Matheys

Mr. Marconi, your story is very special. It's always good to remember the "Good Ol' Days". My father is the reason I am in the automotive business, and every day I look at him and ask myself, "How do you drop out of college, in your third year in college, to open up a small "2" bay full service gas station, and expect it to be as successful as it is now?" It is absolutely unbelievable how his business has thrived right from the beginning. My Father always told me to search for something better. Something that has higher pay and more days off. Obviously I didn't listen. I followed in his foot steps because I knew how successful he was, and still is now. The shop is always full of customers, and not just any customers, customers that have been coming to his garage since 1978. He established something special. It takes "MEN OF STEEL" to do something like that.

Our shop has plenty of "DIYers" or "Diagnose it Yourselfers". They always bring me a smile. Before we do anything, or remove and replace a part, I tell them I'm going to run a diagnostic. That's when you here the "My mechanic told me...." My favorite is when the engine is cranking, no start, and they swear it's a starter motor. Then you have to sit them down and explain there's a lot more to the condition than you think. After you explain possible causes and how a diagnostic is necessary they ask how much is that part? I just smile and want to ask "Do you take your ground meat to the drive through at some burger joint and ask...can you cook this for me?" Besides I don't know yet, the diagnostic will solve the unknowns with your situation. The term "Mechanic" is definitely a term used way too vaguely.