I'm surprised he doesn't have the Helen Waite sign.
Actually, just charging for the bulb and not the labor is a good deal.
Gotta cover the inventory cots, even if you're doing someone a favor.
Most mechanics who remain in business for more than a couple of years
are pretty honest. They have to be. I worked for a service industry
trade mag many years ago. Met a lot of mechanics. A good group of guys
for the most part.
Paul
On Nov 10, 2010, at 10:01 AM, David J Brooks wrote:
A lot of the smaller repair shops here were i am have signs like
those.
I don't think they felt guilty. In 2008, i bought $1100 worth of truck
tires at a Firestone shop. He noticed one of my brake lights had burnt
out. I said might as well throw a bulb in while i'm here.
Charged me the $2.49 for it.
I thought after dropping $1100 that might not get on the bill, oh
well.
Dave
On Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 3:08 PM, Jack Davis <[email protected]> wrote:
As I sat in this area waiting for my car, I got the feeling these
signs were YELLING at me and were intended to intimidate. I think
he's dealt with the public just a little too long. :(
I had the camera and flash in the car, so with the owner's
permission took a couple shots. He thought it was funny when I told
him what I intended to do with the shot. Actually a good guy.
Well, I didn't get yelled at and surprisingly my "repair" was free.
Tried to force a @20 on him, but was no use. They put a new bolt
and nut on the starter of my wife's 240SX. I wonder if it's
possible they feel guilty about some past charges. Nah, auto
mechanics with a conscience? Right!
A bit of human interest(?)
Comments?
Jack
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