Reborn in 1982: I Became the Richest Man by Repairing Cars

One ceramic body was cracked, one electrode was severely ablated, and the other four, although carbon deposited, could still be used.

"Look, these two are definitely unusable and must be replaced. The remaining four can still be used after cleaning off the carbon buildup."

He looked up at Lin Yuanwu and instructed, "Brother Yuanwu, take my bicycle to the nearby state-owned hardware store or auto repair shop."

"Buy two spark plugs specifically for the SH760, model 4114 (domestic).

"Remember to buy the genuine product, and don't buy the wrong model—this model is specific, and if you buy the wrong one, it won't fit and won't work."

"Okay, I'll be right there!"

Lin Yuanwu quickly agreed, picked up Jiang Hui's bicycle keys, and patted the seat.

This is a bicycle that was just assembled yesterday. The frame is sturdy. Although it doesn't have a logo and isn't as prestigious as brands like Phoenix or Forever, it's very easy to ride.

He hopped on the bike, pedaled a few times, and the bicycle steadily rode off toward the nearby hardware store.

Jiang Hui then picked up the four still-usable spark plugs and carefully cleaned the carbon deposits off them with a brush.

He then gently sanded the electrodes with sandpaper, saying to Zhou Ming who was still standing nearby, "Zhou Ke, don't worry. Once Yuan Wu buys the spark plugs, installs them, adjusts the gap, and tests the engine, and everything is fine, the car will be ready to use."

"As long as the spark plugs are cleaned regularly, this problem will not occur again."

Watching Jiang Hui's skillful movements and glancing at the damaged spark plug on the ground, Zhou Ming's doubts completely disappeared. He smiled and nodded, "Okay, okay, then thank you for your hard work, Master Jiang."

Jiang Hui smiled, his hands continuing to work, cleaning the carbon buildup while he mentally made plans.

Two spark plugs only cost 1.6 yuan, the cost is extremely low, so how much should I ask for?

It's definitely not okay to go for a cheap price; I'm not here to be a good Samaritan.

However, if the price is too high, it might scare people away, making them unwilling to hire you for car repairs in the future, which would also be a loss.

Lin Yuanwu returned quickly after buying the spark plugs.

The subsequent actions were naturally even faster.

"Zhou Ke, the problem has been resolved. Would you like to try it?"

Jiang Hui didn't even confirm it before confidently assuming the car was fixed.

Zhou Ming had fully sensed this confidence.

With a touch of trepidation, Zhou Ming sat in the cockpit and gently turned the key.

First came a brief, crisp "click," the soft sound of the starter motor being switched on, like a sleeping beast being gently awakened.

The next second, a deep roar suddenly burst out from the engine compartment, "putt-putt-putt—", the sound was heavy and muffled.

With the unique vibrations of an old-fashioned gasoline engine, the vibrations spread throughout the car body, making the driver's seat slightly numb, and even the ground underfoot seemed to vibrate slightly.

The NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness) performance of cars from this era is certainly incomparable to that of later generations.

At first, the roar was somewhat rough, with a hint of hesitation and setback.

In just two or three seconds, the roar gradually became smoother, changing from a jerky "putt-putt-putt" to a steady, low "humming."

The vibrations of the car gradually subsided, no longer the initial violent jolts, but only subtle and even tremors remained.

This familiar feeling traveled to the driver's seat, and Zhou Ming's tense shoulders slowly relaxed, his grip on the steering wheel loosening slightly.

He listened intently to the engine; the previous stuttering and strange noises were gone, replaced by a continuous and steady "humming" sound.

Jiang Hui stepped forward and said, "Zhou Ke, try stepping on the gas pedal, listen to the sound, and feel the idle speed. If there are no problems, then it's completely fixed."

Zhou Ming nodded, lightly tapped the accelerator with his right foot, and received a steady response from his foot, instantly raising the engine's roar several notches.

The low growl turned into a loud whooshing sound, powerful yet smooth, without any strange noises.

As you release the accelerator, the roar gradually subsides, and the engine returns to a stable idle speed.

Lin Yuanwu also came over, looking at the engine running smoothly, a look of surprise on his face. He couldn't help but say, "This sound is much more efficient!"

Jiang Hui ignored Lin Yuanwu and smiled, "Zhou Ke, the faulty spark plug has been replaced, the gap has been adjusted, and the carbon deposits have been cleaned."

"With regular maintenance, similar problems will not occur again in the short term."

"Any car repaired at our [Xiao Jiang Auto Repair] shop comes with a three-month warranty."

"If the fault recurs within the warranty period, we will repair it free of charge."

Hearing Jiang Hui say this, Zhou Ming felt completely relieved.

He turned off the ignition, opened the car door and got out. The doubts on his face had vanished, replaced by a broad smile.

"Master Jiang, thank you for your hard work! Your skills are impeccable!"

"How much will the car repair cost?"

Zhou Ming was very smart. As soon as Jiang Hui mentioned the three-month warranty period, he knew it was time for him to pay.

"If this problem were repaired at a large repair shop like BAIC, the repair fee would probably be around 40 or 50 yuan."

"This is our second collaboration, so I'll just charge you thirty yuan."

Upon hearing Jiang Hui's words, Lin Yuanwu immediately added, "Jiang Hui's father is a mechanic at the BAIC repair shop, so he knows their fees very well."

It must be said that Lin Yuanwu's teamwork was excellent.

Without realizing it, people feel that Jiang Hui's fees are reasonable and not expensive at all.

"Okay, thirty it is."

I was thinking that when Jiang Hui helped the factory repair the Jiefang CA10C truck last time, he only charged twenty yuan.

Zhou Ming was still thinking about whether to talk to Jiang Hui about the price.

However, after hearing Lin Yuanwu's words, he didn't say anything more.

"Wait a moment, I'm going back to my office."

Zhou Ming quickly left, and when he returned, he handed Jiang Hui thirty yuan for car repairs.

"Master Jiang, I have a favor to ask, I wonder if you could grant it?"

Upon hearing Zhou Ming's words, Jiang Hui immediately thought to himself, "If it's an unreasonable request, then don't bother."

But you definitely can't say that out loud.

After all, Shougang is a major client.

If the partnership goes well, it will contribute a significant amount of profit to [Xiao Jiang Auto Repair] shop every year.

"Zhou Ke, please give your instructions. I will do my best to fulfill them, as long as it is within my power."

"Then I won't stand on ceremony."

Zhou Ming didn't beat around the bush and said directly, "Although our factory has a repair workshop, the skill level of the mechanics there is really not that high."

"Whether it's the Jiefang trucks that are widely used in the factory, or the Shanghai SH760 sedans and BJ212 off-road vehicles, problems often can't be fixed internally and have to be sent to external repair shops."

"Spending money is one thing, but the main problem is wasting time."

"Could you spare some time to give a few days of training to the mechanics at our repair shop, teaching them how to fix cars?"