do you tip car bodyshop?

saizen21 · 03-03-2012, 10:34 AM

Hi,

just wondering if u need to tip the ppl in car bodyshop who fixed ur car? im kinda new to these kind of things.

hks786 · 03-03-2012, 10:50 AM

No, I just agree a fair price. I've been using the same garages for years and they usually give me a good price. Sometimes I haggle if I think it's a bit too much but most of the time I just pay what they ask because I always get good jobs done.

Blayne · 03-03-2012, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by saizen21

Hi,

just wondering if u need to tip the ppl in car bodyshop who fixed ur car? im kinda new to these kind of things.

No, the painters get paid enough for what there doing, trust me, my buddy owns a body shop.

Ratherhavemygti · 03-04-2012, 03:09 PM

no because they are already probably reeming you

48Laws · 03-04-2012, 05:44 PM

I tip my hat as I walk out the door....

molossus · 03-04-2012, 11:56 PM

Yes, TIP THME Big! Real big! Like a hunnit dollaz.

koreez88 · 03-05-2012, 12:48 AM

You can tip whatever and whoever you want. Just use your judgment.

I don't tip bodyshops. Or service advisors.
I tip restaurants, valets, and strippers.

iBoost · 03-05-2012, 01:07 AM

Come on man this is America. Of course you have to tip everyone! /sarcasm

lopealle · 03-05-2012, 01:08 AM

I make it rain in the bodyshop

molossus · 03-05-2012, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by lopealle

I make it rain in the bodyshop

Are you black?

Blayne · 03-05-2012, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by koreez88

You can tip whatever and whoever you want. Just use your judgment.

I don't tip bodyshops. Or service advisors.
I tip restaurants, valets, and strippers.

This

06E90Rostik · 03-05-2012, 02:40 PM

I wouldn't. They size you up and quote your accordingly, so anything over that is just a waste.

Alpine Whiteboy · 03-06-2012, 09:46 AM

You are all cheap fucks. I tip my guy...

Templar · 03-06-2012, 10:04 AM

They charge for labor, no? That is their cut... No place I know of charges for only the equipment/product use, they charge for labor too. No need to tip, but if they do an exceptionally good job or give you just an amazing deal, then it might be good to throw them a bone so you can continue to have a good relationship with them for future needs.

Draven · 03-06-2012, 04:26 PM

I do, but because it's a friend of mine from highschool and he always quotes me at just his supplies and I always give him at least $100 more than he asked.

(He painted and installed an aero front bumper, aero rear bumper, fixed some rock chips on the hood, and resprayed the passenger door on an e93 I had for $450. I gave him $150 extra that time).

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hks786 Major General 2300 Rep 5,364 Posts Drives: * Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	No, I just agree a fair price. I've been using the same garages for years and they usually give me a good price. Sometimes I haggle if I think it's a bit too much but most of the time I just pay what they ask because I always get good jobs done. __________________
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Ratherhavemygti Banned 8 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2010 GTI Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Orange County iTrader: (0)	no because they are already probably reeming you
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48Laws Banned 707 Rep 1,908 Posts Drives: '15 F80, '18 991.2 GTS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	I tip my hat as I walk out the door....
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molossus batman 6 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: no place iTrader: (0)	Yes, TIP THME Big! Real big! Like a hunnit dollaz.
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koreez88 Всем привет ;) 152 Rep 3,358 Posts Drives: Tesla Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (12)	You can tip whatever and whoever you want. Just use your judgment. I don't tip bodyshops. Or service advisors. I tip restaurants, valets, and strippers.
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iBoost Retired e90post Member 143 Rep 3,038 Posts Drives: real slow Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (13)	Come on man this is America. Of course you have to tip everyone! /sarcasm
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lopealle Resident Black Guy 274 Rep 2,302 Posts Drives: Lion Join Date: May 2009 Location: Federal Way, WA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 M5 [10.00]	I make it rain in the bodyshop
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06E90Rostik 2006 join date crew 195 Rep 1,482 Posts Drives: 2006 325i, 2011 335i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: CA, Sacramento iTrader: (10) Garage List 2011 335i [10.00] 2006 325i [0.00]	I wouldn't. They size you up and quote your accordingly, so anything over that is just a waste.
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Alpine Whiteboy Jerry's Fault... 181 Rep 9,258 Posts Drives: 2013 535xi M-Sport SGM Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Queens, N.Y. iTrader: (1)	You are all cheap fucks. I tip my guy... __________________ *BoopieMotorwerks MartinoAutoConcepts**
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Templar Lieutenant Colonel 275 Rep 1,883 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: One of the coasts... iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [10.00]	They charge for labor, no? That is their cut... No place I know of charges for only the equipment/product use, they charge for labor too. No need to tip, but if they do an exceptionally good job or give you just an amazing deal, then it might be good to throw them a bone so you can continue to have a good relationship with them for future needs. __________________ '11 BMW E92 ///M3 - ZCP and DCT '15 Ford F-250 - Lariat, 6.7 Powerstroke Turbo-diesel
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Draven C7Z - Darkside 50 Rep 226 Posts Drives: '18 Z06 M7 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Merrimack, NH iTrader: (0)	I do, but because it's a friend of mine from highschool and he always quotes me at just his supplies and I always give him at least $100 more than he asked. (He painted and installed an aero front bumper, aero rear bumper, fixed some rock chips on the hood, and resprayed the passenger door on an e93 I had for $450. I gave him $150 extra that time).
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