A Big Rant & a Big Thanks!

[drydock]

Hey,

I had a close call with my Honda a few years ago. Went for the oil change at the dealership and they didn't tighten the plug. When I checked it a few days later, I found I was critically low on oil. When I phoned, I got the, "It's the owners responsibility to check..." Kind of defeats the purpose, no?

Anyhow, the quick lube joints aren't the only ones to blame, so lets spread it around accordingly. Even the dealerships have adopted the drive through model and from the people I have met working there, I doubt they have a trained mechanic hired to just do oil changes. (It may be overseen by a licensed, trained technician...)

The lesson I have learned is that if I get the sense that they technicians I am dealing with don't seem knowledgeable, or don't seem to care, or is distracted, then I take extra time to ask questions and get them to double check. (Even if I do come across as a bit of a pain... but not rude)

Since then, I have found an awesome mechanic and he gets a Christmas card every year!