Thread: Getting repair quotes - willingness

I do this quite often, most recently yesterday.

I was looking for some lights. Sent of 6 or so emails. Received a reply from most of them, and the price ended up nearly half from a local supplier.

It certainly pays to shop around.

I have found that if a largeish company doesnt bother replying, then I wont chase them up, and will go somewhere else.

My time is valuable, as is theirs. By sending an email (or fax) I figure they will get to it when they can. If I get a response within about 48 hours or so, then I am happy.

Sometimes, a follow up phone call is necessay, especially if you are particulary interested in a price from a specific supplier.

Their response may depend on if it's for the Merc or the Disco??

I wouldn't think it a problem offering your business based on a summary of faults, as you say it's like tender and if they're not interested enough to respond with any level of thought, then that is probably a reflection of their work ethic...?

At the end of the day you're offering them money and, within reason, I'd be going with the mob who value your time and your business. I was once told, 'Mechanics are like Barbers - find one you like and stick with them'. Mind you, I've cut my own hair for the past 15 years......

Matt.

Spoke to my mechanic recently and he was flat out, everyone fixing up the old car not buying new - GFC.

Simon

grease monkies are in short supply....

I just got back from tindal and while there got sharked by 2 mech companies that we were farming work out to that we couldnt deal with....

OOC

What were you wanting done.