I have a rule with taking my parts to a shop - I will only bring OEM parts for that specific model. If something needs to be replaced that interacts with a non-stock (I still only use Subaru OEM parts), I will detail out everything that has been done in relation to that needing work.Well.... yeah I turn it down because I have way too much paying work to do to install parts the custmer brought themselves...... On top of that I still have to warranty my work. Translation is that I install your part, it goes bad, I still have to warranty the labor, that means your car will be sitting on my rack costing me money while you take the part back to get another....
Never got f*ed because I knew enough about the car I was bringing in to laugh in the guy's face and leave. I have watched multiple friends get screwed by independents and dealer alike. Generally I just refer them to specialty shops.You sound like the classic I got effed by a mechanic, so they must all be thieves kinda guy, sadly thats our biggest obstacle to overcome with automotive. People that have this mindset that we are just a bunch of thieves. Sadly there are those out there that really do deserve this reputation, it ruins it for the majority of us.
On the note of the race shop..... thats just a naive statement..... Most race shops are were you will find the most hacks doing work. The phrase you are looking for is specialty shop.
You are correct, mis-noted the name.
Can't agree more.Dont get me wrong, if you can do it, by all means wrench away. No reason why if your capable you shouldnt be saving for yourself when you can, but make no mistake, the number of people who can do it properly vs those who cause more problems than they fix is very slim.
I meant specialty shops, and I have always received a positive reaction. Locally, there are a ton of Subaru specialty shops that have converted their shop Forester into an STI Forester after an STI has come in wrecked.CrabJoe StretchPants said:Please take a camera with you so you can capture the look on the guys' faces when you bring a Forester to a race shop. Then kindly share it with us.