I have to agree with both the shops marking things up to stay in business, and with Jeff's doing his own work. After a few "overcharges", I started doing my own work, and the satisfaction outweighs any cost. Me two cents. Charlie Swanson Semper Ubi Sub Ubi
----- Original Message ---- From: J Stewart <fonman4277@COMCAST.NET> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Sat, September 4, 2010 2:25:08 PM Subject: Re: How much should parts cost? I'm not a professional mechanic, and I don't own a shop, but years ago a "VW specialist" repair shop wanted to charge me $450.00 for a carb that I eventually bought from Larry's Off Road mail order for $99.00. It was this that convinced me I needed to start working on my cars myself. Jeff
Jeff Stewart
----- "Bruce Todd" <beeceetee@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
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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