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I want to change my oil pan and maybe the transmission oil pan too

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I am a mechanic and I stand on my feet for 10 hours a day. The last hour is horrible because my feet hurt so bad. My heels hurt by the end of the day. What type of shoe or shoe support should I get?

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I have a Suzuki Sidekick that has been having trouble going into reverse when it gets hot (about 5 minutes after the engine is started, it will no longer reverse). I took it to a local mechanic (unfortunately a stand-alone mechanic, not a brand name one) so that he could diagnose the problem. Because I was not familiar with this particular mechanic, I told him to try to find the problem, but at the same time told him that I was shopping around for the best price for the fix (probably a new transmission) and not to do any work that could cost money until he could give me an estimate. We left the car there two weeks ago (we told him it could wait a week or so because he was busy and we don't need the car for about 2-3 months), and called him a couple days back to see if he had found the problem. He told us at first that the transmission needed replaced, and quoted us $800. We told him to go ahead and switch them out for that price, but unfortunately didn't get a written estimate. When we call yesterday, however, he says that the transmission they sent was the wrong one, and the actual one is $400 more. I smelled a rat, and told him to stop work IMMEDIATELY, and that I would come by today and pick it up. He said that this was not possible, because instead of just lifting out the old transmission, they removed it and disassembled it (possibly hoping that they could convince me to rebuild it instead of replacing it, which would give them more money in labor costs), and broke it in the process. I know I need a new transmission, so although I'm completely steamed about him breaking my current one without my authorization, I just want to know what rights I have if I show up with a tow truck Monday to pick it up. Can he hold the car and not let me have it, even though I never authorized the work he actually did? If he does decide to try and charge me for work (their hourly rate is $50/hr), what all other things do I need to prepare for him to try and tack on to the final bill before I can the car back? Blackcloud: I told him to give me a general idea of what the problem might be, based on how it drove, but that if there was anything that might actually further break it, to let me know first. And if you expect that smart remarks and foul language will get you any respect in your line of work, then perhaps you should consider a different field. Steve H: I made sure to check the price 3 separate times within 2 phone calls, and it was a flat "$800." However, since our state requires him to notify us before doing any work more than 10% over estimate, and seeing as this may turn out to be a bait-and-switch mechanic my car is at, what are the chances that he will try to tack on various fees just because I won't go with him? I do appreciate the feedback from everyone; are there any other ideas/suggestions I should keep in mind while attempting to pick up this car? Also, should I bring any kind of recording device/police officer/witness along with me?

if you decide not to get the job done there, then before you go call the non-emergency police department number (your local police department) and explain the situation. see what options they give you and ask if they could send an officer out there when you are the mechanic shop and take a written statement of what happened. you could bring the mechanic to small claims court if he/she refuses to release the car back to you. you guys had a verbal agreement, anything that changes in that agreement is a breach of contract, so without a new consent or a written work order for the change (additional $400 for the transmission) there is no contract and you should be free to pick up your vehicle. hope this helps. good luck.

I need to use a neighborhood mechanic, who wants to be paid in cash. Hubby and I discussed paying via check as proof of payment. This is my first encounter with this mechanic; when I told him I wanted to pay by check he said if I want to do business like that, then I should get another mechanic. Not to mention, I was tee'd off at his response, but is there anyway I can draw up any document that he could sign - I guess a "promise of services rendered" so he will stand behind his work? Or should I just get another mechanic?

why are you bringing your car to someone you dont trust as he has youre life in his hands if he screws it up you could die