I suppose someone with an MBA could graph it.  Raising % of ripoff on
one axis and customer attacks/ vandalism on the other. Would it be
linear or rising to the right? Libillity insurance would definitely go
up if customers were attacking the employees.
No MBA's on this list.?
Al Brase

Robert Fisher wrote:

> I would guess, if I had to guess, that what you're really paying for
> is the
> massive liability policy they probably have to maintain in order to
> stay in
> business, not to mention normal corporate overhead and that kind of
> BS- not
> that I would expect that to make you feel any better about it.
>
> What the hell is 'shop supplies' all about? I hate that crap- you roll
> your
> costs into the price and don't burden the customer with it. They do
> that so
> that they can advertise a cheaper 'price' for the job itself and you find
> out about all the other added crap once they have you in there. It
> oughta be
> illegal.
>
> $70 bucks for resurfacing? $10 bucks a wheel down the street...
>
> I'm sorry you got jammed up with this, but thanks for the warning.
> Next time
> have her take a cab. Stories like this just prove the value of having
> a good
> relationship with 'your' mechanic, if you're one of those that uses one.
>
> Cya,
> Robert
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dumas Magee" <MrNegNRG@AOL.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2006 6:50 AM
> Subject: Meineke Brakes
>
>
> How's this for a total screw job
>
> Shoes $176.40
> Wheel Clyinder (2) $89.95 each
> Hardware $63.00
> Rear Brake Labor $187 ($85/hr)
> Resurface $70
> Bleed System $69.95
> $20 Tax and $30 for shop supplies comes out to $677.82 after my big
> "discount"
>
> It was Saturday night, Vanessa needed the car for work on Sunday and
> school
> Monday
> Man, do I feel stupid
>
> Parts from VW (full retail, no discount) Shoes $62 (comes with
> hardware)
> Cylinders $27
> Labor at dealer (Flynn VW) $227
>
> Like I said, man do I feel stupid!
>
> Dale Ward
> LiMBO Club House Keeper
>