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Originally posted by Roger Hall
The term ripped off is relitive, but if you plan on taking it to the mechanic often it gets expensive. If you are willing to work on the car youself buy one. If you plan on taking it to the mechanic often I might reconsider the purchase.
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In my case I will stick with the term "ripped off". Considering that I was charged for work that was not performed and random part replacements that did nothing to cure a specific problem, I don't know of any other term to use.
I want to thank everyone for their input and assistance. I will swing by Sears and pick up some decent "Craftsman" tools. I know that they are not Snap-Ons, but I'm sure they will do for my modest needs. Would springing for the official factory shop manuals be a waste of money?
I think I also have gotten a line on a Porsche mechanic as well. I started calling the for sale adds in my area for various model Porsches and started asking who does their service. Out of six people that I contacted, four were getting their Porsches serviced by a local mechanic named Matthias. Some of them had been going to him for many many years with their cars and everyone was very positive about him. Some did mention that his hourly rate was a bit high, but all of them said he was very competent and was quite honest. I guess that is about all you can ask of a mechanic.
Does anybody know what a fair rate would be for a Timing belt change or a clutch job so I can compare with his cost when I try to speak with him tomorrow?
Thank you again everybody. I REALLY appreciate the help!