I'm pissed. ![[scream]](/images/smilies/icon_smile_scream.gif "Scream [scream]")
So the bimmer's been making some creaking noise in the front whenever I turn the steering wheel to the right. Sometimes I can notice it while driving. (Think it's from the passenger side wheel.) Fine, so I took it over to the nearest Goodyear center to get it inspected and to get it aligned. (I take some serious hits on the crappy rodes here 'cause the car rides lowered on 18"'s.)
Well they can't get it on ramp to do the test and the idiot hits something from underneath the front part of the car, under the engine side while trying to get the car on. Of course that got my attention. (Just like the time I took the car to get the A/C compressor replaced and the mechanic hit something with his drill, smoke flew out everywhere, the car started leaking underneath, and I crapped my pants accordingly.) He said it was nothing. Whatever.
So in the end he couldn't look under, and in the process got my keys, door, seat, steering wheel, and gearnob oily and dirty. And the steering? Well now it seems loose and the creaking is even worse. The shaking feels worse too. (I always thought a little shaking was normal due to the tire size.) I really get upset when things just pile up on each other, especially when I love my car so. What does all of this mean?
It's just like taking your car to get cleaned, or for something to get repaired, and sometimes all you get pack is a dirty car, and your seat readjusted (I have no seat memory), and things don't feel right.
Where in the LA/Glendale/Burbank area do you guys suggest I take the car for what I need? For any other mechanical need? I have a few places but they're all closed today and tomorrow, but I'm looking for more reputable options.
Well that is my rant. I kindly ask for advice; any input is appreciated. Now that I have asked for some, I'd like to give some of mine:
1. Valet parking? Make sure you let 'em know you're keeping your keys. Give them an extra tip.
2. Car wash? (I don't do this anymore.) If you're like me, you ask them not to touch your damn seats. Just drive it like it is. Same goes for any mechanic.
3. Don't trust anybody you're going to pay to do something for you, unless you have a good, time-tested reason to do so.
4. We're not rich, snobby bastards. We just love our cars. So make sure you get your money's worth and your baby well taken car of. I spent the whole day with my car the last time it was in the shop.
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So the bimmer's been making some creaking noise in the front whenever I turn the steering wheel to the right. Sometimes I can notice it while driving. (Think it's from the passenger side wheel.) Fine, so I took it over to the nearest Goodyear center to get it inspected and to get it aligned. (I take some serious hits on the crappy rodes here 'cause the car rides lowered on 18"'s.)
Well they can't get it on ramp to do the test and the idiot hits something from underneath the front part of the car, under the engine side while trying to get the car on. Of course that got my attention. (Just like the time I took the car to get the A/C compressor replaced and the mechanic hit something with his drill, smoke flew out everywhere, the car started leaking underneath, and I crapped my pants accordingly.) He said it was nothing. Whatever.
So in the end he couldn't look under, and in the process got my keys, door, seat, steering wheel, and gearnob oily and dirty. And the steering? Well now it seems loose and the creaking is even worse. The shaking feels worse too. (I always thought a little shaking was normal due to the tire size.) I really get upset when things just pile up on each other, especially when I love my car so. What does all of this mean?
It's just like taking your car to get cleaned, or for something to get repaired, and sometimes all you get pack is a dirty car, and your seat readjusted (I have no seat memory), and things don't feel right.
Where in the LA/Glendale/Burbank area do you guys suggest I take the car for what I need? For any other mechanical need? I have a few places but they're all closed today and tomorrow, but I'm looking for more reputable options.
Well that is my rant. I kindly ask for advice; any input is appreciated. Now that I have asked for some, I'd like to give some of mine:
1. Valet parking? Make sure you let 'em know you're keeping your keys. Give them an extra tip.
2. Car wash? (I don't do this anymore.) If you're like me, you ask them not to touch your damn seats. Just drive it like it is. Same goes for any mechanic.
3. Don't trust anybody you're going to pay to do something for you, unless you have a good, time-tested reason to do so.
4. We're not rich, snobby bastards. We just love our cars. So make sure you get your money's worth and your baby well taken car of. I spent the whole day with my car the last time it was in the shop.
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