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I have the same problem with mechanics. I actually had to report one garage to the state. I had my ex call this guy and tell him he's looking at the specs for th3 job and you claim you have to pull the axle off, he says it's an independent suspension which means they have their own axle and don't need to take the entire thing out. This jerk took 3 weeks to refund me 200 bucks he overcharged...then my dad went down there and hollered at them...you DON'T want to tick off my father. Oh when I was there in person for the 3rd time trying to get my money back, he was telling this lady oh it's gonna need this and that. I asked him are you sure? I told her you best get a second opinion because these guys are hacks and I would never let them work on my bicycle never mind my truck.I always wished my dad would teach me about methanics. He used to fix his own cars (before everything was computerized) and plumbing and you-name-it.
Good on ya for calling that guy's bluff. I actually asked plumbers I had if their astronomical prices were contingent upon my gender and the guy just about swallowed his wrench before stammering, "N-no!" Guess he forgot how to pronounce "yes."
And yeah, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
Yeah I hate to say it but men discrimination against us for being women is alive and well...ticks me OFF...especially when I work in a man's field...one thing men hate, is a woman who can weld better than them or fix things better...oh they HATE that!!!