Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[cjd]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

I haven't watched anime in close to two weeks... need my crack fix.

That's what got me into reading manga... whee?

Some horrible stuff out there! Also some pretty good stuff.

Now, I don't even have much time for reading. Too many projects around the house - they're by choice, at least.

[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by cjd

That's what got me into reading manga... whee?

Some horrible stuff out there! Also some pretty good stuff.

Now, I don't even have much time for reading. Too many projects around the house - they're by choice, at least.

Not going to lie, I only read manga when I'm on the toilet at work. One or two chapters at a time... lol


Anyhoo, time for some shut eye. Busy weekend again, be back home sunday night-ish

[Teseo]

Got quote about re torque the axle nut. 40$ dollars, feel insulted

[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by Teseo

Got quote about re torque the axle nut. 40$ dollars, feel insulted

Why not do it yourself to start with?

[Teseo]

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

Why not do it yourself to start with?

No tools, like jack stands nor torque wrench. Plus local autoparts dont borrow tools. The good side is if the clicking sound doesnt go next step is replacing axle under warranty.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Teseo

Got quote about re torque the axle nut. 40$ dollars, feel insulted

Why insulted? Do you volunteer your services for free at your job?

[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by Teseo

No tools, like jack stands nor torque wrench. Plus local autoparts dont borrow tools. The good side is if the clicking sound doesnt go next step is replacing axle under warranty.

Shouldn't need jack stands but if you can't get a torque wrench it won't do you any good. You could try the regional forum and see if you can borrow one.

[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Why insulted? Do you volunteer your services for free at your job?

$40 does seem a little excessive for 10 minutes of work

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

$40 does seem a little excessive for 10 minutes of work

Doesn't matter how long it takes it is a business and there to make a profit. Sure the task may only tak that long but there other things to factor into their costs. You He can do it him self our shop around.

[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Doesn't matter how long it takes it is a business and there to make a profit. Sure the task may only tak that long but there other things to factor into their costs. You He can do it him self our shop around.

If you use the average hourly charge of 75$ an hour it shouldn't be anywhere near$40 . If $75 an hour wasn't profitable they'd increase the rate. If this place is charging the $150 or so an hour that would be necessary they are straight up trying to take advantage of him

[cjd]

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

If you use the average hourly charge of 75$ an hour it shouldn't be anywhere near$40 . If $75 an hour wasn't profitable they'd increase the rate. If this place is charging the $150 or so an hour that would be necessary they are straight up trying to take advantage of him

I haven't found an hourly rate that low in ages.

Also, it's more than 10 minutes of work. At least 12, though more time wouldn't surprise me. And I bet there's a minimum charge which may even be higher than $40...

Maybe it's time to start investing in some tools?

[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by cjd

I haven't found an hourly rate that low in ages.

Also, it's more than 10 minutes of work. At least 12, though more time wouldn't surprise me. And I bet there's a minimum charge which may even be higher than $40...

Maybe it's time to start investing in some tools?

That's standard here. $75 for shops about $115 for dealers. This will probably vary from the bigger metro areas or regions with exceptionally high cost of living. Just out of curiosity, what size is the axle nut?

[jawn]

A lot of places have a minimum labor charge. Usually works out to be about half an hour. For scheduling reasons, it's easier to block things out by half hours or fifteen minutes, depending on the shop.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

That's standard here. $75 for shops about $115 for dealers. This will probably vary from the bigger metro areas or regions with exceptionally high cost of living. Just out of curiosity, what size is the axle nut?

Nothing saying they have to charge a portion of the hourly rate. A per job structure is very common. I really don't think that $40 for the job is out of line. Everybody wants to get paid more for their work but then complain when people expect to get paid for theirs.