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Posted by B-maniac on December 29, 2006 at 20:45:20 from (207.241.134.55):
In Reply to: Mechanic hourly rates posted by Brian in MO on December 29, 2006 at 17:12:53:
I always ask myself "does the guy want me to do it because he is unable for some reason , OR , does he want me to do it because he is too busy or going on a trip or doesn't want to get dirty or he figures I'm so cheap that he can't afford to do it himself. I have dealt with a lot of people who fall into the latter catagory and I will soak it right to them. If he falls into the first catagory then you need to ask yourself "will I ever need HIS services for anything"? If so, trade or charge him what you would have to pay him. If not , charge 50% of prevailing shop rate in your area. (you probably don't have their overhead).
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