Ever notice how a lot of times mechanics don't know *** they're talking about. They just start naming parts you need to replace without really knowing what the problem is. Like trial and error at the CUSTOMER'S expense. My uncle took his car to the dealer (to get good service) for a coolant leak. After changing the water pump, some hoses, some seals, and charging $800 for labor they sent him home. Two days later the leak was still there. Took it back. They started naming other things that needed to be replaced. Hmm... Did they even diagnose the car the first time? They didn't mention these things at first. Ok, so I understand that it may be hard to detect a leak like this. But why should we have to pay full price for the FULL time of labor (which is inflated) and the parts? If they misdiagnose, they shouldn't continue to rip off. There are still some honest mechanics around but I generally don't like shops.
Last week... I took my truck to a brake shop to get the brake fluid replaced because I was too lazy to do it myself. I usually don't take it in for these little maintenance type things and afterwards I remember why... The service they provided was so [censored] I couldn't believe it. 1) They didn't even change all the fluid. They pumped the brakes twice at each wheel and called it good. 2) They didn't put a hose over the bleeder bolt, they just let it spray onto my truck. 3) They dumped used brake fluid on the ground for the next rain to clean up. 4) They used brake fluid from an open container and the guy pushed the brake pedal all the way to the floor instead of putting a block underneath it. Yeah, thanks guys! I could've done that myself in a couple minutes too! It's all a big scam. These places turn a couple screws to make it seem like they did something, then they charge you ridiculous amounts. This was a brake shop too. All the places like Jiffy Lube and tire shops are the same. Pure [censored].
Last week... I took my truck to a brake shop to get the brake fluid replaced because I was too lazy to do it myself. I usually don't take it in for these little maintenance type things and afterwards I remember why... The service they provided was so [censored] I couldn't believe it. 1) They didn't even change all the fluid. They pumped the brakes twice at each wheel and called it good. 2) They didn't put a hose over the bleeder bolt, they just let it spray onto my truck. 3) They dumped used brake fluid on the ground for the next rain to clean up. 4) They used brake fluid from an open container and the guy pushed the brake pedal all the way to the floor instead of putting a block underneath it. Yeah, thanks guys! I could've done that myself in a couple minutes too! It's all a big scam. These places turn a couple screws to make it seem like they did something, then they charge you ridiculous amounts. This was a brake shop too. All the places like Jiffy Lube and tire shops are the same. Pure [censored].
