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Alright.. I’ll be the oddball.
My name is Tony and I live in the Akron OH area. I’m in my 17th year full-time at a Police Dept. My user name… SIG061? Sig Sauer and badge #.
Lieutenant of mine introduced me to a friend and neighbor of his. This guy is a former Honda Master Tech., with an independent shop and… well, I drive Hondas.
Truth is.. I’ve always had junky cars, little cash, and “try” to fix things myself. On the other hand, I realize how lucky I am to have been raised by a father that made me help him. (Otherwise known as — Learn)
So here I am trying to keep my cars going and constantly helping my friends. Well, as fate would have it, one of my co-workers dropped off a car at the Honda Guy’s. Apparently I came up in conversation. Ironically the same day or next day, I happened to call the Honda Tech. to steal some advice from him. He tells me that he “heard” that I like to work on cars. He suggested I should work for him.
Wow! The opportunity to work with and learn from a “real mechanic!” There was no way I was going to let this opportunity slip by! I’ve been there ever since. I work there on my days off, after work, and most of my vacations! I know it sounds crazy.. but I love the work. I can’t tell you (you probably know) how nice it is to see happy customers! I usually don’t have the luxury at my “day job!”
I’ve busted my butt trying to absorb everything I can. I’ve read countless books, watched countless videos, found ETCG, and study everything I can get my hands on.
Thus Far… I’m A1, A5, A7 certified. Shortly I will add A4, A6 & A8.
I would love to be a Master Tech., but we avoid Transmission Work. 👿EDIT: A6 & A8 as of yesterday!
Alright.. I’ll be the oddball.
My name is Tony and I live in the Akron OH area. I’m in my 17th year full-time at a Police Dept. My user name… SIG061? Sig Sauer and badge #.
Lieutenant of mine introduced me to a friend and neighbor of his. This guy is a former Honda Master Tech., with an independent shop and… well, I drive Hondas.
Truth is.. I’ve always had junky cars, little cash, and “try” to fix things myself. On the other hand, I realize how lucky I am to have been raised by a father that made me help him. (Otherwise known as — Learn)
So here I am trying to keep my cars going and constantly helping my friends. Well, as fate would have it, one of my co-workers dropped off a car at the Honda Guy’s. Apparently I came up in conversation. Ironically the same day or next day, I happened to call the Honda Tech. to steal some advice from him. He tells me that he “heard” that I like to work on cars. He suggested I should work for him.
Wow! The opportunity to work with and learn from a “real mechanic!” There was no way I was going to let this opportunity slip by! I’ve been there ever since. I work there on my days off, after work, and most of my vacations! I know it sounds crazy.. but I love the work. I can’t tell you (you probably know) how nice it is to see happy customers! I usually don’t have the luxury at my “day job!”
I’ve busted my butt trying to absorb everything I can. I’ve read countless books, watched countless videos, found ETCG, and study everything I can get my hands on.
Thus Far… I’m A1, A5, A7 certified. Shortly I will add A4, A6 & A8.
I would love to be a Master Tech., but we avoid Transmission Work. 👿EDIT: A6 & A8 as of yesterday!
Power steering lines! God they can suck! Even when you think they’re all lined up.. they never want to thread in. I really hate bending the larger lines.
Differential fluid stinks.. Literally!
VW.. Worst plastics ever. Hard as a rock and guaranteed to break. All of which will be in the way of whatever accessory you’re trying to replace. &… & nothing like removing a bolt to replace a starter and Quickly learning that the bolt is about a foot long and also supports a motor mount. Obviously never designed to be repaired on the side of the road..
Power steering lines! God they can suck! Even when you think they’re all lined up.. they never want to thread in. I really hate bending the larger lines.
Differential fluid stinks.. Literally!
VW.. Worst plastics ever. Hard as a rock and guaranteed to break. All of which will be in the way of whatever accessory you’re trying to replace. &… & nothing like removing a bolt to replace a starter and Quickly learning that the bolt is about a foot long and also supports a motor mount. Obviously never designed to be repaired on the side of the road..
