Ya know... people are always quick to call lawyers sharks these days. I mean it's almost the thing to do...like even my own family made and continue to make jokes about the profession. While I am aware that they are genuinely made in jest, it still is a bit odd that it is usually people's first reaction when they learn that I, or someone else is an attorney. Society in general has painted a picture of lawyers as ruthless, money hungry, unemotional drones put on this earth to bill hours and make life complicated. Perhaps there is a bit of truth to these theories, but the reality is that attorneys are one of the only professions, if not the only professions that are strictly regulated by an ethical code and an ethical standard. We are self monitored and have a serious structure of checks and balances to ensure disclosure, honesty, and other such boring things. I think it has a lot to do with the fact that non-lawyers all see it black and white, right and wrong, and just simply do not understand that the legal system is highly procedural and rule based, and as such.....a lot of the costs incurred for the services provided stem from following procedures and achieving results. That said...who the fuck is keeping an eye on auto-mechanics?
I mean talk about sharks....they are the fucking worst. Go to 3 mechanics and get three different quotes and three different assessments of the problem. The only thing consistent will be that the person your dealing with is trying to make as much money off you as
possible. And who is regulating them? No one! You can read reviews online ,which are worthless for the most part, and you can call the
better business bureau...which is a waste of time. The fact remains that there is no internal or external watch dog over mechanics.
Every day people come to them, usually in times of need (why else would you go to a mechanic if you didn't have a problem) and they totally, completely take advantage of the patrons desperate situation. The average Joe has a very limited knowledge of the inner workings of a vehicle, but that doesn't give Mr. Mechanic license to lie, cheat, and steal does it? Apparently it does. Today I went to price out a new muffler. I got prices ranging from $260 - $500. One guy even told me I needed two mufflers???WHAT??? I mean I may look especially stupid....but two mufflers? Come on dude.
In defense of lawyers, we are mandated to disclose our fees, and detail the work which we do. Last time I checked, mechanics can and often do, adjust rates and service fees at the drop of a hat. It's arbitrary at best and should be stopped. If a lawyer was to do that you could report him or her to several organizations....the bar association and the board of bar overseers to name a few, and there is no doubt that something will be done swiftly and justly. Try getting any such remedy from complaining about a mechanic....it's laughable.
So my advice to you is this...do your homework. Get several quotes and read up on the
problem online as much as you can. Definitely do not attempt to fix the problem your self. While they may be dishonest...they are still professionals and will most likely fix your car better than you could. Find a good mechanic and love him. Love him with all of your heart. Bring him cookies, send him cards....suck his dick if you must. In the end a good mechanic can be a valuable asset...it can save you time, aggravation, and of course money. But don't be surprised if some day that same mechanic you trusted ends up fucking you in the ass...it's the nature of the game. Last and most importantly... next time you attempt a lawyer joke... please think twice. If we are sharks...mechanics are Al Qaeda.
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