bagodoosh

it's amazing that doing this hobby for 5 years, i'm just beginning to learn some things now. today i was at KTR, essentially paying them to reinstall something that was done by another shop (which for the time being will go nameless).

here are my conclusions:

1) choose experience over cost. if a shop quotes you a lesser fee, verify they've done the same exact task before. some mechanics tend to be overworked and burnt-out and they fudge it up when doing something new.

2) be clear about your expectations, and verify the mechanic has a clear understanding. don't assume. i know this can be difficult because some mechanics think you're telling them what to do.

3) if things change in the middle of the work (request for additional labor, difficulties with the installation, etc) make sure you discuss the new path with the mechanic and how it'll affect the the final cost. don't assume. at that moment it may seem like he's being a great guy, until he slaps you with more labor hours you had not anticipated.

add your own from your experiences..

CrazyCab

Second

duplicate147489

hope for the best, prepare for the worst .. and research!

8 misbehavin

to ensure you and the mechanic are really on the same page as far as the details go and what the expectations are if things change midstream.

I've found putting these things on a sheet of paper to be beneficial for both of us as memories tend to produce different scenarios when things go astray from the original plan.

escargot

I agree.

bagodoosh

need tools, time, place, and the ability to recover if something goes wrong. i have 2/4.

escargot

Time: do your mods instead of sleeping
Place: empty parking lot, or a buddy's place
In case you fvck up: don't fvck up

You need the tools though.