My brother's best friend (he's my friend too)is doing work on my car. He's fixing the roters and brake pads, along with doing a full body inspection on my car. He told me i didn't have to pay him, but i want to. I'm buying the supplies and I'm just wondering how much i should pay him?
2007-02-26 05:29:53 · 10 answers · asked by Angel Eyes 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
a 12 pack of beer and 100 bucks
2007-02-26 06:33:29 · answer #1 · answered by bela k 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you leave no conclusive argument that he(boyfriend) wants something more, besides money to fix your car. You give no details such as, type of car, condition your car was in before he chose to fix your car, etc. This would help me help you determine a fair dollar amount to compensate your friend. I have been on both sides in similar matters. When I was, that boyfriend that has done such favors I can tell you that if he has expressed that money was not an option, but you feel obligated, call a brake shop and get an estimate on everything your boyfriend did. Deduct the parts you paid, now use this dollar figure to do something with him and make him feel like a "KING". Buy him a nice watch. Take him out somewhere your treat. Something. Good Luck!
2007-02-26 05:51:36 · answer #2 · answered by chukles 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends how long it takes,for the roters and pads he'll be at it for a couple hours and hes saving you 300+ so id give him at least $100,get an estimate from a shop and see exactly how much he is saving you.even if he said he dont want paid,if you dont pay him he may not help you out next time,
2007-02-26 05:42:13 · answer #3 · answered by BEAVIS 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it usually takes about 30 min to change out the brake pads and if he's turning the rotors it takes about an hour(on the machine) mechanics make about 45 an hour
so if its a friend i would pay him about $50 bucks and maybe a dinner
2007-02-26 05:40:02 · answer #4 · answered by mike 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
what car make and model is it? go online or call a local auto parts shop and see what is the going rate for the particular parts and services on your car. that'll give you a pretty good idea on how much he's spending on it and how much you decide to give back. or ask him right off the bat how much he's spending on the parts and tell him you'd like to give him something in return as gratitude.
if all this sounds too complicated, just give him what you feel is right and what is within your financial possibilities.
2007-02-26 05:43:28 · answer #5 · answered by lamericana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey mike where to you live if Mechanics are making $45 a hour.But i would also give him 50 or so .Or take him out for a beer or two
2007-02-26 05:52:31 · answer #6 · answered by auto tech25 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he doesn't want to be paid, then talk with him and tell him how you fill. Together come-up with the amount. If he still doesn't want any money don't force the issue, he may not fill right charging a friend.
2007-02-26 05:39:15 · answer #7 · answered by James B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy the materials , next imagine you are him, how would you feel if you were paid ? personally unless i know i can use money I would do something back , invite him to dinner that kind of thing
2007-02-26 05:38:31 · answer #8 · answered by gjmb1960 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not that much, if any at all. Just let him do it if you are buying everything.
2007-02-26 05:44:17 · answer #9 · answered by jordynicole95 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
depending on how old he is, if it were me.... i would settle for some alcoholic beverages
2007-02-26 05:40:01 · answer #10 · answered by cableguy6746 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋