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[*] posted on 5-8-2008 at 07:48 AM


if someone is not completely satisfied with the work and or the final price i would negotiate. i suggest the fresno mnechanic with all the diplomas go work for someone else or start his own shop. i bet the shop charges at least 75 per hour for his time.
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[*] posted on 5-8-2008 at 09:24 AM


I think this mechanic is a good example of the 2 tiered pricing in Mexico I'm sure this mechanic is not charging the mexicans these prices, because they could not afford them and he has to have mexican customers to stay in business.



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[*] posted on 5-8-2008 at 10:08 AM


Actually the independent shops my son has worked for charge closer to $95 for his time, plus 40 to 50% markups on parts.
My son doesn't want to work for a dealership because you learn one car only and your work is more like an assembly line "monkey" so to speak.
Maybe put another way I have no intention of letting a former Ford Dealership mechanic work on my Chevy, Honda and ForeRunner.
Actually my son is now taking interviews to work for the Bureau of Automotive Repair which is the consumer inforcement agency for auto repairs and smog enforcement.
I think he will get on with them and based on the crooks he has worked for, and told to shove it, he should do fine.

By the way, I fully expect two tier pricing in Baja and I have no problem with it. All customers are not created equal.
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