On Wed, Jun 23, 2010 at 7:16 AM, Avery Todd <ptuner1 at gmail.com> wrote: > Sorry about the cross posting with pianotech but I know some of you aren't > on that. > > This is "sort of" off-topic but since most of us use our personal vehicles > to make a living, thought some of you might be interested in this. > > It's a really neat site for any of us "mechanically challenged" types! LOL > > Gives an estimate on a pretty wide range of possible auto > repairs/maintenance items. If nothing else, you can use it to compare prices > and have an idea whether or not someone is trying to "stick it to you", etc. > Gives both dealership and independent. Also lists what items and parts are > included. Was on the local ABC station news this morning. > > http://repairpal.com/ > > Avery Todd > Houston, TX > My friendly mechanic, been going there for over 35 years, quoted a guy over $200 to replace the spark plugs in his car one day while I was waiting for mine. The guy was shocked & walked out mumbling. I asked the mechanic why, he said that car required a hoist & removal of a moter mount & partially lifting the engine to do the job! Kind of like replacing a tenor string in a spinet! Only a lot worse! Mike -- It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. Aristotle (384 BC - 322 BC) Michael Magness Magness Piano Service 608-786-4404 www.IFixPianos.com email mike at ifixpianos.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://ptg.org/pipermail/caut.php/attachments/20100624/e0ef037d/attachment.htm>
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