A more honest guy you couldn't find.
Everyone has challenges. I couldn't get my car in due to him being backed up. Ok, so I didn't get it in til the next day. He called me by mid day and let me knwo his thoughts on the vehicle I wanted him to help me fix was going to cost more than the car was worth.
His words were, "I'm telling you this as a person...you're better off getting a different vehicle and letting this one go...it will cost you between 500-1000 per visit. that's just not worth it in my mind. As a mechanic, I can do it, but you're gonna be sinking money into something that is just not worth the investment."
I have respect for someone that just doesn't want me to waste money and invest it in something better.
Kudos Dave. You're a good guy.