[Rob in NH]

i've been doing body work for myself in a 2 bay body shop since 82 and every so often i take in an old car to do usually for a friend. I try not to since they take lots of time to finish. I never take any money in the beginning, i wait until i do some work then after so many hrs i give a bill. I feel thats a fair way to do the job.

[MUSLCAH]

Originally Posted by Rob in NH

i've been doing body work for myself in a 2 bay body shop since 82 and every so often i take in an old car to do usually for a friend. I try not to since they take lots of time to finish. I never take any money in the beginning, i wait until i do some work then after so many hrs i give a bill. I feel thats a fair way to do the job.

Same here.....take one in ..get 1,000 up front for some materials.....get 40 hours on it....show the customer what’s been done....he pays.....then another 40 hours....I give NO ESTIMATE. If the customer feels like he’s getting screwed....we stop...and I call a wrecker and out it goes. I tell all the customers this...So it’s very clear where we stand. Iam done giving hours away for free..