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Nov 11, 2009 | 04:15 PM

jpuli28

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Technician Appreciation Question

Ive made friends with my Tech at a local dealership, he is going to hook me up and install a new Z bumper cover for me. It should take no less than 1 hr and no more than 2 hrs to install. I think the going labor rate is $70.

So, my question is... if he's hooking me up how much should I show him my appreciation so we both benefit?

Nov 11, 2009 | 05:52 PM

carlrx7

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50 bucks?

Nov 11, 2009 | 06:28 PM

csun213

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I would ask him how much he wants. If he says nothing then I would probably give him $50 otherwise pay what he thinks is right since he is doing the work.

Nov 11, 2009 | 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by csun213

I would ask him how much he wants. If he says nothing then I would probably give him $50 otherwise pay what he thinks is right since he is doing the work.

Good answer. You must have a lot of people who want to do work for you again in the future.

Nov 11, 2009 | 07:27 PM

haljensen

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jpuli28; You are aware that a Z06 bumper cover won't properly fit the fenders of a C6?

Nov 11, 2009 | 07:30 PM

dkrhardy

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Originally Posted by csun213

I would ask him how much he wants. If he says nothing then I would probably give him $50 otherwise pay what he thinks is right since he is doing the work.

However if he quotes you a price that is still a steal and does a good job, slip him an extra $20 as a bonus. He will continue to give you good deals since he knows you'll tip him. Same as a good waiter/waitress, they DO remember.

Nov 11, 2009 | 11:52 PM

jpuli28

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Quote:

Originally Posted by haljensen

jpuli28; You are aware that a Z06 bumper cover won't properly fit the fenders of a C6?

Um thanks, its the Sic bumper.

Last edited by jpuli28; Nov 11, 2009 at 11:56 PM.

Nov 12, 2009 | 05:42 AM

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Some techs aren't the best body guys

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Nov 12, 2009 | 03:53 PM

jpuli28

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Quote:

Originally Posted by KarlK

Some techs aren't the best body guys

Ugh, Dont say that! He made it sound like it was a piece of cake.

Nov 22, 2009 | 01:15 AM

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jpuli28

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Nov 22, 2009 | 01:43 AM

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Joe_G

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Originally Posted by The Clevite Kid

Good answer. You must have a lot of people who want to do work for you again in the future.

It is a nice thing to do and it garners me EXCELLENT service. A nice Ulysses Grant goes a long way......

Nov 22, 2009 | 09:04 AM

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Wayne O

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dkrhardy

However if he quotes you a price that is still a steal and does a good job, slip him an extra $20 as a bonus. He will continue to give you good deals since he knows you'll tip him. Same as a good waiter/waitress, they DO remember.

Whether you have one worker or a thousand employee's treat them right!

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