[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?

[Bob Spidell]

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On 9/20/2018 11:59 AM, Benjamin Zwissler wrote:
> 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 
> <mailto: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
>     <mailto: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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