I remember your experiences with your mom's Ion. And I'm now thinking, "What about the GM service experience?" Sure, Goodwrench denotes technical competence, but what about integrity? There's a negative stereotype I still carry about auto mechanics that I'd like to shake or dispel.
Right now, Charles Kettering's old company -- Delco, now split off and renamed Delphi -- has financial woes of its own. It's big news here, since Dayton is home to a few Delphi plants. There's been talk about renegotiating the contract to cut back on retiree benefits. Meanwhile, people in the upper level of management are getting golden parachutes, in order to provide them an incentive to stay aboard and not jump ship. Grr.
In the interest of full disclosure: There's also an emotional component to this LJ entry, as my dad is a GM retiree.
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Date: 2006-03-03 07:39 pm (UTC)I remember your experiences with your mom's Ion. And I'm now thinking, "What about the GM service experience?" Sure, Goodwrench denotes technical competence, but what about integrity? There's a negative stereotype I still carry about auto mechanics that I'd like to shake or dispel.
Right now, Charles Kettering's old company -- Delco, now split off and renamed Delphi -- has financial woes of its own. It's big news here, since Dayton is home to a few Delphi plants. There's been talk about renegotiating the contract to cut back on retiree benefits. Meanwhile, people in the upper level of management are getting golden parachutes, in order to provide them an incentive to stay aboard and not jump ship. Grr.
In the interest of full disclosure: There's also an emotional component to this LJ entry, as my dad is a GM retiree.