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Originally Posted by Phil@rise
there's always more to a charge than just time. there is shop materials that go into most any job. from heat and lube to free stuck bolts, gaskets that your kit perhaps didnt have, sealant possibly bolts to replace yours that may have been fucked and hangers. just cus you saw the time he spent physically under your car doesnt mean you saw ALL the time or supplies he spent on your car.
that is why it is prudent for you as the unsatisfied client to bring up these issues at point of payment. a bad yelp review could just fuck him when all he was doing is help you.
Lastly the cheapest place almost never quotes for these things over the phone. Thats why they seem so cheap.
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Thanks, that's all I really needed to know. Like I said, this is my first time getting work done at a shop where I was able to get up close and watch (and time) it. In the past, I've always just taken my car to the dealership to get work done.
My kit isn't some cheap eBay exhaust. It had everything included, gaskets, new bolts, etc. I wasn't sure what's considered "standard" in this industry, so no reason for me to bring up "issues" unless they actually were. I don't really care for Yelp. I don't use it. Sarcastic response for a sarcastic post.
That's why I'm trying to get info in here, and based on this thread, turns out they aren't issues and being charged more is normal because:
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shop materials that go into most any job
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underscore: Care to explain the fail? I'm just trying to learn the ropes in dealing with private shops. I don't think I was going to get an invoice sheet breaking down the list of services. Technically, only one job was done.
