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Had a chuckle at a zip-tie manifold patch - what's your policy on customer corrections?
Last month, a guy came in with his pickup and had cinched a cracked exhaust manifold with zip ties. It was noisy but running. In my view, some techs will nod and say 'good try' to keep things friendly. On the flip side, I know mechanics who believe in being upfront about the risks, like heat damage or worse. I usually show them the right part and talk through why the temp would melt the plastic. Your mileage may vary, but where do you all draw the line? Do you humor them or lay out the facts immediately? Looking for your take.
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nina8346mo ago
Honestly, what happens after you point out the melting risk? Do they usually get it, or double down on the zip ties?
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hannahmiller6mo ago
Most people get it after I show them a melted zip tie from last summer lol.
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keith_thompson6mo ago
Yeah, that's the perfect proof right there. I keep a melted one in my toolbox just for that. After seeing it, most folks finally understand the heat thing and switch to proper clamps. A few just shrug and say their zip ties are "heavy duty," but you can't fix that. Good call, @hannahmiller, the visual really does shut down the argument.
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