02-05-2024, 10:50 AM
How do you know that the original mechanic broke the tab? How do you know LB’s didn’t break it? For that matter, how do you know that LB’s didn’t break it on purpose? They had motive (damage a competitor’s reputation and the possibility of another fish in their net), and a long history of unscrupulous business practices. I’m not saying they did. That's my point. I’m not a big fan of making accusations without proof. But I do see it as a stronger possibility. If the first mechanic had done it it would have been an accident. There is no motive for anything else. And I believe he would have known he did it and fixed it. It’s an easy fix.
“I'm going to start a conspiracy theory that the engineers behind these ridiculous designs are on the WEF's payroll to herd us into buying EVs and eating da bugs.”
I love a good conspiracy theory, but I hadn’t gone beyond making parts and service more expensive. Nice job TC. And this plays into the diagnostics arena.
Generally the first thing a mechanic will do is run a code scan. When it works it can be a real time-saver. But when it doesn’t show anything, the next step is old-school diagnostics. Most mechanics nowadays don’t want to go there because of all the question marks. Some don’t even know how. How long will this take? How much is it going to cost? There’s no way of knowing these answers going in, and customers don’t like to hear that. And the new genius designs just make it that much harder. So if the scan doesn’t show anything, it’s easier to just say “I couldn’t figure it out” and move on to the next customer.
I think the general consensus here is:
1. The correct alternator was installed, although some would have preferred a different manufacturer,
2. Fixing the wire shouldn’t be a big deal, just get it done,
3. The car running poorly is a separate issue.
4. You should go back to the first mechanic. I would add, unless that relationship has deteriorated to an uncomfortable and irreparable point.
“I'm going to start a conspiracy theory that the engineers behind these ridiculous designs are on the WEF's payroll to herd us into buying EVs and eating da bugs.”
I love a good conspiracy theory, but I hadn’t gone beyond making parts and service more expensive. Nice job TC. And this plays into the diagnostics arena.
Generally the first thing a mechanic will do is run a code scan. When it works it can be a real time-saver. But when it doesn’t show anything, the next step is old-school diagnostics. Most mechanics nowadays don’t want to go there because of all the question marks. Some don’t even know how. How long will this take? How much is it going to cost? There’s no way of knowing these answers going in, and customers don’t like to hear that. And the new genius designs just make it that much harder. So if the scan doesn’t show anything, it’s easier to just say “I couldn’t figure it out” and move on to the next customer.
I think the general consensus here is:
1. The correct alternator was installed, although some would have preferred a different manufacturer,
2. Fixing the wire shouldn’t be a big deal, just get it done,
3. The car running poorly is a separate issue.
4. You should go back to the first mechanic. I would add, unless that relationship has deteriorated to an uncomfortable and irreparable point.