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

Cars of this era all had pretty much the same starting method.

Unlike trucks, many of them still require cranking a handle to start.

Jiang Dadong sat in the driver's seat, skillfully inserted the key, and turned the ignition switch.

The engine, which used to vibrate slightly when started, ran smoothly this time without any vibration.

He pressed the accelerator, and the engine responded quickly, without the previous delay. The speed rose steadily, and there was no longer any sluggishness.

Jiang Dadong drove around the factory area slowly again, accelerating, decelerating, and idling, testing it repeatedly several times.

Then a wildly joyful smile finally appeared on his face.

He stopped the car, opened the door, strode over to Jiang Hui, and gave him a thumbs-up: "Second brother, it's done! You really fixed it!"

"The idle speed is now stable, and acceleration is smooth; it doesn't seem like there's any problem!"

Upon hearing Jiang Dadong's words, the surrounding masters instantly erupted in excitement.

Everyone's face lit up with joy, and they all crowded around to praise Jiang Hui.

"Xiao Jiang, you're really something!"

"He truly is the savior we've been waiting for! So young, yet his skills surpass those of us veterans!"

"If it weren't for you, our bonus this year would have been gone. Thank you so much!"

"Next time we need a car that's difficult to repair, we'll definitely come to you first. We really admire you!"

Jiang Hui smiled and waved his hand: "You're too kind, everyone. I just happened to think of this question."

"The main problem is that the fault in this vehicle is too hidden. The pipes look fine, so it's easy to overlook it."

"If you encounter engine idling vibration or poor acceleration again, and you've ruled out problems with the carburetor and engine, you might want to take a look at the fuel lines. It might just be an internal blockage caused by gum buildup."

Having successfully demonstrated your skills, it's natural to be appropriately modest at this point.

After all, they were all my dad's colleagues, or even his bosses.

There's no need for me to show off, lest I create problems for my dad's future job.

"To be on the safe side, it would be best to arrange for a few more people to try it out, so that everyone can experience it."

"Then next time it would be best to replace the fuel line with a new one."

Seeing Jiang Hui being flattered by so many people, Jiang Dadong felt honored, but also a little worried.

I just tried it myself, but what if problems arise later?

The father and son were in an awkward position.

Why don't we just have everyone check whether the problem has been resolved? We must make it clear today.

Jiang Dadong's proposal naturally received support from many people.

Especially Liu Yongzhe, the factory manager standing next to him, wanted to confirm it again.

Soon, several drivers took turns getting on the bus to make a confirmation.

Jiang Hui is not worried about this at all.

If the problem hadn't been resolved, the system would have alerted me long ago.

"Factory manager, the car is really fixed."

One of Liu Yongzhe's confidants whispered something to him.

At this moment, the worry on Liu Yongzhe's face had long since vanished, replaced by a smile and approval.

He strode up to Jiang Hui, grasped his hand tightly, and said, "Jiang, thank you so much!"

"What a promising young man! The entire factory is hoping he can fix this car!"

"If you're interested in working at our factory anytime, I'll personally arrange a position for you, and the salary and benefits will be excellent!"

Jiang Hui smiled and politely declined, "Thank you for your kindness, factory manager, but I run my own auto repair shop and have no plans to work at the factory for the time being."

"However, if the factory encounters any more difficult-to-repair vehicles in the future, I can come and help."

Upon hearing this, Liu Yongzhe didn't press the matter and nodded repeatedly, "Okay! I'll have someone settle the repair bill with you later!"

"Although the money isn't much, only three yuan and fifty cents, your dad has raised such an outstanding son. This year's outstanding employee award definitely belongs to him."

People who can become factory managers definitely have both high IQ and EQ.

The repair fees at BAIC repair shops are standardized.

Auto repair, which includes comprehensive work such as vehicle disassembly, assembly, and debugging, generally costs two yuan per hour.

For major overhauls of assemblies such as engines and transmissions, the labor cost is 2.2 yuan per hour.

The most expensive part is machining, which costs 3.5 yuan per hour.

Jiang Hui fixed it in less than an hour, and Liu Yongzhe would at most settle the bill according to the highest hourly rate.

However, he knew that this would not reflect Jiang Hui's contribution, so he would make up for it in other ways.

At this point, being recognized as an outstanding employee is definitely not just a simple honor.

There will be both material rewards and ticket rewards at that time.

Who knows, they might get another bicycle ticket or something as a reward.

Therefore, Liu Yongzhe's statement was actually quite sincere.

None of the other craftsmen around had any objections.

"Thank you, Director Liu."

This is not the time to be polite.

Jiang Dadong might feel a little embarrassed that he received this honor thanks to his son's efforts.

But Jiang Hui wouldn't.

Soon, news spread among drivers and repair shops in the capital that Jiang Hui had managed to fix the Hongqi CA770 that others had struggled with for days.

As the personal driver of the vice president of CITIC Group, Zhang Wuchao naturally heard the news.

Based on the information that Jiang Hui had previously repaired his Crown sedan and later repaired other cars, he gained a completely new understanding of Jiang Hui's technical skills.

In the entire auto repair market in the capital, Jiang Hui seems to have the best ability to solve difficult and complicated problems.

"Boss, you mentioned the Range Rover malfunction at the Shell office a few days ago. I just thought of someone who might be able to fix it."

Zhang Wuchao knew that CITIC and Shell were also in talks about some cooperation.

If your leader can help the other party solve some small problems, it will also be beneficial to improve the relationship between the two parties.

As the recommender, he will also have some credit in the end.

"Oh? Which repair shop's mechanic would you like to recommend?"

Sitting in the back seat of the Crown sedan, Bai Yang casually asked a question.

"It's a small business near the entrance of Wudaoying Hutong. The chef is a young man, but his skills are extremely high."

"He was the one who fixed our car when it broke down last time."

"I recently heard that he has also repaired imported vehicles for several organizations, including Coca-Cola and Jianguo Hotel."

"He even fixed the Hongqi CA770 that the BAIC repair shop couldn't repair."

Bai Yang became interested after Zhang Wuchao said that.

"That amazing?"

"However, there is only one Shell Range Rover in the entire city of Beijing, and you might not even be able to find a second one in the whole of China."

Are you sure the other party has the capability to repair it?

Bai Yang cautiously confirmed it.

"While you were having a meeting upstairs just now, I slipped out and went to the Yonghe Temple to ask that monk."

"They seem very confident."

Zhang Wuchao felt that this was all he could do.

Ultimately, whether or not to recommend Jiang Hui to go there depends on Bai Yang's decision.