For many years, I used to stop to help people that were broken down. Over the last couple of decades, it has become too much hassle most of the time. The last few times I stopped to help:
One time, I stopped to help someone that had stalled out. Turned out that the fuel line had come off. This was a high pressure system, and a critical clip was missing. I told the driver to wait for me (I was close to home) while I got a clip and replaced it SAFELY. Upon my return, some know-it-all decided that he was going to be the "hero" and get the driver back on the road. I returned just in time to avert a catastrophe. KIA was going to jury rig the fuel line rather than repairing it SAFELY. I installed the correct clip and ended up arguing with KIA over the "quality" of the repair/
Another time, I stopped to help a young couple on my way to an auction. Right from the start, they treated me like I was Jack The Ripper, stopped to do them harm. I finally just left after a rather indignant lecture I gave them. Something like "I offered you the services of a PROFESSIONAL mechanic to get you on the road FOR FREE. You treated me like a criminal. I'm out of here. Good luck with your breakdown."
Seems like every time, there is some smart alek that has a short answer and an unsafe repair job. I mostly gave up. From this point forward, I just casually inquire as to what the problem is, and politely offer my services to help the "victim" to get back on the road. At the first sign of mistrust, I leave. When I offer my over 40 years of automotive experience for FREE, I do not expect to be treated like a red-headed stepchild.
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