People call me all the time and ask dumb things like, "My check engine light is on, what causes that?" I tell them, "well we could waste hours performing this exercise of unfounded speculation, or you could bring it in!"
Somehow when I sit here in front of my computer, I feel inclined to answer dozens of stupid questions from people I have/will never meet. Why is that? I have cars waiting at my shop for me to fix,(and get paid) but Im sitting in my pajamas until noon answering questions for free.
2007-03-27 03:49:05 · 13 answers · asked by BFH 6 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Actually cuz its kinda funny. I work in a shop and I laugh when people ask questions on here or on the phone- like your check engine light... Hmm, crystal ball says...... Or my car is shakin, whats causing it? Its a IBM problem (idiot behind the machine) lol
Or dont cha love Autozone diagnostics???? i got this code-
Uhh, you got the circut..... Not the problem- Now go get your car diagnosed!
Its a source of amusement and a feeling of helping someone. Your doin your good deed of the day! =)
2007-03-27 03:59:28 · answer #1 · answered by stayc 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i own a repair shop and i do the same thing,almost identical to what you do ,all the answers on here are free but sure tie up a lot of time,there's people that don't work ,they have all the time in the world to spend on here,i get a few hours in once in a while and some people wouldn't know the right answer anyway even if you gave it to them,this is like an addiction,my wife says its worse than drugs,lucky for me i have two other mechanics to do some of the work,but I'm seriously thinking of giving it up,its very time consuming,and you can give the best answer in the world and they,ll pick some dumb answer as the best,and then come back on when the one don't work and wonder why,were not the only ones hooked on it either,there's more like us that do it,but the time consumption is a lot when you find a cure you let me know i want a shot of it also,good luck hope this helps.
2007-03-27 04:11:43 · answer #2 · answered by dodge man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should keep checking the questions. Don't click the answer button unless the question is smart. You can determine the smartness by reading the question and measuring the question against a standard question that is right on the threshold of being a stupid question.
2007-03-27 03:58:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe your technical knowledge are high and you need to select another forum.
But the more important the question can be stupid but your helping other what mean your are a great person and a good citizen; that is what make US number one.
Gongo Ranger.
2007-03-27 03:56:10 · answer #4 · answered by gongoranger 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my best answer to you would be "well we could waste hours performing this exercise of unfounded speculation, or you could come in and well check the problem out"
2007-03-27 03:59:44 · answer #5 · answered by sgc88 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
lol... i guess you should just have a universal answer "bring it in and i'll check it out" simple as that...
I dont understand why a lot of people thinks mechanic can fix a car or computer over the phone...
2007-03-27 03:55:00 · answer #6 · answered by steak5959 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your brain may use this as a form of relaxation, or you may jsut be procrastinating. Need to print out a sign for above your computer stating:
"ANSWER PAYING CUSTOMERS ONLY"
2007-03-27 03:58:58 · answer #7 · answered by SALSA 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is because you care. And in you heart you wont to be able to help them. Set a time to be on the computer and when your time is up stop. that way you will be able to work on the cares and on the computer.
2007-03-27 03:55:59 · answer #8 · answered by some one that cares 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I dunno..
Maybe you should bring your brain in to the shop for a diagnostic ($75 fee, applied to repairs if you choose to have them done here).
2007-03-27 03:52:47 · answer #9 · answered by barracuda1187 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you are all messed up.
i only answer when I'm on the clock..
maybe you can get a part time job and answer questions there
2007-03-27 03:58:10 · answer #10 · answered by dumbo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋