It's not corrosion, it's a protective coating.
I really don’t have much to say on this.
Some people.
the Christians
Just a simple little reminder, to all of you “Christians” out there who think it’s your duty to tell me how to live… “Judge not, lest ye be judged”… I’m not against religion, but many seem to have reead the same book as I did, and gotten a whole different message… read it again, thumpers!… treat people as you would have them treat you (do you want someone in your face telling you what to do?), accept Jesus as your savior, and care about your fellow man… that’s the main message… also, note that there is only one who may judge us all, so stay the hell out of my life, let me make my own choices, and learn from my own mistakes, as, according to YOUR book, is the way you should be… don’t hate on me because I want to exercise my freedom, and it doesn’t coincide with your wishes and idea of what I’m “supposed”to be doing… live and let live… I do…
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high beams
Let’s talk about the little blue light on your dashboards that indicates that your bright lights are on… I drive a lot, both for work and personal reasons, and have noticed an increasing trend that seriously distresses me… I see upwards of 10 cars a day, in broad daylight, driving around with their brights on… what the hell makes one believe that this is necessary? Or are people completely ignoring their instrument panels alltogether? My bright indicator is a highly visible blue light right next to my speedometer, as has been the case with every single car I can ever recall driving… Plainly staated, TURN THEM THE FUCK OFF WHENEVER YOU CAN SEE ANOTHER CAR COMING AT YOU OR DRIVING IN THE SAME LANE IN FRONT OF YOU!! It’s simple common courtesy, as well as the law. It is dangerous to other drivers (hence the law). I got a few extra overtime hours last week, and am seriously considering buying a 1 million candlepower spotlight to plug into my cigarrette lighter, just for you assholes out therre who do nothing but glare at me when I try to extend the courtesy of flashing my brights at them to help them realize that theirs are on. I realize this is also illegal, but I am so tired of the ignorant fucks who must be better than me out there and can’t figure out where the dimmer switch is. If nothing else, I’ll feel much better.
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Hello
Hello, everyone, mike trouble here… hoping everyone reads, enjoys, and learns something from this blog, as that is my intention… I hope to change the country,if not the world, one mind at a time… ambitious, I know, but I can no longer rant to my friends alone, when the masses need to see and hear some new ideas! More to come…
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MikeTrouble — New Contributor
OK, Listen up everybody (heh, I sound like a coach). I haven’t been writing much on this thing and it’s in dire need of new content so without further adieu welcome MikeTrouble.
Mr Trouble will be spouting off all kinds of things on all kinds of subjects with a liberal sprinkling of the cold hard truth. Hopefully this new guy will open some eyes and offend some people. If you, dear reader, are one of those mealy mouthed thin skinned people…..Please, PLEASE….hit Alt-F4 now!!
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Check Check Check……
OK People let’s talk about the word CHECK, it’s definition and what it really means when people use it in a automotive setting.
From Websters: a : a standard for testing and evaluation : criterion
From Moppys: 1: a visual peek or quick action
The word check in the automotive world stems from the day of the full service, service station. “Gas ‘er up and check the oil, please” I suppose unless you live in very rural America or Oregon, no one pumps your gas anymore, much less checks your oil. Back then it was the norm to pop the hood and pull the dipstick while the tank was filling. If your car was low on oil, they would sell you a quart along with your fill-up.
Fast forward to today world:
I know the economy has been pretty bad. I know people are out of work, especially in my area. I know some people are cheap fucking bastards. The bastards are the topic of this thing you are reading here. Continue reading
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If I pretend stupid, is it cheaper?
One of those people called today:
“Moppy Tire company, this is mop.”
“How much do you charge for a tire rotation”?
“What kind of vehicle is it”?
“A 2000-something Saab, just a simple tire rotation is all I need”
“Does it have aftermarket tires/wheels or is it just a stock Saab”?
“It’s just a plain Saab. All I need is a tire rotation. I’m not from around here and someone referred me to you”.
“I see, well a tire rotation is 10 dollars, you don’t need an appointment, just drop by at your convenience”.
“I called earlier and the lady that answered told me the same thing. Can I come in now”?
“Yessir, anytime is fine. Your convenience”.
“Ok, I’ll come in in a few minutes”.
“Alright sir, sounds good. Thanks for the call”.
{click}
We were pretty busy this afternoon and there is no way I can greet each customer or write each work order. I was in the shop checking WO’s and helping to manage the workflow when I saw the ticket for a Saab (which was almost finished) for rotation and balance. Continue reading
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Mickey Mouse
ARRRGGggghhh Thar she blows
This came in today. 3 HUGE knots on the sidewall, one of which has already popped. It’s hard to see in the pic but it looks just like Mickey Mouse.
According to the date code, the tire is 11 years old coupled with the fact it had ~110psi in it and it’s only rated for 80….. Could have been catastrophic.
Be careful people.
My Brakes are making a grinding noise
My brakes are making a grinding noise
This fine sight comes from a 23 year old “kid” that his mother gave him the funds to fix his brakes several weeks prior. He came into the shop asking:
“How much to do rear brakes on my s-10. They are making a noise”
“129.95 for a standard brake job including resurfacing rotors and name brand pads–we don’t use cheap Autozone stuff” I replyed.
“Well, they have been making noise for quite some time now”
“I’ll give you a call with a complete estimate once I get it apart and see what we’re dealing with”.
“Whatever it costs, it has to be fixed”, the mother interjected, “I’ve already given him the money”
I bet that son of a bitch smoked it up already I thought quietly to myself. Continue reading
I might finally do it.
Been thinking about starting something like this for awhile now. Had a few extra minutes and a few clicks later here it is…….. installed.
A little about me: I’m early 40′s, have 2 daughters and run a very busy tire and automotive shop. I’ll not disclose my name for now because i’d hate for some of the people I will be writing about to read my thoughts. Yeah, I’ve lost faith in humans and their general lack of common sense. I’ll probably drop the F-bomb quite a bit in describing these idiots and their deeds.
There *will be* pictures of the things people do (and try to do) to their cars. There will be logs of the stupid phone calls i get and lastly there will be general ramblings that occur inside my “not quite right” head.
Welcome to mopnet and if you are easily offended, well, screw it. I don’t care.
Love,
Mop.
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