I wouldn't touch it with a 10 foot pole, that scenario has disaster written all over it. Prepare to get blamed for every minor thing that goes wrong with the car for the next 3 years, even if by some miracle the transmission replacement works out 100%.
This, this and this. Oh, and this.I wouldn't touch it with a 10 foot pole, that scenario has disaster written all over it. Prepare to get blamed for every minor thing that goes wrong with the car for the next 3 years, even if by some miracle the transmission replacement works out 100%.
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And there is a TON of these idiots out there!The "ever since you worked on it" scenario
Wholeheartedly agreeAnd there is a TON of these idiots out there!
This is why I ONLY work on my own stuff or close family's stuff. I've been offered side work and I just laugh. Not worth the headache on the backside.
Update:
I did the work and dude gave me 2 checks one to get started and one when I am finished. Now the last check has insufficient funds. Dude is asking for his vehicle back yet I have not gotten paid. FML
Can’t hold onto his car…lesson learned at least with this guy. It’s why I do it for free for people I know and trust and often time they give me money anyway.Update:
I did the work and dude gave me 2 checks one to get started and one when I am finished. Now the last check has insufficient funds. Dude is asking for his vehicle back yet I have not gotten paid. FML
I can hear it now "come on man, it's Christmas"Update:
I did the work and dude gave me 2 checks one to get started and one when I am finished. Now the last check has insufficient funds. Dude is asking for his vehicle back yet I have not gotten paid. FML