Well, that's the irony, isn't it? I don't work on cars with fuel injection or on-board computers. Just not interested - they don't intrigue me half as much. Plus, to really work on these newer cars, you need a computer yourself half the time, that speaks the same language, so you're programming the car nearly as much as you are actually hands-on with it. I much prefer taking things apart, trying to figure out what's wrong, replacing stuff, and putting it back together to see if that worked.
My advice, FWIW. Have your mechanic pop the hood and point out *exactly* what will be repaired (even if you do plan to have them do it all, have them explain *anyway*). And while they're there, ask more questions - is that the distributor? what are these things? where does this go? how does that work? If the guy (or gal) gives you attitude for asking basic questions, then unless this mechanic otherwise walks on water, don't waste your time with that place again! Or if it's the dealership, ask for a manager and explain you just don't feel that comfy, and you want some basic engine questions answered. :-D
As for the trip - packing the cameras now. Got my eighty-year old Ansco for the roadside attractions, and now I just have to find Jiji. He was around here somewhere - he's going with me, and I'm gonna take as many pictures as I can with Jiji in the shot. Why not, eh? It's MY frickin' vacation!
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Date: 9 Sep 2004 06:09 am (UTC)My advice, FWIW. Have your mechanic pop the hood and point out *exactly* what will be repaired (even if you do plan to have them do it all, have them explain *anyway*). And while they're there, ask more questions - is that the distributor? what are these things? where does this go? how does that work? If the guy (or gal) gives you attitude for asking basic questions, then unless this mechanic otherwise walks on water, don't waste your time with that place again! Or if it's the dealership, ask for a manager and explain you just don't feel that comfy, and you want some basic engine questions answered. :-D
As for the trip - packing the cameras now. Got my eighty-year old Ansco for the roadside attractions, and now I just have to find Jiji. He was around here somewhere - he's going with me, and I'm gonna take as many pictures as I can with Jiji in the shot. Why not, eh? It's MY frickin' vacation!
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