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R33BOY - im a tradesman and i have every right to charge good money for my time and knowlege

if you saw the equipment we have and knew the cost of it you would understand why our rates are high

go price up some factory scan tools as well as some generic ones, plus their software updates and then come back and have a cry

and just fyi BMW charge 185 per hour

Anthony dude.. calm down... these people are admiring yr knowledge which provides you the right to earn such money.

like.. good on ya man...

I think that before you call someone a tightarse though, and u've done it quite a bit of late.. you should realize that not many people have the means of a mechanic/auto elec., don't you think?

Hey if i'm wrong feel free to flame.. i just thought i'd mention it..

im calm mate

i was simply stating to R33BOY that he has no idea of the costs involved in running a business like ours

honestly i was offended at his "how do you sleep at night" comment, because im not one to rip people off

i just hate how people expect tradesmen to work for nothing

anyway this isnt my thread

someone help the guy with his wipers

Edited by 2GU UP

PM send jeffworld,

how long do you rekon it would take?

hey guys, 2gu up has the right to charge whatver price he wants.

all auto eleccys are pricey coz the wiring & electrical side of things is a b*tch,

but please keep this thread clean :rofl:

thanks ugys.

then you got all the model specific tools for all the complicated head case cars out there, the tools needed for nsx's are almost as much as buying a band spanker off the lot.

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