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After having skipped several oil changes, I finally decided to get it changed at the local Goodyear Auto Center. Not that I don't know how to do it myself, but at twenty five dollars it's not worth the effort nor the mess. Never mind the fact that it's not my money I'd be spending; my dad offered to pay for it.
Now, the reason I chose Goodyear rather than Jiffylube, is because my dad and I are regulars at Goodyear, they know us pretty well and as such are less likely to screw us over and treat us like most mechanics would out-of-towners.
I haven't been there for about a year.
In that time, they've done some massive restructuring of their staff. There wasn't one person I recognized, and they spoke to me like an old woman. Apart from that, the following conversation transpired:
MechanicBob: We just finished doing our inspection of your vehicle, and we've noticed a couple of things wrong with your car that needed to be taken care of immediately.
Me: What all's wrong?
MechanicBob: Well, for one thing, your oil drain plug is smashed, it wont screw back into the drain. For another you've got a pretty substantial oil leak. We're going to need to you pay another twenty for the plug, and a hundred and fifty for the fixing the leak.
Me: Wait, so, how did you get it out of there? The plug, I mean.
MechanicBob: (Frustrated because he's retarded and probably inbred.) We unscrewed it. (Said in a matter-of-fact way that was meant to make me feel stupid.)
Me: If the threads are too "smashed" to screw it back in, I can't imagine how it could screw out.
MechanicBob: It just did.
Me: Well, I only have this check from my dad to pay for this, no cash.
MechanicBob: Well, somebody's gotta pay for this stuff we did.
Me: So, you went ahead and fixed everything without asking me what I wanted done? Look, I only came in here for an oil change--
MechanicBob: (Interrupting me.) Look buddy, if we stopped to ask every time we saw a problem, we'd never get any work done.
Me: I bet you wouldn't. The fact is, I know a little plug doesn't cost twenty bucks, and the plug wasn't damaged until after you took it out. I also knew about the leak, and told your buddy over there about it before he took my car in and told him not to worry about it, that I'll take care of that myself.
MechanicBob: Well, somebody's gotta pay for it.
Me: What, was one of your guys trying to swat a fly with a hammer and it landed on the drain plug? Or is this some of your own selective salesmanship?
MechanicBob: (Ignoring me.) You could use our phone if you need to call your daddy to see if he'll write you another check.
Me: Wait a second, am I on tv? Am I being Punk'd? How about instead I use your phone to call your regional manager and ask him how this makes sense? Do you go to McDonald's and have them give you extra shit without asking and then charge you for it? I thought this kind of shit only happened in movies to tourists who were stranded out in the middle of the desert.
MechanicBob: Fine, I'll figure something out. (Goes back out to the garage, talks to his crew.)
(A few minutes pass.)
MechanicBob: (Returns to the lobby, lots more oil on his onesie) Alright, we replaced the plug and fixed the leak. Your car's ready. (I hear my engine idle outside.)
Me: Thanks.
That was two weeks ago.
During the year long hiatus from getting my oil changed, I checked my fluid levels every other day. Since the oil change two weeks ago, I hadn't checked it until this morning. My dipstick is dry, save for a few dark black specks on the very bottom. There's also no evidence of further leakage.
Second, my car has been idling funny ever since. It goes up to 2000 rpm's, and down to 500 almost dying, then back up to 2000 again. I'm certain he did some spiteful-mechanic bullshit, probably hoping I wouldn't catch it resulting in the engine seizing.
Moral of the story: don't point out what a shit face your mechanic is until after your car is in your possession.
I don't want the guy to lose his job, and I don't want a coupon because I'm definitely never going back to Goodyear again; but I do want revenge.
Any creative ideas that wont result in jailtime?
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