05-20-2006, 06:47 PM
I didn't get a chance to watch the video,56k blows. Anyway, a lot of mechanics/ shops defiantly do screw people over. I am a tech at a Toyota Dealership in Winchester. We are a reputable company.
Ryan, keep in mind that a Chevy dealership is required to charge the flat rate price for any work completed. So chances are, the flat rate manual for the corvette did allow for .4 or .5 hours to change a light bulb. Does it screw the customer? absolutely. do people pay for it? absolutely.
We're all at the advantage that we're car guys (and girls) and are smart enough to change a light bulb on our car, or a friend/family members car and not get beat by the book.
Even Toyota gets screwed by us, because on recalls/ warranty work, we can usually complete the job quicker than the book says. that is a perk of being a mechanic.
I wouldn't pay $25 to get a bulb changed either. I'm not targeting Ryan to start an argument, but I would like to clear up any misconceptions about the high prices of automotive work. There are a lot of people that get paid with the money you spend Techs, service writers, repair men for equipment.
A lot of shops definatly are retarded and screw people bigtime,and I'm sure thats what this thread is all about
Ryan, keep in mind that a Chevy dealership is required to charge the flat rate price for any work completed. So chances are, the flat rate manual for the corvette did allow for .4 or .5 hours to change a light bulb. Does it screw the customer? absolutely. do people pay for it? absolutely.
We're all at the advantage that we're car guys (and girls) and are smart enough to change a light bulb on our car, or a friend/family members car and not get beat by the book.
Even Toyota gets screwed by us, because on recalls/ warranty work, we can usually complete the job quicker than the book says. that is a perk of being a mechanic.
I wouldn't pay $25 to get a bulb changed either. I'm not targeting Ryan to start an argument, but I would like to clear up any misconceptions about the high prices of automotive work. There are a lot of people that get paid with the money you spend Techs, service writers, repair men for equipment.
A lot of shops definatly are retarded and screw people bigtime,and I'm sure thats what this thread is all about
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