mbb993

A brief poll to see if your mechanic charges "list" or passes on any discount for parts he/she replaces. What should be expected?

RallyJon

He makes some money on standard parts he has on hand, but is fine with me sourcing special stuff that he'd end up ordering through the dealer.

Generally if a shop is run by businessmen as opposed to mechanics, the more likely they are to get **** about catching every hidden markup they can. In some cases where I've already had a part, I offer to pay what they would have made marking up the part.

ed devinney

My mechanic does mark up parts, as he should since he's paid the cost of sourcing them and will warrant them. He'll also install stuff that I buy with no issues but I think he may do that on a case-by-case basis. Clearly any customer-supplied parts aren't warranteed.

g_murray

I supplied all the parts for my suspension upgrade AND I pre-ordered all the parts (shipped from AutohasuAZ) for my 30,000 mile service. Read: I gave him abut 3 grand in parts. He had no problems -- he's primarily a mechanic -- secondarily the shop owner.

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JJJMCD

My mechanic has had no problem with me supplying parts for him to install. I suspect the real money is in the labor, not marking up parts.

ZombiePorsche44

+1 My guy will install anything and normally doesn't mark up parts I get through him due to me putting his kids through college ......ZP44

the_buch

What is the dealer markup on parts? I find with my local independent that Rennlist membership results in a quick 10% discount from 'list'. I can't really say how they feel about it when I supply my own parts, but I am sure they are giving up some margin that might find it's way into the hours??