[Shop-talk] Question to ponder- When someone brings their vehicle to your garage, do you do the work or do you let them do it?

[Benjamin Zwissler]

I've considered charging, or putting up a "donations" box, but so far
everyone has been pretty good about buying replacements parts, supplies,
beer, etc. so I haven't felt the need.

Ben....

On Thu, Sep 20, 2018 at 2:39 PM Pat Horne <patintexas at icloud.com> wrote:

> I’ve done it all the ways listed. I’ve always had broken tools replaced by
> the vehicle owner. If they use my parts, they pay me for them if they break
> them or not.
>
> You didn’t specify if you were charging for your shop. That can make a
> difference.
>
> Peace,
> Pat
>
> Pat Horne
> We support Caldwell County Habitat for Humanity
>
>
> On Sep 20, 2018, at 9:38 AM, eric at megageek.com wrote:
>
> I just wanted to start a little conversation about a question that bothers
> me (albeit very little.)
> When someone brings their vehicle to your garage, do you do the work or do
> you let them do it?
>
> Here is the context, due to my garage, everyone I offer to help brings
> their vehicles to me to fix.  Once there, I do the work for the most part.
> I enjoy doing it, so it's no big deal.
>
> But a few people commented that they expected to do most if not all the
> work once there.
>
> I understand that they may enjoy working on the cars as well, but here is
> my thought about it...
>
> One, since it's my garage, I know where every tools, part, etc is
> located.  I know what I have and don't have.  When doing the work, I know
> what equipment I have will work the best for the situation.
> Also, I also know where to put everything back when I'm done.
>
> This is the fastest and most effective way to do the work in my opinion.
>
> I realize that this takes away their ability to learn through first hand
> experience, but I do include them in the work when possible.
>
> So, what is the proper way to handle this?  Is it a "home rule" thing, or
> a should I step aside and let them do all the work?
>
> One more thing, if they are doing the work and break something on their
> car that requires a trip to the auto parts store, I now have to drive them
> there (this I don't like.)  At least if I break it, I don't mind the trip
> as much.
>
> What's your take?
>
>
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Ben Zwissler
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