Was it actually dangerous or just annoying to drive? A little pull happens sometimes with older cars. Not sure the full fix was really needed.

Man, that takes me back. My buddy Leo worked on a research vessel, and his team got caught in a wicked cross-current while retrieving gear. They had to form a literal chain, hand-over-hand on the line, with everyone kicking like crazy just to hold position. Their supervisor watching on the monitor said it was the cleanest teamwork he'd seen all season, bought the whole crew beers that night.

How bad is it really? Testing the water before starting isn't always needed. Problems often look worse at first, lol.

Yeah I just tell people to imagine someone reading all their emails later. That visual usually clicks better than just saying "it's risky." You're right @cora_lee about keeping advice clear.

Yeah I used to think it was just about speeding things up, no big deal. But a contractor I trust explained how it messes with the full cure and can lead to more cracks. So now I skip it unless it's absolutely necessary.