How to not let a shop damage your clutch

Do they know you? I have agood relationship with my tirestore but the young monkeys he hires come and go. Last time I was there,they had to change tires on my 4x4. The centre caps are chrome cheapie junk and wouldnt come off easy so they hammered em out. Talk about bashed. Next time Im there I'll speak to the owner and Im sure he'll fix it.

But my point is this. Maybe if you dont know them, stick around to make sure they arent doing donuts and burnouts. Or ask to drive your car on the hoist. Claim the car is set up special and the clutch is touchy. Then take the key with you to the lounge area. When they want to test drive it,go with them.

After all they dont need the key for an alignment.

I actually forgot one time to leave the key when I was having a blown tire replaced. They simply pushed it in and out on a jack...