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22-10-2023, 06:49 PM
mrdamage

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Originally Posted by frisson

Just had my car serviced for registration renewal

Reputable place. Charged me $320
Took over an hour to service the car, car got well cared for with oil change, filter change, new windscreen wipers, brakes check, the usual service
Given a 10 point service summary and they washed the windscreen for nothing

The brothel down the road wants $300+ with no 10 point check receipt afterward

If you are being charged for your own service as much as for a car service, do you also expect a reasonable body tune up (if you know what I mean) for that amount of money, or do you just care more and pay more for your car to be treated well ?

I would hate to pay that type of money and get treated less well then my car

I reckon your mechanic would charge you extra to also drain your balls.
22-10-2023, 07:27 PM
frisson

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Originally Posted by mrdamage

I reckon your mechanic would charge you extra to also drain your balls.

Shame I don't know a young female mechanic
Are you about to recommend a female mechanic that can fix my car and provide some VIP service for a fee? Is that in the back of the car?
22-10-2023, 07:37 PM
Vincent888

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Originally Posted by Riff888

I've never had a problem with these guys in Leichhardt with three cars.

For proper steering and wheel alignment, these are your guys.

https://www.heasmans.com.au/

Better than any dealership.

Agree with Heasmans.
22-10-2023, 07:54 PM
frisson

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Originally Posted by Vincent888

Agree with Heasmans.

I had an opportunistic dodgy mechanic do a wheel alignment and the car never was the same

When do you need to get wheels aligned?
I usually tell my mechanic not to look for a problem unless it bothers me
22-10-2023, 07:59 PM
Vincent888

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Originally Posted by Hidden Python

Thanks for the information, I’ve never had a problem with the dealership, and everything always comes back 100%, a relative went to a third party Mercedes Benz mechanic at Seven hills to do the brakes and rotors but they felt the drive was never the same, and even I could tell the car came back different

There’s a great guy down Wollongong way.

For Mercs.
22-10-2023, 08:02 PM
Vincent888

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Originally Posted by frisson

I had an opportunistic dodgy mechanic do a wheel alignment and the car never was the same

When do you need to get wheels aligned?
I usually tell my mechanic not to look for a problem unless it bothers me

Just go to a tyreshop that specialises in your car.
I have guys that do euro cars. They’re pro’s. Rim repairs, how often do they get damaged?
22-10-2023, 08:10 PM
Vincent888

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Originally Posted by ColesBag

I'm a beer & a burger at the Sheaf kind of guy personally.

Haven’t been there for years. Last time I was there someone tried taking a 911 I had parked in the laneway out the back. Had to get it towed.

They were keen. I’ll give them that. What I didn’t like was the damage caused getting into the car.
That and the fact the insurance company fucked me around for something that wasn’t even my fault.
22-10-2023, 09:08 PM
Raybo

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Originally Posted by tonyphil55

If the car is still under warranty it needs to be serviced by a licenced mechanic, not necessarily a dealer.

Never had a car under warranty, don't see the value in it.
23-10-2023, 04:55 AM
ReginaldBubbles

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Originally Posted by Vincent888

Yep, been there done that. I can rebuild anything from mechanical to electronics, reverse engineer software, numerous other things. etc. I barely have enough time to punt.

Can’t waste time on some things.

I can't even remember how to post a gif but insert laughing Ray Liotta here!
23-10-2023, 07:55 AM
Vincent888

Time waits for no man.
23-10-2023, 08:17 AM
frisson

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Originally Posted by Vincent888

Considering I retired at 55 and years later people are still continually asking for my help I don’t have enough time.

Any of my protagonist’s here work 100 hour weeks?

Seriously doubt it.

Like I said I’m retired but it’s hard to get off the treadmill when people keep asking for your help.

Stop right there

I'm sorry a public forum has annoyed you to the extent you are now defending yourself

Stop defending yourself. You are obviously a very capable person.

I started visiting internet forums late, because like you I had a busy work and life

I remember when I first got on other internet forums, the only thing I noticed was how people don't stay in their own lanes. Less manners.
People should make their comments then get off

If we all met in person, that would eliminate 80% of the rude manners people have on a forum, that they would never practice face to face. Criticising people is easy as a keyboard warrior

You have a lot to contribute. Every now and then on a forum we need to remember that manners are free and should be used by people more often
23-10-2023, 08:42 AM
Vincent888

@frisson

I don’t need to defend.

Like I’ve said previously I have over 100k posts elsewhere. Can easily deal with game players. I was just giving a snapshot of myself. Chose to post but don’t really care if I do or don’t.

I have nothing to prove.

The plan was to stop at 400 posts but had time to kill at work. Perhaps I will stop shortly, maybe not? Destiny…

Every forum has its antagonists.

I myself am notorious for being an A grade asshole. I don’t need anyone defending me. Can quite easily go on the offensive but since I’m trying to keep this persona nice I’m not biting.

😊
23-10-2023, 08:52 AM
frisson

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Originally Posted by Vincent888

@frisson

I don’t need to defend.

Like I’ve said previously I have over 100k posts elsewhere. Can easily deal with game players. I was just giving a snapshot of myself. Chose to post but don’t really care if I do or don’t.

I have nothing to prove.

The plan was to stop at 400 posts but had time to kill at work. Perhaps I will stop shortly, maybe not? Destiny…

Every forum has its antagonists.

I myself am notorious for being an A grade asshole. I don’t need anyone defending me. Can quite easily go on the offensive but since I’m trying to keep this persona nice I’m not biting.

😊

Stay on the forum
Great insights
Great banter

We call out bullshit to people who have control over our lives and future such as politicians, not to forum strangers. We aren't people's judges or jury on a forum
There is usually an official moderator, let's leave it that way
23-10-2023, 03:45 PM
dotcumdotinyou

Ahh vincent, I'm just a simple Bankstown boy. I don't want what you have or need what you do, I've lived my whole life making do with what I make. Sorry I couldn't join you for lunch yesterday but I was having a great time at he beach with my kids and didn't see your post, that happens when you have a life outside of a punting forum this or any other one. As for your ginza offer I'm sorry but I'll have to decline that as well. You see, as (unlike you) I don't need to impress anonymous people on a punting forum I'm quite happy to let everyone know that for some reason I don't have the urge to punt anymore. I don't know why, I've been to the doctor and done all the tests and I'm physically in good shape, maybe its mental or maybe there is such a thing as male menopause I don't know. I've been punting since 1977 maybe I've run out of sperm!

If you still need to buy a friend I do need a pair of Reebok court advance full black leather shoes and a pair of Vans old skool full black leather shoes in womens size 8 1/2 for my girls high school shoes, I'll even come and pick them up one evening in my 12 year old Toyota. I've got to warn you though I'll still call you out as a bullshit artist even if you do get them for me.
23-10-2023, 04:42 PM
Vincent888

Glad you responded dotcumwhatever.

Thank you 😊

You’re welcome to call me out whenever you feel like it. If it gives you happiness so be it. It puts a smile on my face whenever I get feedback 😂 good or bad.

Buying shoes is a bit off putting. Besides you might use them to kick my arse one day…
23-10-2023, 05:10 PM
Vincent888

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Originally Posted by frisson

Stay on the forum
Great insights
Great banter

We call out bullshit to people who have control over our lives and future such as politicians

On forums we are supposed to make a comment about a topic and then be civil with people we don't know

Thank you.

I have a lot of things to post about!
24-10-2023, 11:57 AM
Vincent888

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Originally Posted by dotcumdotinyou

Ahh vincent, I'm just a simp…I've got to warn you though I'll still call you out..,

Your words dotcumwhatever.
24-10-2023, 04:18 PM
dotcumdotinyou

Looks like you have a fan boy now...give him the hour at ginza.

You need a break just to get some rest as you're still here 24/7 trying to impress anonymous males on a punting forum...and not to forget the other forum where you have thousands of posts trying to impress another group of anonymous males.

I get the feeling you like trying to impress anonymous males.
24-10-2023, 04:30 PM
traveller2023

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Originally Posted by dotcumdotinyou

Looks like you have a fan boy now...give him the hour at ginza.

You need a break just to get some rest as you're still here 24/7 trying to impress anonymous males on a punting forum...and not to forget the other forum where you have thousands of posts trying to impress another group of anonymous males.

I get the feeling you like trying to impress anonymous males.

Other forum? Which one
24-10-2023, 08:46 PM
RO1312

He’s got a point. Averaging 12 posts a day and only joining very recently is a bit full on

Let’s not boast. And just enjoy
24-10-2023, 10:58 PM
Vincent888

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Originally Posted by RO1312

He’s got a point. Averaging 12 posts a day and only joining very recently is a bit full on

Let’s not boast. And just enjoy

12 posts a day here isn’t even idling.
24-10-2023, 11:11 PM
Vincent888

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Originally Posted by dotcumdotinyou

Looks like you have a fan boy now...give him the hour at ginza.

You need a break just to get some rest as you're still here 24/7 trying to impress anonymous males on a punting forum...and not to forget the other forum where you have thousands of posts trying to impress another group of anonymous males.

I get the feeling you like trying to impress anonymous males.

So I glanced over your previous posts, I see you don’t like change. It’s inevitable isn’t it? Change.
24-10-2023, 11:15 PM
Vincent888

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Originally Posted by traveller2023

Other forum? Which one

I won’t spruik other sites here.

Thanks
25-10-2023, 06:59 AM
Vincent888

Hey Dotcumwhatever.

I’ve got some bad news. I’ve blown all my dough on pussy. I can only shout you a chiko roll now. I’ve rattled my pockets and I only have about $2.50c in shrappy.

I hope you’re not going to call me out?
25-10-2023, 07:31 AM
frisson

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vincent888

Hey Dotcumwhatever.

I’ve got some bad news. I’ve blown all my dough on pussy. I can only shout you a chiko roll now. I’ve rattled my pockets and I only have about $2.50c in shrappy.

I hope you’re not going to call me out?

I'm calling you out
You have an interesting perspective

Best staying in your own lane and continue with your banter free of being answerable to others
This isn't the schoolyard.

Things got tedious earlier in year with people barking insults to each other back and forth. It's boring and noone is here to read peoples petty disagreements

Give me the chiko roll please - I like to poison myself every now and then with gratuitous fast food

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