Date: 5 Feb 2005 15:15:39 GMT From: Dave Hinz <DaveHinznospamcop.net> Subject: Re: Brake job $$$
On Fri, 4 Feb 2005 18:06:36 -0500, The Malt Hound <Malt_Houndnospamgt; wrote: > > "Dave Hinz" <DaveHinznospamcop.net> wrote in message > news:36hv6mF51a525U3nospamvidual.net... >> Heck, the place I have do work for me finds it helpful when I do all >> the >> parts locating and sourcing. I also lend them the shop manuals as >> appropriate. >> Of course, when they see me coming, they know it's something >> inconvenient, >> unpleasant, or which requires a lift. > I'll bet that if I were a mechanic and saw you coming, Dave, I > frikkien run!! Well, the Saab master tech who used to do all my work, would let me use his personal car for the day when he had mine. I always made a point of making sure his tank was full of premium, and that I got a case of his favorite beer which I left on the passenger seat. Little things like this help, when you just stuck a guy with exhaust system or steering rack work, you know? Dave