Especially young car mechanics need to have enough interest in classic 30+ year old automobiles, otherwise they chose the wrong job. And with our beasts becoming classics, any german shop´s young guys asking these questions make me leave instantly. I expect at least the curiosity to find out on their own (I admit the washer fluid is a tough one). Cluelessness about our cars might have been acceptable in 2000, but not today! Regards Raimund´s 2p for Beetles, Vanagons, steering column shifters, carburettors, and all these other quirks... Am 19.09.2021 um 15:39 schrieb Jim Felder: > This was also happening 30 years ago LOL > > Jim > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Sep 19, 2021, at 5:34 AM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Pulled my van in for some servicing. First question by young attendant was >> 'What is it?" >> Second question; "Where is the engine?" >> Third question: "Where do you put the oil in?" >> Fourth question: "Where do I check the brake fluid?' >> Fifth question; "Where do I check the washer fluid?" >> >> I do get so amused at the expressions on these young guys face as they hunt >> for service points on my 30 year old van. |
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