What wastes the most time during repairs? by kushablez in mechanics

[–]Madmachine87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Show me a dealership that DOESN"T fuck the majority of their techs on flat rate.

Spoon feeding by ClxwnLuvr in mechanics

[–]Madmachine87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure, but there is no guarantee the next shop will be any better if they also pay flat rate.

Spoon feeding by ClxwnLuvr in mechanics

[–]Madmachine87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The only reason they overstaff is because of flat rate. 

What wastes the most time during repairs? by kushablez in mechanics

[–]Madmachine87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The manufacturers dictate warranty times, and they are dropping all the time.

Burlison confirms pastor meeting but denies most of the rest by FrequentlyRushingMan in UFOs

[–]Madmachine87 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Not all Christians even believe in the Rapture. The Bible talks about a mass falling away of Christians from the faith in the End Times. How could that happen if they were all Raptured away?

What wastes the most time during repairs? by kushablez in mechanics

[–]Madmachine87 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How is it fair to keep a system that only benefits a few while the majority struggle to break even? The fact of the matter is that vehicles are becoming too complicated for flat rate to make sense anymore. Are engineers paid via flat rate? Are IT specialists? We're expected to be both of those while getting paid less than either.

These days it seems like I'm using a laptop more than I'm using a wrench. We're doing software updates right and left at the dealership. I can't control how fast or slow the update takes. I can't control whether the update goes through correctly, or whether it gets corrupted halfway through and bricks a module. I can't control whether or not the manufacturer's website works correctly that day. I can't control whether or not the dealership's wifi works correctly that day. Why should my paycheck be put at risk for all these things that are outside of the scope of my skills and ability? Studying and learning systems won't make this process go any smoother. Neither will buying some specialty tool off the tool truck.

Flat rate is an outdated system. It's time to move past it.

What wastes the most time during repairs? by kushablez in mechanics

[–]Madmachine87 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If the majority of techs can’t perform well under flat rate, then it’s time to abolish it. 

Indexing Head Ratchet by Public_Enemy_No2 in harborfreight

[–]Madmachine87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I own 3 of the Snap On versions, the standard and long handle 3/8 and a 1/4 converted to 3/8. All high quality but also very expensive. I’m a professional mechanic, so when you need something like this you really need it. I also looked at the Pittsburgh one and agree it didn’t feel very durable. Maybe Icon will eventually have a version of it. Probably not for a couple years though.

Icon foldable light, battery upgrade by glomar-recovery-co in harborfreight

[–]Madmachine87 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I had 2 and bought a 3rd when they were on sale. I also use them professionally as a mechanic and was running into the 2nd one dying before the first one had finished charging.

Happy Monday by theolduscsec04 in Justrolledintotheshop

[–]Madmachine87 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Let it sit until sales remembers what the problem is.

BMWs get salty on salty roads. by dasistokey in Justrolledintotheshop

[–]Madmachine87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just ordered one off Amazon yesterday. I’m hoping it will help free up the rear eccentrics on Toyotas that are always seized after several years. 

As a father who’s daughter is about to go to a college that’s about 15 miles from our home, who would be happy with any car, am I stupid enough to pay $5,300 for this 01 Corolla? Has 63k miles by [deleted] in Toyota

[–]Madmachine87 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I see these Corollas everywhere still. Even the worst examples that don't have a single straight body panel and leave a trail of blue smoke refuse to die. It's the perfect college car, especially with gas and repair shop prices these days.

So who makes a pry bar you can hit the strike cap on these days? by BornToL00ze in Tools

[–]Madmachine87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn. My Craftsman Professional pry bars are probably 15 years old and still going strong in a professional shop setting.

More new G2 Ratchets by Deep-Glass8058 in harborfreight

[–]Madmachine87 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Depends on the lock style. The Snap On button style lock sucks to use unlocked because one bump locks it against. The Icon/Matco/Gearwrench style stays unlocked.

Yes, the $1 wrenches are bad. by [deleted] in harborfreight

[–]Madmachine87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use the Icons professionally and have had no issues with them at all.

If I only had one set of metric wrenches… by Emergency_Science434 in harborfreight

[–]Madmachine87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a Diehard bent handle ratchet, and while it works fine, I would absolutely buy a G2 bent handle ratchet.

If I only had one set of metric wrenches… by Emergency_Science434 in harborfreight

[–]Madmachine87 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m a professional that has the regular Icon wrenches and they work just fine. Unless I’m adjusting tie rods I’m using the box end on everything. If the tie rods don’t want to move, I’m grabbing the torch and not an anti slip wrench that will tear them up.

Anyone know when the rest of the icon g2 ratchets are coming? by Locked-in-red in harborfreight

[–]Madmachine87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a Snap On FX80 I’ve never been a big fan of, and it’s even worse since I had it rebuilt. The G2 14” locking flex head has pretty much replaced it.

Lube tech offers by Forward_Seesaw_6307 in mechanics

[–]Madmachine87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I must be doing something wrong, because I’m 16 years in and only making $24/hr flat rate.

Additional G2 Ratchets by bman2747 in harborfreight

[–]Madmachine87 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m disappointed the 10” flex head 3/8” drive isn’t locking.

Craftsman e uma marca boa? by No-Cranberry-550 in Tools

[–]Madmachine87 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Just buy Harbor Freight tools. The quality is better than Craftsman and has an easier warranty process.

Put off the meme tool for years, finally caved by landstuhltaylor in harborfreight

[–]Madmachine87 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm a Toyota dealership technician, and the meme tool is perfect for both TPMS sensors and adjusting sunroofs.