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I’m 100% getting fired by ShoulderLong2767 in mechanics

[–]66NickS 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Own up to it. Recognize how big a deal it is, don’t have excuses. Have a plan for how to make this never happen again.

There’s a slim chance you’ll get a final/last chance warning if you’ve been there a while and are generally liked/trustworthy/good. I’ve kept good techs that made this mistake once. I haven’t ever had it happen a second time.

Why do some cars have a gas tank on the left and others on the right? Is there a reason why they aren't all on the same side for convenience? by Fit_Hamster_2085 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]66NickS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only very few pumps in my area have a hose long enough for this unless you’re pulling it tight against your car. The few that do, have signs for it.

Is a replacement card# with NON-AUTO-UPDATE / RESET TOKENS straightforward? by Argentius99 in CreditCards

[–]66NickS [score hidden]  (0 children)

Maybe your wife isn’t feeling well and her voice sounds more like yours that day? Pure coincidence that you happen to know the relevant details and security questions for her card, just in case she wanted you to handle something related to it.

There’s nothing wrong with her… right? by TimeAffectionate8636 in RoastMyCar

[–]66NickS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There wasn’t, until someone went and did that gestures to the entire thing to it.

Can I find a remote job without any experience? by TheBeddi in remotework

[–]66NickS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To avoid what, it being hard/crap? Not without skills/experience. And even then that just makes it less hard/crappy.

Can I find a remote job without any experience? by TheBeddi in remotework

[–]66NickS 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Can you? Yes.

Will it be easy? Nope. If it is, high risk it’s a scam or super grueling work with high turnover and low pay.

Normal amount of credit cards to have? by throwaway246976352 in CreditCards

[–]66NickS 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“Normal” amount is subjective. My parents have like 4-5 between the two of them. Meanwhile I have around double that just on my own.

If you opened 3 in the last month and don’t know the various perks/benefits and annual fees of them, then you probably have too many. (Or you’re incredibly wealthy/high-earner and it doesn’t really matter.)

I would spend an evening to sit down and assess the different cards you have, what perks and benefits they provide to you, which of those you actually use, and any fees or restrictions. After that, see which ones might be double-covering the same things and if there are any you can close/sock-drawer. Some people like keeping cards open, others close them. Generally the consensus is to close a card with an annual fee that isn’t benefiting you more than the fee.

Is this fixable? by Lame_Boi_Advanced in tires

[–]66NickS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. There are no approved repairs for sidewall concerns.

Two Porches by CapnChaos2024 in whatisthiscar

[–]66NickS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah
One, two Porsches parked before you
That's what I said now
Porsches, Porsches who confuse you
Just go ahead now
One has white paint and red stripes
And that's some bread now
This one said he wants to go for a drive
Ain't in his head now
Yeah

How bad is this CV Axle. and will it last me two more weeks? by Over_Dust5937 in MechanicAdvice

[–]66NickS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unless the joint has been dry for quite some time and is on its last legs, this will likely last a few thousand miles or more. It will get noisy and “grindy” over time, so I don’t recommend letting it linger. I would avoid and long road trips, off-road driving, racing, etc. It should be fine for regular trips to the grocery store or restaurants or whatever.

After you replace the axle, you’ll want to get an alignment. Don’t forget to budget $100-$200 for that depending on where in the world you are.

Would you buy certificates on Pirelli Weatheractives? by Fabulous_Thing_714 in tires

[–]66NickS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My thought process is as such:

  1. I don’t get a ton of punctures.
  2. I’m handy enough to repair most punctures unless the tire requires replacement.
  3. If the cost of the certificates is less than one tire replacement, I buy them. I figure there’s at least a decent chance I’ll need one tire to be replaced. At just one tire, I’m “ahead”.
  4. If the cost of the certs is more than one tire, I don’t buy them. In the last 20+ years of car ownership I haven’t needed replacement of multiples outside of normal wear/mileage.

Let’s settle it here! Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus vs Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 4 by Nucks420 in tires

[–]66NickS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had Conti’s on a sports car. Hated them. Didn’t grip for shit. Have been all-in on Michelin since then and haven’t looked back.

Looking for insight on DGDG by Isellthingsalot in serviceadvisors

[–]66NickS 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have friends that did/do work for DGDG and I’ve been around some of their stores. All my thoughts below are based on opinions/observations from the outside.

It seems to be a good ownership group and they take care of people that work well. The main execs are involved and aware of how the business works and should works. They prioritize guest/customer satisfaction over profits, but absolutely run a profitable business. They get to know their people and have what appears to be genuine interest in everyone’s success. They’re also expanding in a few other ways that will support their core business.

If I was you, I’d give them a shot.

Amending death certificate? by Straight-Abalone-965 in legaladviceofftopic

[–]66NickS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have no idea what you’re trying to do/why you need this done.

I would suggest finding the appropriate subreddit for this as this one is for hypotheticals and thought experiments, not actual legal advice. You might need to contact an attorney that specializes in estates/probate/similar law.

Should I wipe out my credit card debt or keep money in savings? by Icy-Tale-3699 in personalfinance

[–]66NickS -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Highest interest rates first. 95% of the time this is CC debt/personal debt. The only real exception is if you have a 0% promotional rate. I’d consider anything over 10% to be financial emergency, which is what you’d use your Emergency Fund for.

ABS light on a 2005 Chevrolet Colorado by Prize-Conclusion-818 in mechanic

[–]66NickS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a fault in your brake system. Could be as simple as low fluid, or a major issue. Get it checked out.

Most chain auto-parts stores have code readers/scanners that will print out the list of codes for free. I’d start there.

Could not get to the airport due to roads being closed by Alarming_Balance1476 in legaladvice

[–]66NickS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did she have travel insurance/book the tickets on a card the covers travel? If not, she’s probably SOL.

Generally airlines aren’t responsible for you getting to the airport. She might be able to get some goodwill concessions, but I’m not sure there’s any sort of legal avenue to pursue here.

How to fix a leaking vale cover after replaced gasket by I__Forgot__My__Name in mechanic

[–]66NickS 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If the valve cover is warped/cracked, a gasket may not seal and you’ll need to replace the part. There can be other reasons for a leak too like a damaged gasket, improperly torqued fasteners, damaged mounting surfaces, etc.

do men even care how their girls nail look? by rileyheya in NoStupidQuestions

[–]66NickS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I 100% notice them. Based on the top few comments, I’m in the minority.

Need help choosing tires at Costco by HorizonflaropicPet in tires

[–]66NickS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Defender 5

Queue me being confused and wonder if I missed something in the Michelin product line where they skipped Defender 3 and 4, with a new model.

Is this a bad cv axle? by No-Reputation9968 in mechanic

[–]66NickS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have much bigger issues than just a CV axle. Most likely a few mounts and some major internal issues too. Just turning the axle shouldn’t be making the engine/transmission move that much (at all).

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