That explanation begins to make sense to me then.  Thanks Daryl...nice to
hear from you.

BT

On Sat, Sep 4, 2010 at 10:27 AM, Daryl Christensen <daryl@aatransaxle.com>wrote:

> 30% minimum is the lowest markup to stay in business. Some are up to 50% or
> more these days. Always said to me that the labor pays the help and the
> parts pays the bills.
>
> Daryl of AA Transaxle
> 425-788-4070
> "On the cutting edge of Old technology"
> 86 Syncro Westy with a Zetec in the trunk
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Bruce Todd
> Sent: Saturday, September 04, 2010 10:12 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: How much should parts cost?
>
> This question goes out to all the working vanagon mechanics & shops out
> there...what would a reasonable and fair mark-up be on parts purchased by
> the shop for the client?  I think I'm getting gouged on a few things but
> before I make a call to discuss I thought I would ask the list.
>
> I do understand that parts are a profit item for a shop...but what is
> typical?
>
> Thanks
>
> Bruce
>
>