Haggling and negotiating feel like the last thing most drivers would want to do before handing their keys over for demanding or delicate maintenance work. But a mechanic says there’s an alternative to paying labor rates at major repair centers that can approach $300 per hour.
In a viral clip from mechanic Bobby (@dxmanitbobby) we learn that appealing to the monied interests of underpaid hourly garage technicians can help cut repair costs dramatically. All it takes is a little ingenuity and confidence.
“If a mechanic charges you $100 an hour for side work, they're making double what they make at work, and your labor rate just got cut down by 60%,” he said in the clip that’s been viewed more than 269,000 times. “There, I just cut your prices in half. You're welcome.”
Ask The ‘Side Work’ Question
After promising big savings, Bobby explains that the real target isn't the mechanics themselves, but the businesses that employ them.
