List of Cars Not To Work On?

Its funny..the list of vehicles I see that no one will work on..those are the ones I get stuck working on all the time. either I am a nightmare magnet..or they just end up with me because NO one else will touch them..guess the buck stops here so to speak.

Now don't get me wrong..I have my battles and everyone tells me I am nuts to not turn down these difficult jobs. But I have yet to lose a war...lost a few battles yes, and have the scars to prove it..but so far not any wars.

I had a local mechanic in my area refuse to work on one of my cars (a 99 escort ZX2 "POS"). I can tell you I will never go there again or reccomend him. To me he's a ***** if he will turns down a car becuase it's "difficult".

Now with some of the electronics in newer cars today I can understand that it might be too complex for a "newbie" but to turn down a particular car just because it is more difficult to work on is a cop out . The only way to really learn something is to get your hands dirty..and sometimes rack your brains and test your patience...but you will be amazed how much quicker and easier the same job will be 2nd time around.

But once again..I do not suggest anyone attempt something they feel is beyond them or if they may cause extensive damage..but I can't stress enough the feeling of accomplishment when you can do a job everyone else has turned away..and it is good for business as well.

Well I have no problem doing a deck in those..pops right out with ford tools..yeah the kits are high price to buy new retail but I have them laying around . certian taurus are a bit more involved because you need to run wires and ant from the trunk..but I have done so many thay take me less then 1/2 hour.

The problem is the engine on the ZX2..it is sideways and against the shock towers so all the stuff that you need to service like the timing belt..pullys..water pump etc..are difficult to get to...but still..for any reputible shop to turn down that job just because it is difficult..but they still have the skill to do it, is just afraid to get thier hands dirty and do a little work IMO. I know it is mechanics and we are discussing installation but the princple is the same. to turn down a job you know you can do just because it is difficult is not cool IMO..I may charge more money of course..but I like a challenge ...my life would be pretty boring if I just shoved decks into 94 ford F150's all day long.