We have discovered 2 tablets containing the 10 Mechanic Commandments. They have been passed down through generations of mechanics, and now we want to share them with the world.
I
Thou shalt keep thy cool with customers who test thy patience.
II
Thou shalt always use high quality parts in thy labors.
III
Thou shalt perform repairs to the best of thy ability in any weather, setting and through pain, sweat, and tears for the benefit of thy customer.
IV
Thou shalt work on a Saturday or a Sunday in order for thee to help the masses carry their families throughout the land on their automotive chariots.
V
Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy vehicle's maintenance schedule.
VI
Thou shalt not kill the service advisor.
VII
Thou shalt exercise patience when thy customer explains thy car's problems and diagnosis instead of thy symptoms.
VIII
Thou shalt offer a warranty on all labor performed and parts used within a reasonable time frame.
IX
Thou shop shalt be cleansed daily to wash away thy shop's oil, dirt and daily sins
X
Thou shalt not covet thy fellow dealership mechanic's hourly labor rate.
