The only right answer is Nokian, they are made by people who live in the snow, for people who drive in the snow.

Where I see this being valuable and where I see myself using this method in the future is to get the car “in the ballpark” after replacing a front end component so I can drive it to the alignment shop and have the pros with the calibrated machine do it.

You misunderstand how this works. It’s piece work.

From the mechanics I’ve talked to, they all like the system of being payed by job instead of by hour because if they get a four hour job done in two, they’re still getting paid for four hours of work. I feel like the good mechanics would actually make less money if it switches to an hourly wage but that’s just me…

Laughing at the Hi-Point (lower left). With so many superior and affordable options out there, why would anyone buy and carry such a thing. THAT is the alarming part of the story.

The only one I don’t feel bad for losing their gun in the main pic is the owner of the hi point.

Alright. Who is the fucking nerd with the Hi-Point?

It’s just about time to start requiring rumbler / howler sirens too. Any run of the mill beigemobile with the windows up is a lot more soundproof these days. Add in AC or music and sirens approaching at right angles just don’t penetrate enough.

Ford Tempo!!! Do the Ford Tempo, I dare you to find one.

Seriously, if drum brakes are you biggest nemesis, you’re not an average mechanic.

Taking pictures and printing them out is a neat tip, but you can also use the other side of the car for reference. Chances are, it’s a mirror image. Just be sure to leave it fully assembled until you’ve got the first side back together.

...and you deserved to be sued for making a dumb comment.

Having worked at a dealership, I hope you’re all okay with this because I guarantee any new car you’ve bought has been treated like this or worse by the lot porters.

If this guy wanted to have fun with the car this isn’t what he’d be doing. And you think a GM tech doesn’t know about the camera and valet mode? This is…

This don’t feel like a joyride to me. Seems like he was doing his job of checking the car. That said if he was in for a light bulb change then yeah it’s a joyride. But if this was for a trans flush or some thig like that I can understand wanting to see how it is functioning when pushed as its a sports car that is…

I don't know if you're in the US, but if you are, then consumer protection laws protect your warranty regardless of who does the work, provided you can prove you used the right oil, fluids, etc.

I really don’t think this article needs to exist... Are people actually unaware of the difference between convex and concave reflections?

Has Rich never looked at his face in a spoon?

Mini...

No diesels were ever carbureted, always injected. The difference was pre-chamber injection vs direct injection like we have now.