When was the last time you went to a mechanic (dealer or not) and they didn't bring up things that should be look after?... '-] David Ilvedson, RPT Pacifica, CA 94044 ----- Original message ---------------------------------------- From: "Porritt, David" <dporritt at mail.smu.edu> To: caut at ptg.org Received: 11/25/2009 8:33:43 AM Subject: Re: [CAUT] Jeanie's brain storm - was Boston changed to dealers... >Jon: >We are probably talking beyond each other. When I go to a mechanic to get my oil >changed, I'm paying him. He's working for me! >You said: " That's the benefit of being an independent technician and not an >employee." If the dealer is paying you, you're not independent. If the customer is >paying you, tell it all! If you hire a lawyer he represents you even if you're wrong or >guilty. If you don't want to work for dealers, don't! >dp >David M. Porritt, RPT >dporritt at smu.edu >From: caut-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of Jon >Page >Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 9:57 AM >To: caut at ptg.org >Subject: Re: [CAUT] Jeanie's brain storm - was Boston changed to dealers... >>If a dealer pays you for a service (free tuning, whatever) you are >>paid to work on his behalf so problems should be reported to him/her first. >Would you really trust a car mechanic who was changing your oil and noticed >something which needed attention. Instead of informing you, he called the >dealer in hopes they will cover the warranty and contact you to bring your car in? >That would be the last time I took my car there. >Same holds true for any service personnel with any product. That's the benefit >of being an independent technician and not an employee. Employees all too >often have to sweep dirt under the rug to keep their jobs. An independent >does not need to grovel. >-- >Regards, >Jon Page
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