car bumper repair at home

I took my car to a so - called 'expert' mechanic. He said he needed to keep the car for a few days. When I got it back, there were new scratches on the body, and the interior smelled like cigarettes. And the original problem still wasn't fixed. I had to take it to another shop to get it properly repaired.

No. Stealing is never right, no matter what the reason is.

Maybe they think the widow can't afford to repair the car herself and they want to help in their own wrong way.

They might face legal charges such as theft, even if their intention was to repair the car. The widow could press charges, and they could end up with a criminal record.

I heard about a mechanic who was working on a convertible. He accidentally put the top down while there were tools still on it. When he put the top back up, the tools got stuck inside and made all kinds of banging noises every time the car hit a bump. He had to take the top apart again to get the tools out.

Sure. One time, a mechanic thought he had fixed a car's engine noise. But when the owner drove off, it made an even weirder noise, like a duck quacking. Turns out he had accidentally knocked a loose part into the fan belt area.

They might get into big trouble even if their intention was good. Stealing is wrong, and their mom could be really angry and call the police.

Sure. Once my dad tried to fix a leaky faucet. He thought he knew what he was doing, but ended up tightening the wrong part and water sprayed everywhere. He was soaked and we all just laughed. Another time, my friend tried to paint her room. She didn't use a drop cloth and got paint all over the floor. It took her days to clean it up.

One of the funniest things is when people use the wrong tools for the job. Like using a butter knife as a screwdriver. It usually doesn't work well and can cause all sorts of chaos. For example, the 'screwdriver' might slip and scratch the surface.

One important guideline is respect for personal space. The homeowner should not crowd the repairman while they are working, and the repairman should not enter areas of the home not related to the repair without permission. Another is clear communication. Both parties should clearly state their needs and expectations.