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IF YOU CAN HEAR ME, I BEG FOR AN ANSWER:

Are there any more honest mechanics out there?

I know that they exist, so why can’t I find one? I need a hookup. While some of this comes from me being really frustrated over the latest car issues, this seems to rear its grotesque head way too often for my liking.

Do I really have to regret going on vacation for my son’s 6th birthday? I can’t go to Applebee’s and enjoy a burger anymore?

I’m starting to wonder if I should keep 2-3K in the bank just for car repairs. What’s the use of pumping so much money into vehicles that will probably end up costing you more than you paid for it? It seems like everyone goes through this. I  think it’s time for me to fight back!

I’ve been thinking hard about , actual solutions. Ways for the every (wo)man to stand up to these thieves in jumpsuits with monkey wrenches.

Bribe a mechanic

Does this seem so far fetched? We all have something to offer right? I feel like just waking in to the nearest dealership service center with a card that says ‘Call Me’ to the brightest looking grease monkey.  I will give free tech support of equal value to anyone that wants to deal with my car, present or future. I don’t know what else I could offer (seriously, get your mind out of the gutter) but I’m willing to be reasonable.

Befriend a mechanic

Honestly, this is probably where I’m headed. My buddy Mike is moving closer to me and we recently reconnected on Facebook (of course). So why not hook up your mechanic friend with money, you pay for the parts and pay him labor. It will be cheaper and everyone wins. Also, you know your buddy isn’t going to try to screw you over to make a few extra dollars (well, at least you hope not and it’s not as likely).

Become a hobbyist mechanic

When the other two really aren’t an option, why not take it up as a hobby? I consider myself to be an awful handyperson. However, I do know how to use Google. As a matter of fact, with Google’s help, I fixed my bathtub when my landlord just kept ignoring my phone calls (which reminds me that I need to fix my toilet too). I’m a pretty mean Lego constructor and I follow directions fairly well on those hard to read Ikea instructions (seriously, what is that little stick figure dude doing?)

All I would need to do is figure out what one of these is, and I’m set! right?!

Anyone else got some suggestions?

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