[Blackbirdws6]

some people just don't get it or have an understanding of how long things should take. If I take my car to a place, I always tell them I am a nut with my car so forgive my behavior (i'm that jackass standing at the bay lol). However, I never want to rush a person working on my car because that will most likely lead to things getting screwed up. I'm very patient and then...if its clearly not then I cause a problem.

I needed my trans fluid CHECKED so I was mulling over taking it to a place since again...I don't really trust anyone. So I finally decide to take it to a local STS (have seen a couple decent rides there) and talk to the people and let them know my mental disorder with my car. I had brought the fluid so all I really needed was access to a lift so the car was level to check the fluid properly. I ask if they want me to pull the car in but the guy assures me that he can drive stick so I say alright. Sure enough he stalls it twice getting it into the garage...beautiful. Then they assign this girl who obviously has very little experience working on cars to jack up my car and check the fluid. Suffice to say I watched and had to stop her before she was ready to jack it up because she had the feet in wrong damn place. I fixed that and the car was lifted. She then needed to ask me where this bolt was to check the fluid (I explained this 3 times prior to the car being in the air). I showed her the bolt and I needed to loosen it for her because it was too tight for her. Fluid was ok so the car was lowered and I pulled the car out this time. I figured this would cost me 5-15 bucks for a lift fee since nothing was even done really. I walk in and the guy says "ok that will be 39 bucks". I say "for what??" and he replied it was for 30 min of work. I said what happened there should not have taken 30 min and 15 at the most. Also, why the hell am I paying mechanic rates for a woman who has no mechanical knowledge? He didnt argue but I threw them a few bucks and was on my way.

Moral of the story, I tried to stay calm and patient but everytime I go to a place it doesnt work out. Long story but it was a prime opportunity to tell it.

-brian