I swear I HATE mechanics

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at least you aren't a woman because they treat us like fools.

my temp gauge ran hot a few weeks ago so i pulled over and let it cool down. i'm googling and see there is a shop up the street so i make it over there.
pull up
a rep opens my hoods and starts with the "oh shyt oh no" :francis: gives me a 1200 quote for to replace the radiator, water pump, and do a radiator flush (why tf do i need a radiator flush if i am supposed to get a new radiator and the fluids allegedly completely leaking out :what: ).
all he did was look under the hood!
I didn't even see nothing leaking from my car, so i said i'm gonna have to make it home breh :comeon:
made it home (filled it with coolant, turned the heat on to prevent it running hot), went to my neighbor who confirmed a radiator leak.
i replace my radiator (its like a two bolt job) and everything is all good since.... cost about $300.
I am thinking about writing a scathing yelp review on that sheisty mechanic.
 

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Ok I saw a Cadillac on craigslist. Low price, looks great, but the person in the ad said it needs a new catalytic converter

Do you think it's a good idea to buy it? :lupe:
Is the ORIGINAL cat still on the car? That’s the real question. If he already cut that mfr off or he saying he woke up one day and was gone…run

do you have to pass emissions to get the tag where you from? If you do, I wouldn’t even fukk with the car
 

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I remember my mustang was vibrating so i took it to Ford.They literally drove my car on the highway,said nothing wrong then charged me $180 for diagnostic fee :francis:
 
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You guys need to take your car to autozone and do your own diagnostic for free.

Then ask them to print out the diagnostic and go to an extremely great reviewed close to 5 stars mechanic to get the job done.


One thing I learned is, you have to build relationships with great mechanics.

They end up doing extra shyt for free or give something away.

I got oil given for free and free wipers off relations alone.

Tell them you’ll give them a great review, every time they finish their service. It’s better business and don’t fukk with them cooperate ass dealerships.

Your granted to get robbed.
 

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I KNOW THERE ARE SOME DUMBASSES IN THESE SHOPS BUT BE CAREFUL ABOUT USING YOUTUBE TO DIAGNOSE THESE NEW CARS.

I JUST HAD A GUY TODAY THAT FOLLOWED A RECOMMENDATION FROM A YOUTUBE VIDEO AND RUINED HIS ENGINE. 12K DOWN THE DRAIN AND NO WARRANTY BECAUSE IT. JUST WRECKED HIS PREDATOR.
 

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You guys need to take your car to autozone and do your own diagnostic for free.

Then ask them to print out the diagnostic and go to an extremely great reviewed close to 5 stars mechanic to get the job done.
They only gone run the diagnostics again and charge you for it. They have to

You better off getting a FIXD reader. I think they like $50. Blue driver is better but it cost more. I think like 120. That’s if you want to attempt to fix it yourself. Other than that…the scanners at reputable shops…especially dealerships…are far more superior than the free auto zone shyt
 
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They only gone run the diagnostics again and charge you for it. They have to

You better off getting a FIXD reader. I think they like $50. Blue driver is better but it cost more. I think like 120. That’s if you want to attempt to fix it yourself. Other than that…the scanners at reputable shops…especially dealerships…are far more superior than the free auto zone shyt
Wtf nah not in my world. I never had no one run another test after a test. I have a Beemer. They ain’t never done that to me. Why would you go to the stealership anyway. You going to the slaughter house.

Owning one is not a bad idea btw
 

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I remember I was at this Chrysler dealership and they were taking forever to replace an O2 sensor I'd gotten from them. I told them "What's the issue?" The dude replied it's a complicated procedure. I told him "I've replaced the O2 sensor myself in seconds. Do you want me to show you???" He and the people nearby looked at me shook. :dead: I told them to give me my vehicle immediately,
 

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Wtf nah not in my world. I never had no one run another test after a test. I have a Beemer. They ain’t never done that to me. Why would you go to the stealership anyway. You going to the slaughter house.

Owning one is not a bad idea btw
Bruh trust me. Any mechanic you go to is gon hook they shyt up and see what’s going on even if they don’t charge you for the diagnostic (I can tell you have a trustworthy mechanic, so this might be the case)…unless its something simple. If you tryna get that check engine light off the dash, they have to. Radiator leak or something they can physically see then, na. No reader needed

End of the day you just gotta find a mechanic you trust or just pay a premium at a good shop
 

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So you on a budget and tryna shame or force the mechanic to repair the vehicle on what you think needs to be done. Why did you even bring it to the shop. Most likely it's not a coolant leak or a hose. You might have a compressor issue.

I don't hate you, but I hate muthafukkas that pull up to the shop and got all these directions on what we need to do to fix the car and don't know shyt outside of 5 minute google research
So you be flying to third world countries to buy p*ssy on a Walmart car mechanic salary?
:dead:
 

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I went back through the thread and homie got charged 927 to replace the radiator, hoses and fluids. That was actually a very fair price.
 

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Is the ORIGINAL cat still on the car? That’s the real question. If he already cut that mfr off or he saying he woke up one day and was gone…run

do you have to pass emissions to get the tag where you from? If you do, I wouldn’t even fukk with the car


The starter and catalytic converter are bad. Yeah I'm in an area where I would need emissions

The car is low price, $2500
 
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