Recent content by Volvotechdude

Unfortunately, social media is only as good as the person posting. And we all know people tend to fudge facts whether it's Harbor Freight or Snap on.

As you've said, perception isn't always reality. Most GOOD shops want you to come back so they'll do just about anything to keep you coming back because they care. Most GOOD shops will listen and make adjustments if it's a good suggestion but demanding they open their books so you can determine...

But neither should we oversimplify and generalize that every shop has a problem. Some do and some don't, no one said otherwise. Remember, this thread started on the basis that a $30 part could be bought on Rockauto and the OP could do it by himself. But he didn't, he chose to "not deal with it"...

I was tried and true Milwaukee power tools all the way until I tried Snap on's cordless screwdriver. Yup, changed over to all Snappy cordless tools. Fit, feel, operation and perfect balance of the tool sold me.

Anecdotal evidence supported by zero facts. Understood, I wasted my time.

Got proof of that or just more witless banter?

I see a lot of using ESTIMATE and QUOTE being used interchangeably. That is not correct. Legally an ESTIMATE is an approximation of what things may cost and can be subject to change. The rule of thumb is usually 10-15% plus or minus. This is used more in contracting and such. In the Auto repair...

To the OP who I hope is still following. The simple answer is the markup is whatever the market will support. All opinions given in this thread are based on subjective opinion. I've read your original post several times over and see that there wasn't any mention of getting a breakdown of the...

Former coworker had the 3/8 impact, loved it. At my new place our SM just bought one for home use. Let you know how he likes it. I've considered selling all my Mileaukee stuff for the Matco lineup but my problem is for the price the warranty is a measily two years vs 5 for Milwaukee. Snap-On and...

The torque wrench is way too bulky, not liking that. The long neck ratchets have got my attention. The grinders are a "we'll see" due to high consumption they can have during operation. Glad to see Milwaukee coming out with even better stuff however I don't understand the move into hand tools...

Yea I'm not sold on the hutch quite yet. I made my own butcher block top and may just make my own hutch.

Not so much an issue as more for future planning. I was thinking a locker to store my larger test equipment as it takes up drawer space. Hutch is just because haha. I'm fine with the classic, I don't want to get into the bigger is better mantra. I like being efficient with my tool box, small...

Hey boys, wanted to ask some advice. Bought a snap on KCP2422 awhile back and filled it up faster than I thought. Still got some room but was considering adding the side cabinet and hutch. Should I proceed or step up to a larger box? Adding some context I will probably stay a dealership tech for...

I would do the community college route. Way too many guys that work around me did the manufacturer specific programs or UTI. They ended up in a lot of debt and didnt like the car brand they went to work for.

But you did with your rant. Question, if it's a supposed reputable shop, than why didnt you go back with the evidence and work with them to get it sorted? Too easy to go on the internet and bash an entire industry I guess.