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Originally posted by 99SESPORT:
The cost of service is the exact reason I'm trying to start doing most "non-warranty" work myself. Even some warranty work I do myself, because of the hassle of giving up my car for a day or so...
I wouldn't touch the warrenty work. It may be a hassale to lose the car for a day or two, but if you mess something up, you'd be screwed.
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Originally posted by Ray:
Standard hourly rate is 68.00 plus misc fee (rags, etc) is 72.00 with tax..
Most dealerships are 80-90/hr.
Even a skilled backyard mechanic charges 40/hr.
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13.47 @ 102 - All Motor!
It was not broke; Yet I fixed it anyway.
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Yeah, Greg.. I left out the word "here"..
that is for an independant garage.
Ray
'99 CSVT - Silver #222/276
In a constant state of blow-off euphoria.
Originally posted by Kremitthefrog:
I like to wear dresses and use binoculars to watch grandmas across the street.
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Originally posted by Beachboy:
Originally posted by Big_B:
It is unbelievable the prices that these shops charge  . O2 sensors are fairly simple for anyone to take care of. Do it yourself for sure.
Mechanics have to make a decent living, just like the rest of us. I don't mind paying to have my work done, especially since I HATE working on cars.
Yeah, but if they charge $69/hour, the mecanic gets paid $15/hour, huge difference!! The shop makes the money not the salesman
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Remember, they aren't all highly profitable shops. They have to pay rent, buy expensive equipment, pay heathcare and other benifits, and take care of utility bills and pay people to take care off all the paperwork associated with that stuff.
Nothing to do with what you were saying, I was just clarifying why it costs so dang much to have people work on your car.
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Originally posted by Auto-X Fil:
Remember, they aren't all highly profitable shops. They have to pay rent, buy expensive equipment, pay heathcare and other benifits, and take care of utility bills and pay people to take care off all the paperwork associated with that stuff.
I agree.
The prices are reasonable when you consider the typical 4 bay shop has a good 200k just in "shop" equipment alone. Rent, taxes, licensing, liability insurance, et cetera...
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It was not broke; Yet I fixed it anyway.
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