tipping the bodyshop?
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tipping the bodyshop?
This question might be subjective but just wanted to know how you guys generally handled paying autobody guys
I was quoted $700 to paint install a front bumper and sides
is it customary to tip them on top of this price quote?
Do you guys do the regular 15%? Which would make it another $100
Just wondering haha, thanks
I was quoted $700 to paint install a front bumper and sides
is it customary to tip them on top of this price quote?
Do you guys do the regular 15%? Which would make it another $100
Just wondering haha, thanks
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Where I think it diverges a bit is if the guy somehow goes above and beyond what the contract says he is supposed to do....for instance, let's say he paints and installs your bumper and side skirts and does a good job (i.e. does the job that was quoted at $700.00), but in the process he also decided to touch up a few rock chips that you had along the front edge of your hood or front fenders, but doesn't charge you extra for it. That's when maybe you throw the guy an extra $40 or so to show your appreciation, and in return he won't forget you and then you've developed a "guy", like "yeah I got some paint scratches but my guy will take care of it". I know this is a pretty unlikely situation but I'm just saying that if it were to happen, that's when I would be inclined to tip.
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^ Awesome advice, and then they will remember you every time you bring your car back everyone will take extra care, the guy who moves it, everyone who drives it, everyone who is just generally around it and passing by it taking care not to rub against it or scratch it, not just that one tech. When you leave it with them, you leave it in their care to treat it how they please, you don't get to supervise and you would want them to treat it how you do.
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but you know what would be the funniest of all? if you dropped your car off early am with a box of donuts, sent pizzas for lunch and slipped the worker 40 bucks to take "good care" of your car and they still did a shiddy job!
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That is similar to paying to get raped....
Ont hat note here is a question. If you force a hooker to have sex with you and then don't pay her, is it rape....or shoplifting?
Ont hat note here is a question. If you force a hooker to have sex with you and then don't pay her, is it rape....or shoplifting?
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i work in a bodyshop and what i would do is when your dropping car off ask the whos working on your car.go over and shoot the shiit with the guys and let them know if your happy with the work you will take care of them.your already thinking of doing something to say thanks ,so let them know before hand so they know up front if your happy they will be happy.
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ok i see
so the general consensus is, tippin is not necessary
but if exceptional job is done, slipping a little bit extra money or other kinda of benefits i.e. food, drinks etc is sufficient?
so the general consensus is, tippin is not necessary
but if exceptional job is done, slipping a little bit extra money or other kinda of benefits i.e. food, drinks etc is sufficient?
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