Clinton Migliori: I've seen it both ways. But some shops have enough honest work to do that they don't need to invent things to charge customers for or fix things that are not broken. These shops are rare and becoming more difficult to find.If a car is 1996 or newer, there is no reason to have to pay some one else to read the error codes. A code reader can be bought for less then most shops charge to do the job. If there are no error codes, taking the time to research the possible problems is time well spent. If for no other reason then it will help you spot the rip-off artist type repair shop.So if it bothers you, try to learn a little more about what causes car problems and how to diagnose the root cause of the problem....Show more
Sheree Hipwell: Ever hear of something for nothing Mechanics get paid by what they do , no work= no pay.That being the case wouldn't you like to get paid for something you do?Or to make money off the 1,000's invested in tools and equipm! ent and knowledge for the time you spend looking at something.Cars are more complicated that hooking up a scan tool and it telling you ,this is bad.If you want that ,then go to auto zone im sure they can sell you a erg for every code that comes up as erg insufficient flow.Some shops do no charge for diag, but the mechanics eat it in the long run.It doesn't make sense to be paid .4 for a repair when it takes you an hour to look at it.Electrical problems taking much longer no one will make money, not the mechanic and the shop losses out, you cannot stay in business charging .5 for repairs that take 1-2 hours of looking in to for the fault.Generally you pay the diag and the money goes towards the repair say you pay $80 for the initial look and you need a tune up thats 100 bucks then you only pay additional $20 on top of the diag. Problem with not charging people is ,one it wastes time I've had countless numbers where ive spent time looking into a problem and finding it for! the customer to say thanks and walk away to go get the parts ! and do it their selves.If you cant figure it out on your own you shouldnt be doing it.Being charged even a slight fee, you would be more willing to have the problem fixed having money invested in to it.Or people that want everything looked at because its free,waste your time and decide oh nvm that costs money.Shops that charge are not looking to rip people off, they are there for fair compensation when people seem to think this is a charity business how many people go into a doctors office and expect to get looked at no charge.GL...Show more
Alecia Kaehler: Mechanic Diagnostic Fee
Stanton Degregorio: In most cases a repair shop does not charge a fee for certain diagnostics but with the way cars are getting more and more computer integrated the shops have started to charge for most computer related situations to help cover the ever increasing costs of equipment and education . Usually most of the shops charge about an hour for diag.
Arlene Maycumber: Do you! work for free? The shop has to put in time to diagnose the problem. Why would anyone expect them to do this for free? Plus the cost of the software to properly diagnose most cars today are prohibitively expensive. Shops write off that cost somewhere. If a shop tells you that they don't charge for diagnostics then they're burying the cost somewhere else. At least this place is being up front and honest.
An Cardine: Most places just include diagnostic time in their bill, at least this place tells you.
Will Camus: Mechanics don't do body work, body shops do body work, and most of them would be happy to give you an estimate. As to the overheating, it would depend on why it was overheating to even guess as to cost. Again, the mechanic would be glad to look and give you an estimate of costs.
Travis Sherrock: no so...on check engine light/abs problems we charge an initial diagnostic fee. Usually an hour to start, then if it's going to take further diagnostics, w! e stop and explain why we need more time. No mater if you repair it or ! not, we chargeBrakes, now this is a different story. Inspections are free is work is performed. It truly depends on the job, customer loyalty and more...Show more
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