Went to get air line replaced and was charged $35 for shop fees on top of labor rate.
Nowhere on their pricing board was this shown.
Shop couldn't even explain to me what the money is meant for.
Seems a bit excessive.
Have I just been had?
"Shop fees"
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Kenworth6969, Jun 27, 2022.
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That is pretty normal now adays.
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Its a charge that covers stuff like rags, penetrating oil, brake clean, small bolts/nuts/screws, o-rings, fuses etc.
Usually its just easier to charge a flat fee than to try and account for every little 1/4" bolt, shop rag, can of WD40, etc. That stuff adds up quick and believe me, if the boss asked me to try and keep track of all that on each job it probably wouldn't happen.
That being said, its a dang'd if you do, dang'd if you don't scenario. Contrary to popular belief, service departments don't normally generate the net revenue you'd think they do. -
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I just paid for a month supply of rags for the shop lol.Speedy356, Another Canadian driver, Rideandrepair and 3 others Thank this. -
What really pisses me off is they didn't have this posted on their board of fees.
It was a surprise $35 fee for a 5 minute job.Keepforgettingmypassword, Another Canadian driver, Rideandrepair and 2 others Thank this. -
You wouldn't believe how much running a welder 6 hours a day does to a power bill.TallJoe, Another Canadian driver, Sirscrapntruckalot and 9 others Thank this. -
You don't want to know how fast a shop will burn through that stuff lol.peterd, TallJoe, Another Canadian driver and 11 others Thank this. -
I think they're doing okay.LoneRanger, Another Canadian driver, Rideandrepair and 1 other person Thank this. -
Not saying shops aren't profitable but there's a lot more to it than everyone thinks.pete781693, peterd, Vampire and 14 others Thank this.
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