Thinking
05-02-2024, 12:45 PM
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A lil funny, that you want to be paid, but don't want to pay someone who made a resource. My younger wrench pays online for a service, I think by the month. Presently he's upset that the update shows about 20% more time than the old version, which is more accurate in his eyes.
I don't need anything BUT the hours part. Not worth paying for those services for just that. But thanks for finding it lil funny.
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05-02-2024, 12:47 PM
I'm a guy working out of his back yard looking for an idea of what to charge people for **** sakes. Mitchell One is 184 per month, with a minimum of 12 month subscription. Alldata is 179 per month. Identifix is 199 per month.
I don't need anything BUT the hours part. Not worth paying for those services for just that. But thanks for finding it lil funny.
I don't need anything BUT the hours part. Not worth paying for those services for just that. But thanks for finding it lil funny.
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05-02-2024, 12:48 PM
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05-02-2024, 12:50 PM
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05-02-2024, 01:02 PM
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I'll have to go check the library, Manic. That's a good idea. Tooele City's library is weird though, so I'm not 100% sure if they'll have it - but a great idea! I do miss the SL County system.
This Ranger that I am doing... things have been added as I am going along. Like for instance, I found the PCV valve was bad, the belt tensioner is wobbly as hell, the lower intake is leaking like a sieve, a couple hoses need replaced, etc. I am going off another mechanics recommendations for them (he works at a dealer in SLC), and there is more wrong than he had told them, or they interpreted. Not sure which.
Actually, he told them the TC cover had a crack in it (she sent me the text message). I told them that was pretty unlikely, and it indeed was not cracked.
This Ranger that I am doing... things have been added as I am going along. Like for instance, I found the PCV valve was bad, the belt tensioner is wobbly as hell, the lower intake is leaking like a sieve, a couple hoses need replaced, etc. I am going off another mechanics recommendations for them (he works at a dealer in SLC), and there is more wrong than he had told them, or they interpreted. Not sure which.
Actually, he told them the TC cover had a crack in it (she sent me the text message). I told them that was pretty unlikely, and it indeed was not cracked.
05-02-2024, 02:54 PM
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Yeah, but only industry insiders care. A rate from the guy up the street helping someone out can be decided by whatever means the 2 parties agree to.
05-02-2024, 02:58 PM
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Frankly, I wouldn't do a job for someone who expected a precise estimate. I'd direct them to the dealership.
05-02-2024, 03:07 PM
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All or almost all stuff is made to sell to the big guys with 20-50 mechanics. A foreman does estimates for all of them so the cost is amortized. There is rarely fairness for the lil guy. You need some buddies to form a clique under some umbrella name where 5 of you chip in on the monthly cost.
05-02-2024, 05:47 PM
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They aren't asking for a precise estimate. I'm trying to make sure I'm covered. Lord almighty, I don't have many regrets... but asking that question is definitely in there.