[ he doesn't say, god, i hate this place, but. it's implied in the sound he makes before answering. ]

Amos is the best mechanic I've ever seen, [ is what he actually says aloud, maybe sounding like a non sequitur at first, ] There's no question he'll be an asset to you. But if there's anything I can do to help, too, let me know.

[ he is, at least, motivated ]