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How about this one: go to a local tire/alignment place recommended by a local racing and watch the saga.
I remind the guy in a joking way "don't forget to use a torque wrench".
Hanging out front I see the guy put the pads under the floor pan and feel the kicker skipping a beat. Correct him.
There goes off the lug nuts. With the impact. O.k., I rationalize, the aluminum threads are strong enough for that.
Out of sight go the tires and back they come.
O.k. Not good. Tourque sticks on 1/2"impacts are not the same as a tourque wrench. Correct him again. I watch as the kid goes up to the front counter with the wrench in hand for an explanation of what all those numbers mean.
Hmmm. One front is on the back. "Can you switch that around guy's?". Blank stare. No speak english/stoned/"special case".
Hmmm again. These are directional tires that have to be in the same direction. Please remount. Another half an hour explaining to the tire gut why that is so and why he should do get the kid to do it.
Hmmm again. Fresh scratchs.
I mentioned it to the owner another day and got the full schpeal of how they are trained professionals and I'm not. I pulled out my own ASE card with 7 certificates on it which resulted in a 45 minute argument. I thought I heard all the lines before but this guy was as good as a shaky surgeon.
It just goes to show-A wall-full of certificates and a row of Snap-On tool boxes don't always add up to a correct job.
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