Any Certified Masters Here?

"SteveLehto" (stevelehto) 01/08/2016 at 08:57 • Filed to: None

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I am doing a piece on prices charged by mechanics. This piece will be pro-mechanic. Any mechanics here want to help me make sure I get my facts straight? Email me directly at Lehto@kennon.com.

Thanks!

[Cute photo of baby animals for your time.]

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > SteveLehto 01/08/2016 at 09:00

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I’m more of an Accredited Wizard.

SteveLehto > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 01/08/2016 at 09:01

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What is the typical mark-up on Eye-of-newt this time of year?

I’m asking for a friend.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > SteveLehto 01/08/2016 at 09:05

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Oh, well, for artisanal eye of newt it has to be hand-harvested, so it’s out of season. Canned is okay in a pinch, I guess, but it’ll probably be April before a good crop is available.Your local Framer’s Market may have a newt-farmer, though. Typically around two silver pieces if you go that route.

Clown Shoe Pilot > SteveLehto 01/08/2016 at 09:06

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If you have to ask, you can’t afford it. You may need to stick w/ salamander.

Nibby > SteveLehto 01/08/2016 at 09:07

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I have a Masters from an engineering school, but nothing related to mechanics :(

SteveLehto > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 01/08/2016 at 09:08

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I need 4 pounds. For a very important spell.

For a friend.

450X_FTW > Nibby 01/08/2016 at 09:10

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I have one of those too, sadly mechanical engineer doesn’t mean mechanic.....

OPPOsaurus WRX > SteveLehto 01/08/2016 at 09:12

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My brother-in-law are accredited YouTube mechanics (we watch the video then do the repair, we’re still waiting for YouTube to send our diplomas) We got into the habit of calling a shop (usually some chain shop) to get the professional price to see how much we saved. Some were outrages, like $800 to do rear struts on a 2001 Camry, when it only took us 2 hrs and something like $250 of parts. I think the ABS ring on my wifes Escape would have cost like $300 and it was a $10 part and an hours of work

TFSIVTEC drivesavolvo > SteveLehto 01/08/2016 at 09:14

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I work at a Mom and Pop style dealer that has changed very little since the 60's. The service department is hourly (no flat rate) and I earn 20% of the shop labor rate pre-tax. It's a unique situation for sure but if you have any questions about a small old dealer I can try and answer them

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > SteveLehto 01/08/2016 at 09:14

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You might have to substitute boiled hen wattle with ground serpent’s teeth, for what it’ll cost you.

Nibby > 450X_FTW 01/08/2016 at 09:48

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;_;

DasWauto > SteveLehto 01/08/2016 at 10:07

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I think AMGtech is the one you want to get a hold of here. https://kinja.com/amgtech

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > SteveLehto 01/08/2016 at 10:16

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My mom owns a garage and has two ASE master techs in her employ. If there’s any specific questions you have I’ll bounce them off of her.

MRFrankster > SteveLehto 01/08/2016 at 10:30

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GM Parts Dept. Manager. I’d be happy to help.

hubert07 > SteveLehto 01/08/2016 at 17:09

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service advisor at a well known family dealership

Funktheduck > SteveLehto 01/08/2016 at 17:37

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I’m a certified master in my head of many things.

Btw those skunks are probably rabid

sklooner > SteveLehto 01/08/2016 at 18:06

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I’ve been told that i am certifiable, does that count ?

fritzindian > SteveLehto 01/08/2016 at 19:22

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Toyota master diagnostic tech and ase master for over 20 years here

bryan40oop > SteveLehto 01/08/2016 at 21:03

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Ford warranty pay is a joke. As is all manufacturers. But Ford is the only one I’m familiar with.