Quote Originally Posted by skipster316 View Post
I think when you strike a deal with the mechanic (we both make money) you give him a deadline, even ask him for a date. It needs to be fixed and safe in say 3 weeks if not, I take it and move on. With the deadline in place it will be just like a customers car... he will feel the pressure to finish or loose the opportunity. Use a simple contract if that works. Once he has made money with you a few times, it will seem normal.
What a perfect idea! Sometimes the simplest things are the most logical! Thank you. I always prefer to communicate with people say he calls me on the phone- tells me what parts it will need, I "ok" the purchase so on and so forth. Thus far with this one- I've gotten squat. Sadly my wife broke her leg on Tuesday and it has been a whirlwind of ER visits, doc appts, and surgery scheduling.. so it gave me a perfect opportunity to not badger him.. in this very moment of being able to think of it.. it frustrates me. I think I'm going to see if I can find the time with being Mr. Mom this weekend to weave in pulling it out of there. Just don't see this guy as "the one"