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Mechanics
I hear that and I gotta get more into doing my own work on my rocco and GTI. These are pretty simple cars to work on. I just don't wanna goof something up. I need a set of those ramps that you drive up onto also.
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On Mon, 8 Apr 2002 19:47:16
Larry wrote:
>Second rule is: fix EVERYTHING yourself. There are just too many benefits in doing your own work to list....and you CAN do it.
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>Larry sandiego16V
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: DEMETRIS RAPTIS
> To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> Sent: Monday, April 08, 2002 6:58 AM
> Subject: Mechanics
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> Rule is always stay with a dedicated VW mechanic.But even he will rip you off. My mechanic used to charge reasonable prices couple yrs ago, because he had two very good mechanics working for him. Now those two left to work in the VW stealership and he is forced to work more. guess what happens then, prices go up.He even makes you sign a waiver if you bring your own parts. Be aware though, a mechanic who is very busy is more likely to make mistakes.
> Numerous times I had to go back to adjust timing belt, put nuts on tie rods, tighten strut cups that were producing a "clunk", even replace a missing nut from the bottom of the rear shock. being understaffed produces mistakes. I realized that and from now on simple things I fix them myself.
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