Diagnosis and estimates
- Mechanic: "It's your alternator." Me: "Are you sure?" Mechanic: "I'm sure it's $900."
- Why did the mechanic stare at the engine? It was a staring problem. He billed two hours for it.
- I asked what was wrong. He said, "Everything, but we'll start with your wallet."
- The estimate said "parts, labour, and a small adventure fee." I didn't ask.
- Mechanics don't say "I don't know." They say, "Let me pull it apart and find out," and then bill you for the finding.
- My check engine light was on. He turned it off and charged me for "light management."
- I asked for a quote. He handed me a poem about ball joints.
- The mechanic said the noise was "normal." Normal for what, I didn't get to ask.
In the bay
- Why do mechanics make great partners? They know when something sounds expensive before it breaks.
- A mechanic's favourite song? "The Sound of Silence," right after the engine stalls.
- I watched him tap a part with a wrench and nod. The nod cost $40.
- How many mechanics does it take to change a headlight? One, and a story about why you need all four.
- He showed me the old part. I showed him my old bank balance. We understood each other.
- The shop motto: "We fix it right the first time, and twice if you hurry."
- I asked if it was an easy fix. He said, "Easy for me." That's why there's a labour rate.
- My mechanic has a PhD: Pretty High Diagnostics.
- Why was the brake caliper calm? It was under pressure but used to it.
- The mechanic sneezed and added "shop supplies" to the bill.
Pickup and punchlines
- I picked up the car and it ran better and my budget ran worse.
- He said, "Good news, it's fixed. Bad news, so is your bank account."
- The receipt was so long the printer asked for a coffee break.
- Mechanic joke formula: "Your [part] is [bad adjective], that'll be [alarming number]."
- I asked if I could pay in installments. He said, "The car already is."
- Why did the spark plug get promoted? It always fired when it mattered.
- My favourite diagnostic tool is the mechanic's face when he starts the engine.
- He tightened one bolt and the bill said "reassembly." Hero work.
- The car drives like new. My finances feel gently used.
- I left a tip. He left me a "customer satisfaction survey." We're even.
- A mechanic never lies. He just speaks in estimates.
- Why did the radiator go to therapy? It couldn't keep its cool.
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Frequently asked questions
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