Mechanics are your friends

[Motu]

Actualy I envy the motorcycle mechanics,outboard mechanics,machinery mechanics and auto trans guys - because they work in specialised fields and have no real competion,they have a much better chance of recovering the time spent on jobs.Us guys in general automotive repairs are hamstrung by competition from immigrant workers in our field working for peanuts and undercutting other garages and consumer watchdogs.When I worked in a lawnmower shop I'd give the customer the bill for a chainsaw service and they'd say they were charged less for a service on their Holden,and it was true...it's a time consuming job to service a chainsaw,and I charged for the time spent....wish I could do that now....

[Mr Skid]

So can I get a discount if I come see you?

Ya better stay off the NW motorway from now on, there'll be a Pajero with your name on it!