You won't believe this, but almost everything I know regarding mechanics I have learned in english books. Therefore, I have a lot of trouble when I have to ask for a part or work to be done. For example, I had a lot of trouble to explain -in spanish- that I wanted the cylinders honed. The problem with that, as they are specialized shops -they don't have a shop window nor do walkers-by go in-, if you don't look like you are a pro, they tend to ignore you. They are shops full of grease, so I went with my work clothes if I wanted to be taken seriously. Go there with your clean Dockers or with your jacket and tie and you will be charged double!!!!
Raul