Mobile Mechanics Rates

anon_private

I am having my exhaust system replaced on my old Peugeot 205 GTI

The mechanic will remove the old system and replace it. I have supplied the parts.

I have an estimate, but not a comparison.

Any idea what is reasonable. I realise that it depends on how long the job takes.

Thanks

wgl2014

Try calling some local garages and see what they would charge. Might not be the easiest job for a mobile mechanic without a car lift.

FWIW I would suggest approx £40-60 per hour.

khcomp

It would be an hour at the most, barring problems, at a garage with a pit or a ramp. As has been said, not the easiest job for a mobile mechanic due to lack of clearance under the car. Local labour rates could be anything from £15 - £100 per hour, but I'd be squealing at anything over £50 to fit an exhaust. Most tyre & exhaust places & small garages wouldn't show a separate labour rate on top of the exhaust price if bought from them.

anon_private

The mechanic quoted £50-£60, so it looks reasonable

EdGasketTheSecond

Just take it all to an exhaust place; they have the ramps and oxy-acetaline. It's not a job for a mobile mechanic.

anon_private

EdGasketTheSecond wrote: »

Just take it all to an exhaust place; they have the ramps and oxy-acetaline. It's not a job for a mobile mechanic.

My mobile mechanic is quite happy to do the job. I took it to an 'exhaust place', got a quote, and left

EdGasketTheSecond

Well if you are happy with your mechanic, then why ask about it on here?

anon_private

EdGasketTheSecond wrote: »

Well if you are happy with your mechanic, then why ask about it on here?

Just read my question


'I have an estimate, but not a comparison.

'Any idea what is reasonable. I realise that it depends on how long the job takes.'

Robisere

One lesson: Don't get an "estimate" - get a written quote.

Doesn't matter what the job is. Give the details: make, model, year.

An estimate is just that, estimated. A written quote is official and binding. There is usually a time limit of xx days, before the quote no longer applies.

forgotmyname

Why not just take it to the local exhaust places? They pay a lot less than you will for the parts. Are the parts you have used?

anon_private

forgotmyname wrote: »

Why not just take it to the local exhaust places? They pay a lot less than you will for the parts. Are the parts you have used?

At first I took the car to an 'exhaust place'. Their quote was far too expensive. I bought the system off e-bay with a massive saving, and after fitting, the overall saving will be large. I did the right thing.