Comments on: Any possibility for a change in luck? http://www.karbonkountymoos.com/2006/04/29/any-possibility-for-a-change-in-luck/ I'm physically incapable of making a long story short - and I've been making short stories long for years. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:03:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.2 by: GuusjeM http://www.karbonkountymoos.com/2006/04/29/any-possibility-for-a-change-in-luck/#comment-2670 Wed, 03 May 2006 23:58:00 +0000 http://www.karbonkountymoos.com/2006/04/29/any-possibility-for-a-change-in-luck/#comment-2670 Shouldn't you change their name to "Mr. and Mrs. BadWrench? Shouldn’t you change their name to “Mr. and Mrs. BadWrench?

]]> by: Justin http://www.karbonkountymoos.com/2006/04/29/any-possibility-for-a-change-in-luck/#comment-2669 Wed, 03 May 2006 06:58:00 +0000 http://www.karbonkountymoos.com/2006/04/29/any-possibility-for-a-change-in-luck/#comment-2669 Honest mechanics are few and far between. I guess I shouldn't say that, honest repair shop owners are few and far between, usually it's the boss not the guys twisting the wrenches. Big part of the reason I quit wrenching years ago and went to driving truck, I don't even want to be associated with such a racket. I hear stories like this almost every day, I've even volunteered to pay the shops in question a visit on several occasions. It's really funny how their mannerisms change when they figure out that they're talking to someone that isn't swallowing their bullshit, backpeddling doesn't even begin to describe it. They may think that they can rip off some single mom that doesn't know a piston from a piss pot, but they find out differently real quick if said single mom happens to be a friend of mine. Makes me all that much more thankful that I know how to work on my own cars, I haven't paid someone to fix a car for me yet, and I don't ever intend to with the way most of them do business. If you ever need my "consulting services", feel free to drop me a line. I actually get a kick out of catching the bastards at their little shell game, makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. ;) Honest mechanics are few and far between. I guess I shouldn’t say that, honest repair shop owners are few and far between, usually it’s the boss not the guys twisting the wrenches. Big part of the reason I quit wrenching years ago and went to driving truck, I don’t even want to be associated with such a racket.

I hear stories like this almost every day, I’ve even volunteered to pay the shops in question a visit on several occasions. It’s really funny how their mannerisms change when they figure out that they’re talking to someone that isn’t swallowing their bullshit, backpeddling doesn’t even begin to describe it. They may think that they can rip off some single mom that doesn’t know a piston from a piss pot, but they find out differently real quick if said single mom happens to be a friend of mine.

Makes me all that much more thankful that I know how to work on my own cars, I haven’t paid someone to fix a car for me yet, and I don’t ever intend to with the way most of them do business.

If you ever need my “consulting services”, feel free to drop me a line. I actually get a kick out of catching the bastards at their little shell game, makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. ;)

]]> by: Pandora's hubby http://www.karbonkountymoos.com/2006/04/29/any-possibility-for-a-change-in-luck/#comment-2668 Wed, 03 May 2006 04:16:00 +0000 http://www.karbonkountymoos.com/2006/04/29/any-possibility-for-a-change-in-luck/#comment-2668 Reminds me of the time I told Mr. Mopar I wouldn't pay for the engine damage HE caused. He said he was going to call the police. I said that was fine with me. He hung up. Five minutes later he called back and said he was ready to negotiate. Later I picked up the car and went right over and traded for one of the Goodwrench's cars. You need to let us know the address of the Goodwrench family you were dealing with so we can stay away from that place. Keep your chin up. It is scary the way some people stand in line to kick someone who is down, but I have lived long enough to realize it is a fact time (or God) wounds all heels. Take care Reminds me of the time I told Mr. Mopar I wouldn’t pay for the engine damage HE caused. He said he was going to call the police. I said that was fine with me. He hung up. Five minutes later he called back and said he was ready to negotiate. Later I picked up the car and went right over and traded for one of the Goodwrench’s cars. You need to let us know the address of the Goodwrench family you were dealing with so we can stay away from that place. Keep your chin up. It is scary the way some people stand in line to kick someone who is down, but I have lived long enough to realize it is a fact time (or God) wounds all heels. Take care

]]> by: Moosekahl http://www.karbonkountymoos.com/2006/04/29/any-possibility-for-a-change-in-luck/#comment-2667 Tue, 02 May 2006 01:13:00 +0000 http://www.karbonkountymoos.com/2006/04/29/any-possibility-for-a-change-in-luck/#comment-2667 Does Mr Goodwrench have a brother in Rochester? My mechanic has told me twice there was "no problem with my gas milage" after a sudden 8-10 miles per gallon deficit. He FINALLY checked the oxygen sensors after I told him his computers must be wrong. He replaced one...I'm crossing fingers and twos, right now I think (I hope) it's doing better. And he had the gaul to tell me that 8 miles a gallon difference isn't that big a deal...at $2.89 a gallon, a twelve gallon tank that works out to some serious cash...ugh! I applaud you for standing up for yourself and the Baron! Does Mr Goodwrench have a brother in Rochester? My mechanic has told me twice there was “no problem with my gas milage” after a sudden 8-10 miles per gallon deficit. He FINALLY checked the oxygen sensors after I told him his computers must be wrong. He replaced one…I’m crossing fingers and twos, right now I think (I hope) it’s doing better. And he had the gaul to tell me that 8 miles a gallon difference isn’t that big a deal…at $2.89 a gallon, a twelve gallon tank that works out to some serious cash…ugh!

I applaud you for standing up for yourself and the Baron!

]]> by: Sister Jane http://www.karbonkountymoos.com/2006/04/29/any-possibility-for-a-change-in-luck/#comment-2666 Mon, 01 May 2006 15:34:00 +0000 http://www.karbonkountymoos.com/2006/04/29/any-possibility-for-a-change-in-luck/#comment-2666 Amazing story - typical that gas was stolen at this time with the high prices. Although, to work on the engine they usually empty the tanks into a receiving barrel and replace the gas after the work is done. Sounds like you handled it like a pro - they should be hiring you to handle their collections. Amazing story - typical that gas was stolen at this time with the high prices. Although, to work on the engine they usually empty the tanks into a receiving barrel and replace the gas after the work is done. Sounds like you handled it like a pro - they should be hiring you to handle their collections.

]]> by: Anonymous http://www.karbonkountymoos.com/2006/04/29/any-possibility-for-a-change-in-luck/#comment-2665 Mon, 01 May 2006 03:11:00 +0000 http://www.karbonkountymoos.com/2006/04/29/any-possibility-for-a-change-in-luck/#comment-2665 These clowns must've worked in the Phoenix area at one time -- I've heard stories like this from dozens of people here. (With the exception of trying to pin the blame on a dead person.) What's even worse is that the people who pull these things usually work for a dealership -- with expensive lawyers on retainer. You could try to sue the bastards, but you'd wind up in the poor house -- and <I>your</I> lawyer would get all of the money from any settlement. Unfortunately, there's not enough sturdy trees around here to hang all the jerks who desparately need it. <B>Kirk</B> (from downtown Kizmai, AZ) These clowns must’ve worked in the Phoenix area at one time — I’ve heard stories like this from dozens of people here. (With the exception of trying to pin the blame on a dead person.) What’s even worse is that the people who pull these things usually work for a dealership — with expensive lawyers on retainer. You could try to sue the bastards, but you’d wind up in the poor house — and your lawyer would get all of the money from any settlement.

Unfortunately, there’s not enough sturdy trees around here to hang all the jerks who desparately need it.

Kirk (from downtown Kizmai, AZ)

]]> by: threecollie http://www.karbonkountymoos.com/2006/04/29/any-possibility-for-a-change-in-luck/#comment-2664 Mon, 01 May 2006 02:37:00 +0000 http://www.karbonkountymoos.com/2006/04/29/any-possibility-for-a-change-in-luck/#comment-2664 I hope that LOTS of local people read your blog, know the service place you are referring to, and boycott them but good. Bad enough for them to be incompetent and dishonest but to lie in that manner is inexcusable. It is a shame that you had to deal with it. I hope that LOTS of local people read your blog, know the service place you are referring to, and boycott them but good.
Bad enough for them to be incompetent and dishonest but to lie in that manner is inexcusable. It is a shame that you had to deal with it.

]]> by: Montana Girl http://www.karbonkountymoos.com/2006/04/29/any-possibility-for-a-change-in-luck/#comment-2663 Sun, 30 Apr 2006 19:18:00 +0000 http://www.karbonkountymoos.com/2006/04/29/any-possibility-for-a-change-in-luck/#comment-2663 Karen I became horribly frustrated FOR YOU just reading this!!! I can't believe that lady would insinuate that the Baron would lie. C'mon now, Mrs. Goodwrench. For real. Sigh. I hope everything is going ok now!! Karen I became horribly frustrated FOR YOU just reading this!!! I can’t believe that lady would insinuate that the Baron would lie. C’mon now, Mrs. Goodwrench. For real. Sigh. I hope everything is going ok now!!

]]> by: Linda http://www.karbonkountymoos.com/2006/04/29/any-possibility-for-a-change-in-luck/#comment-2662 Sun, 30 Apr 2006 17:52:00 +0000 http://www.karbonkountymoos.com/2006/04/29/any-possibility-for-a-change-in-luck/#comment-2662 Karen,First off I always get the hebes when establisments are run by Mr. anybody!muffler,goodwrench etc!Weirds me out and makes me think where are their priorities...! Sorry (A) the finacial cost and (B) the emotional one!Oh, the "luxery of "motoring"! I could re mortgage the house with the cost of gas here right now!Glad you stood your ground, one more time!Pain in the behind tho isn't it!Hang Tough! Linda Karen,First off I always get the hebes when establisments are run by Mr. anybody!muffler,goodwrench etc!Weirds me out and makes me think where are their priorities…! Sorry (A) the finacial cost and (B) the emotional one!Oh, the “luxery of “motoring”! I could re mortgage the house with the cost of gas here right now!Glad you stood your ground, one more time!Pain in the behind tho isn’t it!Hang Tough!
Linda

]]> by: Anonymous http://www.karbonkountymoos.com/2006/04/29/any-possibility-for-a-change-in-luck/#comment-2661 Sun, 30 Apr 2006 17:27:00 +0000 http://www.karbonkountymoos.com/2006/04/29/any-possibility-for-a-change-in-luck/#comment-2661 Hopefully they didn't charge you for the gas. The way prices are for petrol right now, filling two tanks (which my dad has on his pickup even though he never takes it out of Billings) would probably cost more than a new engine!!!! (Right now, regular unleaded in Mesa AZ is around $3 a gallon, and at some stations in Scottsdale it's going for around $3.25. Hope it comes down some in the next couple of weeks, or I'll run up some high charges on my gas cards -- 1200 miles is a lot of gas, even with a subcompact car that gets 40 mpg on the highway.) <B>Kirk</B> (who hasn't started robbing banks to fill up the tank -- <I>yet</I>) Hopefully they didn’t charge you for the gas. The way prices are for petrol right now, filling two tanks (which my dad has on his pickup even though he never takes it out of Billings) would probably cost more than a new engine!!!! (Right now, regular unleaded in Mesa AZ is around $3 a gallon, and at some stations in Scottsdale it’s going for around $3.25. Hope it comes down some in the next couple of weeks, or I’ll run up some high charges on my gas cards — 1200 miles is a lot of gas, even with a subcompact car that gets 40 mpg on the highway.)

Kirk (who hasn’t started robbing banks to fill up the tank — yet)

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