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Sundar wrote:Ted_v2 wrote:Nesc has a basic auto electrical program, good starting point imo. But unless you are highly skilled in diagnostic work auto electrical eh making sense.
Take a look at South Main Auto channel on YouTube. They do some in depth diagnostic work. Not just change sensors and clear check engine lights
You went there?
Patelle wrote:Need a competent mechanic for my Suzuki Swift...preferably in the Port-of-Spain Area...Any suggestions.
Big Z wrote:
They still on 2001 salaries?Ted_v2 wrote:Got a job at a dealership. Didn't take it however. 3500 they starting with. Need to walk with your own hand tools.
Ted_v2 wrote:Got a job at a dealership. Didn't take it however. 3500 they starting with. Need to walk with your own hand tools.
Ted_v2 wrote:I work for basically that pay grade, I do everything from tires to suspension, service ect small electrical. Diagnostic work minor fab stuff.
I'm at the start of my career, slowly gaining skills.
TurboSingh12 wrote:Ted that's why we only fix performance cars and make sure that the owners know exactly how much they will be spending up front.
Rovin's Audio wrote:^^^^hmmm all da setta typing , u cuda get ah wuk to write for papers or magazines ......
Doh get tie up...some men with performance cars does coast to pay price too....ever wonder why most of them "specialist" performance/luxury car mechanics does have cars parked up in the garage for months and sometimes years? Either they sourcing the parts outside the company or on back order.skylinechild wrote:Rovin's Audio wrote:^^^^hmmm all da setta typing , u cuda get ah wuk to write for papers or magazines ......
the only magazine where i would want to work is penthouse...lol...no typing required....
but i understand the point turbosingh tryin to make.. charge premium for performance cars....the premium price keeps the sufferers away.....
racedriverpro wrote:Doh get tie up...some men with performance cars does coast to pay price too....
ever wonder why most of them "specialist" performance/luxury car mechanics does have cars parked up in the garage for months and sometimes years?
Either they sourcing the parts outside the company or on back order. OR THEY TOO CHEAP TO PAY
My point basically is that vehicle owner sufferership is not related to wealth.
If you put the mechanic/customer relationship under a microscope you would realize that most times, one is looking to outfox the other.skylinechild wrote:racedriverpro wrote:Doh get tie up...some men with performance cars does coast to pay price too....
ever wonder why most of them "specialist" performance/luxury car mechanics does have cars parked up in the garage for months and sometimes years?
Either they sourcing the parts outside the company or on back order. OR THEY TOO CHEAP TO PAY
My point basically is that vehicle owner sufferership is not related to wealth.
know what you mean..... it could go either way....
the high price does keep the sufferer away and sometimes the sufferer is the performance car owner
but at what point does the mechanic say " i only wukkin on performance cars cause dem does pay???"
yes is the mech private garage and he has the right not to repair random cars.... but ....
is it a case where the mech have clientele who not trust worthy with payments OR
is it that mechanic feels he could make more from servicing those types ( case the car is performance oriented they will spend more ) as opposed to regular econo boxes ???
Strugglerzinc wrote:So serious question, what is an acceptable salary for someone doing basic/mid level work ie. servicing, suspension, minor engine work (mounts, starter, alternator etc)
Not a 30 year veteran who can rebuild engines with they eyes closed and two foot tied, level salary.
racedriverpro wrote:If you put the mechanic/customer relationship under a microscope you would realize that most times, one is looking to outfox the other.
Mechanics are mostly smartmen out there, meaning that the out to make a quick dollar and some even aim to get rich and would take every opportunity to do so.
Most male customers know this and deals with it accordingly...meaning that they are quite aware that the mechanic will try to exploit them so most times they would try to counteract this with their own smartmanism...
I think their might be some good genuine mechanics out there but unfortunately everybody "loves" money. Simple thing like tuning cars..98% of the tuners out there am sure is doing crap....the tune might work...but the quality is poor..and sometimes it's not even their intellectual property but instead maps that they got online...but leave that for a next time.
How many small garages including the popular ones have fixed prices on the range of services offered?
Went to a garage recently...they also sell new and used parts...took a minute to ask the mechanic for his opinion on something...
Mech....so you doing your own work?
Me ...yea. but would like to have an idea as to what could cause the problem to have an idea as to how to tackle the job...
Mech...well you will have to fight up and see..
Its clear as day. Everyman for themselves.
I prefer to be empowered and to empower others rather than be dependent..
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