What can we do for you today?
Uh, hi. Yes, I'm having a problem with my car, and it doesn't seem to run right. I mean every time I start it up, the engine runs for a minute or so, sputters like it isn't getting enough gas, and then dies.
Hmmm. Okay. Let's open the hood, and let's take a look... Okay, start her up. [Engine starting...] Okay, Okay. Shut her off. Hmmm. [So...] Let me look at the book here... [It] sounds like a possible fuel line, a dirty carburetor, bad alternator, or even a weak battery.
So, which one is it?
Uhh. Difficult to say. Let me try this... Uh, alright... You need to talk to the mechanic.
The mechanic! So, who are you?
Well, I'm the assistant, and I've only been here on the job for two days.
So, why didn't you tell me that in the first place? I mean, I wouldn't have wasted all this time!
You didn't ask.
Okay, so how much is it going to cost?
Ah. Difficult to say. [That's what you said about the last thing!] Are you a local or from out of town?
I'm just passing through, and this is the only place for miles. [Yeah, that's right.] Man, can't you see my license plate? [Sure did!]
Okay. The out-of-town rate. Let's see. Okay, here we go. If it's a fuel line, that'll be $100... No, no, That's the local rate. Here, $200 for the pre-screening check, $150 for parts, plus or minus $100, and $75 an hour for labor. Oh, oh yeah. Today's a holiday, so labor is actually $50 more per hour.
Huh? Those prices are outrageous, and what holiday is it today?
Oh, it's the local pumpkin festival.
Ah, come on. I can't believe this. Of all my luck, my car breaks down in an out-of-the-way town [That's right.], and it'll cost an arm and a leg to get my car fixed.
Ah, we'll take care of you. Just bring the car back on Tuesday so Mike, our mechanic, can take a look at it.
Why not today? It's only 11:00 a.m.!
Ahh, we close at 11:30 a.m. on holidays, and we're closed tomorrow and Sunday, and we're closed the following day as well.
I can't wait that long! I need my car repaired now.