commando1
Old Man with a Hat
You just astonished every young'n under 30 with that.
Got Pranked By My Tires-77 New Yorker
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77newyorker440
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Very true, at 16, was not able to figure out how to get it down until an older gentleman came and explained how it works
traintech55
Senior Member
Every Young'n under thirty has absolutely no idea on how to change a tire.
thethee
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You're only 16??
Justin Plant
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Having worked in Retail Auto Parts for most of my adult life, I can tell you that an alarming number of grown men and women couldn't....
Tell you what year their car is
What size engine is it
How many cylinders it has
How many miles its been since the last oil change
and my favorite
Where the hood release is
Much less how to change anything. I'd still be damned if anyone is going to change my wipers or battery just because there's a sign on the window of the building. It's my car! They are not touching it.
I don't know where all this knowledge disappeared to, I'm 44, I've known all of this and more my entire life. Like many here I can tell you how many miles are on my tires of each of my vehicles. My father taught me, "take care of your car, and it will take care of you" most of my good friends are car guys and gals to some degree. I know a few folks that I love dearly and pick on them every time I "help" them with their car. I'd guess the early to mid eighties, the computer years, is when people started walking away from cars, and common knowledge stuff as well. Although it should be said, I don't remember the last time I had to change a tire on the side of the road.
Tell you what year their car is
What size engine is it
How many cylinders it has
How many miles its been since the last oil change
and my favorite
Where the hood release is
Much less how to change anything. I'd still be damned if anyone is going to change my wipers or battery just because there's a sign on the window of the building. It's my car! They are not touching it.
I don't know where all this knowledge disappeared to, I'm 44, I've known all of this and more my entire life. Like many here I can tell you how many miles are on my tires of each of my vehicles. My father taught me, "take care of your car, and it will take care of you" most of my good friends are car guys and gals to some degree. I know a few folks that I love dearly and pick on them every time I "help" them with their car. I'd guess the early to mid eighties, the computer years, is when people started walking away from cars, and common knowledge stuff as well. Although it should be said, I don't remember the last time I had to change a tire on the side of the road.
1970FuryConv
Old Man with a Hat
Hi Justin,
well stated!!!!
I worked in auto parts for 7 years. One thing I have learned the customers do know how to do. They do know how to ask you to pull fuses from the fuse box of their car to try to identify a problem. After you have done that and not identified the problem, they will call the retail sales manager for the region and threaten a lawsuit unless all the things you "broke" are fixed. I never made the fuse box mistake, but others did. Usually upper management buckled under the pressure and fixed multiple problems on the person's car. Needless to say, it was hard to keep a high opinion of my customers.
Another habit they had was installing a part, finding out that the part was not what they needed, and bringing the part back covered with grease and the box badly damaged. Management policy was always to give them their money back. This taught them to do this repeatedly rather than get a qualified mechanic to look at their car. I’m sure you’ve seen many more tricks than I did. Customers may not know much about their cars, but many of them do know how to rip off the auto parts store.
If you're ever in Richmond area, 1st round is on me. Ben
Justin Plant
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I had a customer go clear to my regional manager because the radiator I sold him didn't come with directions and he ruined the trans cooler lines on his Jeep. I had to give him new lines. He couldn't fathom that our parts don't come with instructions. It takes all types. Likewise if your ever in Roanoke!
77newyorker440
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Wow, a lot if VA guys on here, I'm from Hampton Roads. Also, I am 16, and I was 14 when my dad and I bought the Chrysler
Justin Plant
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I bought my first car at 14. 1981 Chevrolet Citation X-11, 400 bucks. I've found only one other recently, and the lot wants WAY too much for it.
68PK21 440.6bbl
Old Man with a Hat
Justin Plant
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I have flatly refused to even touch batteries like that. Of it was followed with a rather confused look and a "why not".
traintech55
Senior Member
Trust me, I understand. I had a battery blow up in my face many years ago. If it wasn't for the guy working next to me flushing my eyes out, I might be blind today.
Justin Plant
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yep, a hot battery can melt the flesh from your bones. My rule is, if i can smell it, don't touch it. Oddly that doesn't only apply to batteries.
thethee
Senior Member
Okay so over here we're not allowed to drive till 18 but man I would've liked to have such a ride at that age
77newyorker440
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Speaking of batteries, my family just purchased a 75 F100 and the battery is leaking profusely. Any recommendations on how to move forward without getting blown up?
77newyorker440
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Yeah all my friends love her, just haven't gotten to drive her roo much due to constant issues over the last month
1970FuryConv
Old Man with a Hat
Georgia (peanut state, I guess). Not a bad place to be if you have to leave Virginia. Warmer too.
1970FuryConv
Old Man with a Hat
I'd pour on baking soda and water to neutralize acid. Then ANSEL chemical resistant gloves to remove the battery. Available at Grainger.
77newyorker440
Well-Known Member
Nope, still in VA, I always think of Virginia as home to the best peanuts, maybe I'll change it to Ham State? You can't beat Edward's or Smithfield. And thank you for the battery tip
1970FuryConv
Old Man with a Hat
Whenever you and your Dad are coming thru Richmond, maybe we can arrange a stop-by.
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