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Old 08-18-2011, 06:23 PM  
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Is my mechanic a scam artist? Or is this normal?
I ordered a car part that seemed suspiciously high ($125 for a used, unpainted driver side mirror, plus labor and paint job on top of that), and did some research and found that the part was much cheaper online (found the mirror for $36 by doing a quick google search).

I called them and asked them about it. All I said was that the price seemed a little high, and I told him the website that was selling it much cheaper. I asked him if it would be possible for him to order it online, and the mechanic got his panties in a bunch and said I was accusing him of lying. Then he added (without any prodding by me), "I added maybe, MAYBE, $20 onto the price." That seems like quite a mark-up (around 20%), especially when he can't even remember the exact amount.

Are mechanics supposed to make their money from the labor, or is it normal for them to mark up the price that much without telling you? The thing that bothers me the most is that we have been going to this mechanic for a while, and normally the service and prices have both seemed reasonable.
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Old 08-18-2011, 06:45 PM   #2
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We all markup parts. 20% is very reasonable.

Thats where I'm at. some go MUCH higher.

I dont buy anything online. Too many problems. Warranty and fitment.

If you have been happy in the past I personally wouldn't worry too much. Call around for estimates to see if hes in line with other shops in the area, but dont tell then what he quoted you, thats not fair. They will do better to get your business and make it up on repeat business.
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Old 08-18-2011, 06:46 PM   #3
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And if it was used it wouldn't be unpainted.
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Old 08-18-2011, 06:54 PM   #4
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Mechanics have to mark up their prices significantly. They have really high emergency room bills because most of them think they have to taste the gasoline to see if it's watered down. They really need to stay away from CP.
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Old 08-18-2011, 06:58 PM   #5
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Old 08-18-2011, 07:00 PM   #6
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Old 08-18-2011, 07:00 PM   #7
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Old 08-18-2011, 07:01 PM   #8
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Who cars what the part cost. Was the overall price agreeable?
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Old 08-18-2011, 07:05 PM   #10
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First off, sounds like you needed to take it to a body man not a mechanic.

Secondly, yea that's too much for a mirror. $125 vs $36? Only if the $125 one was brand new which you say it isn't.
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Old 08-18-2011, 07:13 PM   #11
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100% mark up on parts and anywhere from 95_125 an hr. labor. Stfu and pay the man.
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Old 08-18-2011, 07:17 PM   #12
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Is this a power or manual mirror? 125 is way to much for most used mirros considering it likely came from a junk yard. New aftermarket is likely what u found but make sure it's not manual if u have power.

And 20% Is more than reasonable if that is true. Standard markup on most parts is about 35%, any less id consider a deal
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Old 08-18-2011, 07:22 PM   #13
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First off, sounds like you needed to take it to a body man not a mechanic.

Secondly, yea that's too much for a mirror. $125 vs $36? Only if the $125 one was brand new which you say it isn't.
Or the 125 was an OE part and the cheap ass one was from China. 36 dollars for side mirror sounds like it came out of one of those candy/toy machines outside the grocery store.
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Old 08-18-2011, 07:32 PM   #14
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First off, sounds like you needed to take it to a body man not a mechanic.

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Why? I replace mirrors all the time.
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Old 08-18-2011, 07:33 PM   #15
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