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RE: @nolnocluap's What Upsets Me About Series - #1: Modern Car "Servicing"
Modern car servicing is a scam, pure and simple.
I was saying this 30 years ago! And things haven't improved any in the ensuing years. When I have work done on my old Jeep, I insist on being there and watching what they do. If I were younger and more agile, I would take on the repairs myself. It is not rocket science. One of the last places I went for a filter change, they put a hole in the new filter with a screwdriver, thinking I wouldn't notice!
Ah so it's not just me? That screwdriver trick I've heard of happening before. Not tight enough? Just puncture it to get more leverage! Goodness.
I'm actually looking forward to taking up the maintenance and repair of the older vehicle we've "downgraded" to. There's a loss of the sense of accomplishment when delegating work out that one can do oneself.
Sure if there's something that I require special tools or skills for, I can get that performed elsewhere on a case by case basis but for everything else...
I was on a buzz for days after fixing the squealing issue. You can't buy the high of having more control over your own environment.
Thanks for the comment!