I connected my neighbor, who was selling a 2010 Honda Accord which I had cared for 7 years, with a friend of my wife's who was seeking a car for her grandson.
In addition to the maintenance history, I provided a neat "what's next" list.
It mentioned a recent oil change and the use of a premium filter which could be rerun through the next oil change.
I explained how the upcoming, easy oil change would be a good tutorial for the kid. I volunteered to be the tutor.
I also reported on the great condition of the brakes which my neighbor had done just before the sale.
Nice, right?
Grandma elected to go to a shabby, nationally foundering retailer which just folded here but which kept it's service bays alive.
Perhaps you can guess the name? I'd bet any Manny, Moe or Jack could guess the name.
She bought an oil change the car didn't need. I didn't ask for details.
She paid >$1,600 for a complete brake job AND THEY DID NOTHING.
That intel came from her neighbor, a retired mechanic, who inspected the car for her as a favor.
Please excuse the sixtiesism but my mind is blown. I will avoid any substantive communication with this lady for ever.
I'm actually better off not thinking about it.
In addition to the maintenance history, I provided a neat "what's next" list.
It mentioned a recent oil change and the use of a premium filter which could be rerun through the next oil change.
I explained how the upcoming, easy oil change would be a good tutorial for the kid. I volunteered to be the tutor.
I also reported on the great condition of the brakes which my neighbor had done just before the sale.
Nice, right?
Grandma elected to go to a shabby, nationally foundering retailer which just folded here but which kept it's service bays alive.
Perhaps you can guess the name? I'd bet any Manny, Moe or Jack could guess the name.
She bought an oil change the car didn't need. I didn't ask for details.
She paid >$1,600 for a complete brake job AND THEY DID NOTHING.
That intel came from her neighbor, a retired mechanic, who inspected the car for her as a favor.
Please excuse the sixtiesism but my mind is blown. I will avoid any substantive communication with this lady for ever.
I'm actually better off not thinking about it.