30% minimum is the lowest markup to stay in business. Some are up to 50% or more these days. Always said to me that the labor pays the help and the parts pays the bills. Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" 86 Syncro Westy with a Zetec in the trunk
-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Bruce Todd Sent: Saturday, September 04, 2010 10:12 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: How much should parts cost? This question goes out to all the working vanagon mechanics & shops out there...what would a reasonable and fair mark-up be on parts purchased by the shop for the client? I think I'm getting gouged on a few things but before I make a call to discuss I thought I would ask the list. I do understand that parts are a profit item for a shop...but what is typical? Thanks Bruce |
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