Following the thread of doctors and LBC mechanics, I once overheard an
exchange whereby the doctor exclaimed,"I'm a doctor and don't charge your
rates!?!". To which the LBC guy replied, "Ya, I didn't either when I was a
doctor".
Rich C.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Cliff Davies" <cdavies@holzher.com>
To: <6pack-digest@autox.team.net>
Cc: <SamuelsMA@aol.com>
Sent: Monday, November 25, 2002 11:17 AM
Subject: RE: LBC mechanics
> Mike,
> Your stuck now but if your mechanic is honest and
> does good work keep him.
> Try to work around him for example bring your car
> to him in his slower season if he has one,
> Break your list into manageable chunks and bring
> work to others for example the body work
> go to a body shop. A lot of British stuff is
> simple so reserve only the drive train and
> electrics
> for your British mechanic and go to your local
> whoever changes the oil on your daily cars
> for some other stuff. Be specific and be careful.
> Kind of triage for cars ?
> Over heard at a garage (don't know if it actually
> happened) - mechanic says to Doctor with a E type
> Jag while tuning carbs;
> " We are very similar, you bring your car in and I
> fix your problems, people go to Doctors for
> basically the same".
> Doctor replied, " yes, but can you do everything
> with the car running?"
> Cliff
> 73 TR6
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