There was a verbal agreement for the 9.5 hrs worth of labor now they want to charge more, but the book says 9.5 can they charge more than that? I am in the state of Nevada.
2006-10-19 14:33:03 · 6 answers · asked by schs_spartan 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Well down here where I live, timeframes provided initially are only an estimate and are subject to change without warning. I'm in Mexico though
2006-10-19 14:41:00 · answer #1 · answered by zap 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having been in the trade for some time, I will say that these times are mainly a guide. The older more neglected a vehicle is, generally the harder it is to work on. Then of course lets not forget Murphy's Law. Oh, and by the way Murphy is a close associate of most mechanics, that is if something can go wrong, it damned well will! Most of us are honest hard working people, and it's the bad apples that always seem to be the standard by which we are measured. Generally, if a repair is going to be over the estimate, the shop would or should phone you to explain and get the extra work approved. Most places will try to work with you, so try not to get angry and give them half a chance.
2006-10-19 22:18:33 · answer #2 · answered by ron k 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When Chiltons says 9.5 that isn't absolute. there are two times. one is for no distractions[perfect time- and you have to be good to make it] and regular time figuring for things like bolts that strip out or other unforeseen things. Usually a shop will estimate by the book but not say "yes, this is what we are going to charge you". Not unless you make them give a written estimate. Even then if they want to charge more there is little you can do about it. within reason of course. Call the better business bureau if you think you are being ripped off.
2006-10-19 21:47:16 · answer #3 · answered by La-z Ike 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i own a repair shop,and i can tell you the engineers who designed the cars were also the ones who wrote the book on the repair time, and there wrong on a lot of the jobs in the book, i used to try and go by the book on a lot of the jobs,but on some of them you just cant go by that ,,it does take a lot longer to do some of the jobs,im not sticking up for the repair shop,but they should have told you that it could take longer depending on how hard it is to do,like when a bolt breaks off ,and you have to get it out, this can take an hour or more to do,so i always tell my customers this is just an estimate not the actual cost,i try to stay close as i can to the estimate when possible,but sometimes its hard to do,id talk to them and see what made it cost more,they can tell you that for sure, and if it don't sound right to you ,you do have the right to dispute it, but listen to what they have to say,i wish you good luck with it,i hope this help,s
2006-10-19 21:45:48 · answer #4 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What manual are you referring to? They can charge flat rate hourly or clock rate- which ever one they can fleece you the most will be the one they use! Stay out of the dealer shops and find yourself a "GOOD" private mechanic!!
2006-10-19 21:36:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
sure they can because you can always run into some complications
2006-10-19 21:37:30 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋