Just like your family physician, your favorite hair stylist, or your trusted financial mentor, a mechanic can be a great partner in your daily activities, especially concerning the welfare of your car. But, in the same way that you observe proper manner when dealing with the said personalities, there also exists such thing as mechanic etiquette.
A good relationship with any mechanic is one that is built over the years, so don’t expect instant success. Among the things that you need to observe when dealing with your mechanic are the small courtesies and forms of kindness. So which is okay, which is not, and which is fine both ways? Take a look at three of these below:
1. Asking a mechanic to install a part that you get from another source. So you bring your car to an auto repair shop, and the mechanic diagnoses a problem. Instead of getting the needed part from the shop, however, you get it from another source that is cheaper, and bring it to the mechanic to be installed. Well, in reality this can be done and most mechanics would agree. Only, don’t expect warranty on the part installed.
2. Asking a mechanic for second opinion. I’ve mentioned this in one of my posts before. In case you brought your car to another mechanic and then realize later on that you need the opinion of your previous tech, you can ask for that. But, if at all possible, don’t tell that it’s a second opinion.
3. Tipping a mechanic for work done. This isn’t necessary nowadays, although you can do it if you’re that thankful to your mechanic for a job done. Over the years, when you already develop a good relationship with your mechanic, there are many ways to pay your mechanic—invite him on social gatherings, out for coffee, and many others.
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