<VV> Pay someone - Flat Rate Manual is science fiction

[Charles Lee]

That's why the Flat Rate Manual is the mechanic's best friend !

Look up a few jobs that you've done and compare.

I find that, as a novice without the right tools (lift, pit, etc) working on 
my back in the driveway, I can do most jobs in about 1/4 of the time or 
less.

Yes, there are jobs, like an infamous Corvette engine that "flat rates" at 
10 hours but dealers can't do it (at their own expense) in less that 20, if 
their defensive stories are to be believed.

Service manager at Fritz Ford said he charges Flat Rate even if it takes 
less time, because  sometimes it might take longer, due to rusted, broken 
parts or whatever.

He was stunned when I asked, "So, my well cared for car that takes less time 
subsidizes the guy who doesn't take care of his car, and at my expense ?"

He had no response, but did admit that he hires mechanics by "how many 5 
hour jobs he can do in 5 hours" !

When I pulled my car out, the tow driver charged an extra $50 because the 
dealer "couldn't find my car" - that was right there when I said I wanted it 
back !

Talk about "frosty" !

Charlie



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Matt Nall" <patiomatt at aol.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 8:10 AM
Subject: Re: <VV> Pay someone


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> Over the decades...I've never been burnt....as far a "fixing", etc.
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> $300  labor at $85 per hour to R & R a Chevy 4.3 Vortec  Injection 
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> 5 years later I did it myself....   45 minutes!
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> Matt Nall
> Charleston, Oregon
> http://mysite.ncnetwork.net/reswr0kp/
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