of being in the industry people always think your trying to screw them because they don't think cars are that expensive to fix. Just wait till the Buick hybrid alternators start failing and it will be 1+ grand just for the alternator part plus the instal.

mista jc · 07-16-2012, 02:38 PM

Forrest Gump - "Stupid is as stupid does, ma'am." lolll

m_clark54 · 07-16-2012, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mista jc

Forrest Gump - "Stupid is as stupid does, ma'am." lolll

Classy! Haha

adevney · 07-16-2012, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jdub.csu

It's a common part of being in the industry people always think your trying to screw them

Exactly the reason I hated selling cars.

RoadKillDMD · 07-16-2012, 03:15 PM

Helping my roommate get her Escape running again, this is one thing that really stuck out.

What could that be?
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Mouse jerky anyone?

scx89 · 07-16-2012, 04:11 PM

awesome thread

you mechanics should make a sticky thread about "how to communicate effectively with your mechanics"

BeefCurtains64 · 07-16-2012, 08:15 PM

^^ easy, treat them as they were your friend.

Buy them lunch, buy their kids something silly at wally world. Buy them a case of beer. ll that is 10 dollars or less, They fix up your car like its their own. You pay the labour and parts.

You gain a friend, and someone you can trust.

easy as changing oil or making peach cobbler.

BeefCurtains64 · 07-16-2012, 08:15 PM

^^ easy, treat them as they were your friend.

Buy them lunch, buy their kids something silly at wally world. Buy them a case of beer. They fix up your car like its their own. You pay the labour and parts.

You gain a friend, and someone you can trust.

easy as changing oil or making peach cobbler.

Also, communication goes both ways, not jus flapping your lips, but you have to attentively listen. You have 1 mouth and 2 ears for a reason.

m_clark54 · 07-16-2012, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeefCurtains64

^^ easy, treat them as they were your friend.

Buy them lunch, buy their kids something silly at wally world. Buy them a case of beer. They fix up your car like its their own. You pay the labour and parts.

You gain a friend, and someone you can trust.

easy as changing oil or making peach cobbler.

Also, communication goes both ways, not jus flapping your lips, but you have to attentively listen. You have 1 mouth and 2 ears for a reason.

And you have beefcurtains for... well you know why. Haha.

But that's good advice. Just shut your damn trap and listen. I wish more people could comprehend that.

07-16-2012, 02:13 PM	#116
m_clark54 Scooby Specialist Member#: 224322 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: RGV TX, USA Vehicle: 2013 Scion FR-S 10 Fxt Limited. DGM	And the customer is always right?? What do you even say to a customer who walks in with an issue like that? I know the car can be fixed at some ungodly cost, but stupidity? You know damn well its bound to happen again. Edit: I guess what I'm asking is; Is there a polite way to say " your a ***ing idiot" to your customer? Last edited by m_clark54; 07-16-2012 at 02:21 PM.*

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daseca07 Scooby Newbie Member#: 277630 Join Date: Mar 2011 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Wheaton MD Vehicle: 2007 WRX TR WRB	ive been a auto tech for 12 years and left the dealership to work for the govt because of dealing with these stories like you guys already mentioned. i also got tired of customers thinking they were experts and knew more about cars than the techs.

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assasain Scooby Newbie Member#: 323978 Join Date: Jun 2012 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: North Dakota Vehicle: 2005 WRX Wagon Black	this thread is win, keep them coming. Anytime I have an issue with a car and I don't fix it myself, I always just talk to the service techs and tell them what is happening and my theory on what is wrong with the car. Then I listen to what they have to say and usually go with any extra recommendations they want to do unless it's something I know I can just do myself. I try to keep a good report with the service techs, as it's their job to know what's going on, and how to diagnose/fix the problem.

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mac1124 Scooby Newbie Member#: 286146 Join Date: Jun 2011 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Vancouver, BC Vehicle: 2003 2.5 TS Wagon Blue Ridge Pearl	Great thread!

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SoCaL417 Scooby Newbie Member#: 173414 Join Date: Mar 2008 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Palmdale,CA Vehicle: 2012 WRX SWP	Bump. Great thread.

07-16-2012, 01:27 PM	#113
Jdub.csu NASIOC Supporter Member#: 283784 Join Date: May 2011 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Colorado Vehicle: 2012 SWP WRX HATCH White	Here are some more My car wont start and it has this clunk noise now Can't you just turn them My car overheated and now it wont start It makes a grinding noise Car doesn't run very well, seemed like they had a rodent problem

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RoadKillDMD Scooby Specialist Member#: 284792 Join Date: Jun 2011 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Vanilla Valley, CO Vehicle: 2011 STI Plasma Blue Pearl	Epic

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07-16-2012, 08:15 PM	#124
BeefCurtains64 Scooby Newbie Member#: 251257 Join Date: Jul 2010 Chapter/Region: International Location: Lew Krew Vehicle: 04 Maxima Champaign like da cristal	^^ easy, treat them as they were your friend. Buy them lunch, buy their kids something silly at wally world. Buy them a case of beer. They fix up your car like its their own. You pay the labour and parts. You gain a friend, and someone you can trust. easy as changing oil or making peach cobbler. Also, communication goes both ways, not jus flapping your lips, but you have to attentively listen. You have 1 mouth and 2 ears for a reason.