Negotiating the Price and Keeping Your Repair Shop Honest

You’ve scrutinized your estimate, and analyzed how each major component squares with AutoMD.com‘s “fair price” breakdown: the hours the job should take—and the shop’s and alternative shops’ hourly labor rates. You’ve checked true parts pricing online…So now you’re ready to negotiate the price before you authorize any work. Most people simply don’t realize they can negotiate auto repair work. And while some itemized charges may stand firm (like some parts prices), others have significant wiggle-room (shop mark-ups are often as […]