I have worked for a car dealership for years and we generally got a call or 2 every week from people looking for parts for a different car manufacturer.
“Hi I’m looking for a compressor for a 2018 camry”
“Well, you’ll have to call Toyota for that this is ____.”
In the last few weeks, I have taken calls like this multiple times per day nearly every day. Is the vax making people dumber or more forgetful? Is this just an effect of the continued mental strain of this covid bullshit? Lack of oxygen from masks taking it’s toll? Has anyone else noticed anything along these lines?
Car guy here. Yes, I think more people are becoming "DIY" and looking for parts themselves. I typically use Rockauto, Ebay, and junkyards, but newbies haven't learned that yet.
You have to be able to identify where the issue is and the exact right part to get on ebay etc. Yes, I expect newbies don't have the confidence. I have been doing this for years and I get the wrong part sometimes.
Oh I do too man. All part of the "fun."