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Originally posted by masraum
All in all I usually figure that a mechanic is at least partially a rip-off. That way when I find a decent one (they are out there, but few and far between) it's a pleasant surprise. I prefer to just do my own stuff because I can't always find the good ones.
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No truer words could be spoken.
I'll add all the trades to that list that includes mechanics. I've been ripped off by plumbers, tile setters, HVAC, roofers, AND mechanics. I've learned how to do all those things now, not because I'm cheap, but because I just want a quality product. I would pay a premium just to know the job will be done right. Turns out, even money isn't good enough incentive to get the job done right. You just have to luck out and get a guy with a work ethic.
If you have a good mechanic, or tradesman-HANG ON TO THEM!! Bribe them with bags of coffee or lquor-whatever it takes.