Having always had to prove her self-worth as a baby-faced blonde, she decides to let a dodgy car mechanic diagnose her car problems before showing him up with her extensive knowledge!
A Blonde Stereotype
As a 26-year-old woman, she doesn’t tend to fit the stereotype of someone knowledgeable about cars. Her petite stature at 5’3″, long blonde hair, and baby face often lead to assumptions that she lacks automotive know-how.
A General Assumption
She had found that her appearance had a negative impact on various aspects of her life. People often assumed that she was underpar intellectually or wasn’t a working professional.
The Car Industry
More specifically, she had encountered many mechanics or salespeople at car showrooms who truly believed they could pull the wool over her eyes. She found it to be ridiculous, but occasionally, she could use it to her advantage.
A Circumstantial Requirement
Despite her appearance, her family background has made her well-versed in car mechanics, as both her father and brother work in the field. This story starts with her decision to have her 2004 Avalon’s oil changed at a local shop because she was overwhelmed with life and didn’t have a suitable space to do it herself.
An Unnecessary Inspection
The shop offered a free ‘head-to-toe’ inspection for potential repairs, even though she knew her car was in good condition. She had recently changed the air filter, brake pads, and the car’s rotors were in great shape with just 40k miles on them.
A Clear Understanding
She also had a new serpentine belt installed. The only task she was avoiding was the oil change itself. Before visiting the shop, she had checked the air filter and found it to be in pristine condition.
A Second Opinion
She often called my father while working on her car, discussing the repairs and maintenance she had done to ensure her car was well taken care of. After the oil change, the mechanic returned with inspection results, holding her air filter and wearing a serious expression.
A Dishonest Quote
In the busy shop with numerous customers waiting, he explained that her car was on the verge of a complete breakdown and was unsafe to drive. He claimed she needed immediate repairs, which she knew wasn’t the case.
A Convoluted List
He started reeling off what needed doing to her car, including new brake pads, rotors, calipers, a serpentine belt replacement, a new air filter, an AC compressor, and other generic items! She was blown away by his ‘professional’ opinion!
False Claims
He showed her the air filter he claimed was her car, filled with dead grass, a dead wasp, dirt, and hair. She suspected that he had concocted the dirty air filter by scooping debris from the shop floor and placing it in her new filter to frighten her.
A Definite Con
It was obvious at this stage that her appearance had fooled the guy into thinking she was ‘stupid’ and clueless about cars. It annoyed her that something as pathetic as hair color could determine someone’s capability!
A Costly Exercise
The total cost for these supposed repairs amounted to about $1,500, which he claimed was a discounted deal. To buy herself some time and gather her thoughts, she started asking basic questions about car components, nodding wide-eyed as he explained them.
A Solid Performance
Simultaneously, she sent a text to her father, instructing him to play along, and told the mechanic that she couldn’t afford the repairs. She then staged a dramatic performance, working up a tear as she called her father to ask for money.
Backing her Up
She placed her phone on speaker so the mechanic could hear her conversation, and her father played along, expressing concern about the repairs and their potential dangers. Her father’s performance was impeccable, reassuring her and confirming the mechanic’s assessments to an oblivious audience.
A Shock Discovery
She then handed the phone back to the mechanic, dropping her dramatic facade and breaking into laughter. As she and her father began to laugh, the mechanic stood there, visibly flustered and at a loss for words.
A Poor Show
The waiting room customers also joined in the laughter, further embarrassing the scammy mechanic. He turned bright red and kept his head down, stuttering as he struggled to respond.
Testing the ‘Professional’
After our laughter subsided, she handed him her air filter and asked him to clean it before showing it to her again. She watched closely as he vacuumed it out and eventually put it back into her car.
A Cunning Observation
To ensure no malicious actions were taken behind her back, she observed him pulling her car out of the shop. While her actions may have appeared excessive, she hated it when mechanics took advantage of individuals who lacked car knowledge.
A Worthy Mechanic
The experience felt like a significant win, thanks in part to her father’s remarkable performance and her acquired car expertise. It confirmed to her that appearances can be deceiving, and she was more than capable of handling the situation.
Dumb Blonde
She also continues to take great pride in playing the part of the ‘dumb blonde’! There is no greater feeling than letting people think she’s limited in her understanding and then showing them up with her shocking intellect!
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