Some warning signs that the next vehicle I work on might not be as much fun as I'd hoped. Sadly, all of these are learned from experience.
--Customer explains at drop-off how easy the job is going to be, how long it should take and how he'd do it himself if he had the time/tools/garage/if it wasn't so cold out.
--After handing over the keys, customer asks for them back so he can "get something out of the car". Removes a shoe box from the trunk and gives it to a friend to hold before bringing back the keys.
--Large calligraphic lettering on the rear window.
--Various plastic interior panels have been re-finished with spray paint.
--"Flintstone" braking system installed.
--Driver exits the vehicle via passenger side rear door.
--After I pull the car into the bay, customer helpfully notes that his reverse gear doesn't work.
--Customer explains that he didn't bring a leash for the large dog in the back seat, but assures me that he won't bother me if I don't bother him.
--Customer explains that he had his friend do 90% of the installation, and that all I need to do is "finish it".
--Customer warns me to watch out for possible old needles hidden in the vehicle, left over from an earlier period of heavy drug use.
--Customer is a 17-yr old girl, vehicle was a birthday present from Daddy, and she needs a car alarm so those jealous bitches at school won't key her doors any more.
--Customer explains at drop-off how easy the job is going to be, how long it should take and how he'd do it himself if he had the time/tools/garage/if it wasn't so cold out.
--After handing over the keys, customer asks for them back so he can "get something out of the car". Removes a shoe box from the trunk and gives it to a friend to hold before bringing back the keys.
--Large calligraphic lettering on the rear window.
--Various plastic interior panels have been re-finished with spray paint.
--"Flintstone" braking system installed.
--Driver exits the vehicle via passenger side rear door.
--After I pull the car into the bay, customer helpfully notes that his reverse gear doesn't work.
--Customer explains that he didn't bring a leash for the large dog in the back seat, but assures me that he won't bother me if I don't bother him.
--Customer explains that he had his friend do 90% of the installation, and that all I need to do is "finish it".
--Customer warns me to watch out for possible old needles hidden in the vehicle, left over from an earlier period of heavy drug use.
--Customer is a 17-yr old girl, vehicle was a birthday present from Daddy, and she needs a car alarm so those jealous bitches at school won't key her doors any more.
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