So my baby has been going through some issues. A mysterious misfiring problem that seems to get better and worse depending on the moon phase. I finally broke down and took her to a local shop. The shop came highly recommended from a coworker friend, who claims to have been with them for over two decades. This is a pretty big step for me, since I don't like to have strangers touching my baby...Guess what they told me yesterday?
"You need new plugs, wires and fuel filter for $450".
me: were you able to get the SES light to come back on?
"No."
Me: Did you even try?
"No."
Me: But like I told your guys when I dropped off my car, the light went off the day before. It went off once already - it will most likely come back on if you give it WOT, or run through the gears under 2K.
"Sir, we don't have time to drive 50 miles around to try to see if it would come back on."
(in my mind) well then did you actually DO any testing...?
Me: so the $450 is based on how many hours of work?
"3 and 1/2 hours"
Me: is John#1, John #2 or John#3 in? I spoke to them when I was there.
"everyone's out on vacation. For the entire week."
Me: ...
Granted, the last one is probably just a coincidence. But I took the car to the shop because I was worried it was something more serious. I think I was partly responsible because, well I gave them too much info when I dropped off my car. You know, when you go see the doctor, OBVIOUSLY you wouldn't want to give him/her anything more than "this hurts right here".
Anyway, guess I'll have to go the DIY route, just as the traffic gods intended.
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