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Old 05-19-2015, 04:15 PM
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What's up guys?

Tried searching for a similar thread, but couldn't find it (there's probably still a thread but "YOLO SWAG")

Who else here on AZ is ASE certified/a mechanic?

Also, are you guys independent or dealership mechanics?
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04wdpsedan is. I'm sure there are many more.
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Old 05-19-2015, 06:41 PM
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04wdpsedan is. I'm sure there are many more.
I thought we had a few. I think we also have a couple of bodywork guys like Maker, etc...
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Yup, Maker is body work and isn't Nspec PDR or something along those lines?
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Mechanic.. or technician.
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Old 05-20-2015, 10:12 AM
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whats the point of this thread again?
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Seems like he wants to network with other mechanics on AZ...
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Originally Posted by juniorbean
Seems like he wants to network with other mechanics on AZ...
So they can get together and torque on some nuts, pull some shafts, and lube rubber fittings. Maybe even pound out the rear quarter panel so he can fill the trunk with his junk. Seems legit.
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So they can get together and torque on some nuts, pull some shafts, and lube rubber fittings. Maybe even pound out the rear quarter panel so he can fill the trunk with his junk. Seems legit.
Did Maker hijack your account?
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Originally Posted by justnspace
whats the point of this thread again?
Didn't think the sarcasm and "douchebaggery" from the other threads wouldn't make it to this one. I guess I was wrong.
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Did Maker hijack your account?
He grows on you
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He grows in you


Originally Posted by Spaceghostdreew
Didn't think the sarcasm and "douchebaggery" from the other threads wouldn't make it to this one. I guess I was wrong.
don't take it so hard man, it's the Internet, welcome!
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Originally Posted by Spaceghostdreew
Didn't think the sarcasm and "douchebaggery" from the other threads wouldn't make it to this one. I guess I was wrong.

you asked a few questions without giving the audience a true topic/subject.

if I asked; "how many of you do your own brake work?"

i would get back a few yes' and a few no's with no real "meat"


if you started off the thread with "hey, my name is andrew and im a mechanic at such and such and was looking to see if other mechanics were on this board. Where do you work at, where did you get your certifications from? any funny stories?

this would open up the dialogue 10 fold instead of the answers you've gotten here.
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here's a funny article from Jaloponik that describes some customer Horror stories:

Stories Of The Dumbest Customers Mechanics Have Ever Seen
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share your dumb stories so we can all get a laugh Andrew
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brake jobs.. justn's shop of horrors open.. $200, comes with salad
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brake jobs.. justn's shop of horrors open.. $200, comes with salad
true story; and I liked it.
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true story; and I licked it.


yes yes he did
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was it as good for you as it was for me?
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backdoor mechanic here
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He grows in you
Fixed.
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I managed a couple of parts departments. I have a thread here I really need to update.
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^ Yeah, that thread was going strong for a bit, then just went limp. You need to get it going again
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Originally Posted by justnspace
here's a funny article from Jaloponik that describes some customer Horror stories:

Stories Of The Dumbest Customers Mechanics Have Ever Seen
We have one of those threads here on Azine.

https://acurazine.com/forums/acurazi...thread-406040/
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We have one of those threads here on Azine.

https://acurazine.com/forums/acurazi...thread-406040/
No, he was not a mechanic-- but he needed one, badly.

Since I'm not a mechanic either,
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ASS or CRAB cert?
why you jelly tho?
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Any new brake pads out there?
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Originally Posted by Flipster23
Any new brake pads out there?
wait, so....if this guy is a tech or mech.....then why'd he ask about brake pads?

im so confused andrew...

or are you just in space all the time, like myself?
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wait, so....if this guy is a tech or mech.....then why'd he ask about brake pads?

im so confused andrew...

or are you just in space all the time, like myself?

That's what I stated in his thread. Why ask about new brake pads if you are a mechanic/Tech at Lexus... Shouldn't you KNOW if new brake pads hit the market.... or does that go to show us the some dealership techs/mechs don't know shit.
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why you jelly tho?
I have my Master ASS cert.
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