Re: auto tune up
- From: "plainoldmechanic" <mrk_grnr@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: 2 Nov 2005 18:46:42 -0800
i can understand why you seem to think that the cost you encountered
was too great.no one likes surprises except on their birthday. you
should have had the common sense to obtain an estimate before repairs
were made. if you were my customer then you would have had to sign an
estimate before these repairs were made. i have researched the prices
you quoted, keeping in mind the year and make of vehicle, the condition
of the vehicle, and the general locale of where the repairs were made
and i found them to be in line with what one should expect. even when
an experienced tech. looks up labor for a specific repair, there are
other contributing factors that can cause additional time to be added
to a repair..i.e...rusted or broken bolts, removal of other items for
access,mud, etc...labor rates are high when viewed by the consumer. you
should be aware that in order for the tech. to be working on your car ,
his overhead is a big part of his labor rate. shop rent or
payment,insurance, electricity, water, TOOLS!!!! AND ALSO TRAINING
CLASSES WHICH ALMOST EVERY TECH I KNOW ATTENDS A FEW TIMES EACH YEAR.
$65-95 per class.......you didnt mention any problems after this work
was performed so apparently you received good service. remember that in
the future, COMMUNICATION IS THE KEY. AN HONEST TECH. IS NOT AFRAID TO
LET YOU KNOW THINGS UP FRONT.....WE DON'T LIKE SURPRISES EITHER...
.
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