I *heart* Keith
Most mechanics have a bad reputation. Most people think mechanics are out to rip you off by suggesting repairs that are not needed. I recently sent my truck to have some work done. I wanted a new serpentine belt put on it, wanted the brakes checked and fixed and the coolant flushed. I sent the car to Keith. Here's what happened:- I supplied the belt (cost $40) and Keith put it on for free
- He took the tires off, looked at the brakes, said they're fine - No charge
- He said my truck doesn't need new anti-freeze ever really and if it were his truck, he wouldn't do it.
So what I expected would cost $200-300 turned out costing me only $40 for the belt. An honest mechanic - and a good one. Just for the dealership to change the belt, they'd charge me $100, brakes and a coolant flush would be another couple hundred.
posted by E @10:19 AM