I'm not a professional mechanic, and I don't own a shop, but years ago a "VW specialist" repair shop wanted to charge me $450.00 for a carb that I eventually bought from Larry's Off Road mail order for $99.00. It was this that convinced me I needed to start working on my cars myself. Jeff

Jeff Stewart

----- "Bruce Todd" <beeceetee@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

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