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Old Dec 30, 2004 | 09:36 AM
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Is it customary to tip the mechanic at the dealership repairshop. The guy replaced my rear brakes and did a power steering flush. Should I give him something for that?
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Old Dec 30, 2004 | 11:31 AM
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Did he charge you any less, or do some kind of unauthorized service to your benefit?
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Old Dec 30, 2004 | 11:44 AM
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No, I was referring to the actual worker not the shop. Last time that I took my car there, after the paid the bill, the worker hung around my car. I thanked him like 3 times but then I was thinking that maybe he was expecting or waiting for a tip.
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Old Dec 30, 2004 | 12:26 PM
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Is it a european car? If its a domestic dealership then tip only if you are impressed with the work done. Some M-B or BMW techs expect a $5 bill here and there throughout the day lol.
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Old Dec 30, 2004 | 09:01 PM
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The oil bay techs at my shop get tips all the time(cept when BadAndy worked there cause he suxs LOL) but there is nothing wrong with showing appreciation for a guy who goes the extra mile.
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Old Dec 30, 2004 | 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Bo White
Is it a european car? If its a domestic dealership then tip only if you are impressed with the work done. Some M-B or BMW techs expect a $5 bill here and there throughout the day lol.
Hey Bo, Roolllllll Tide are you going to be able to catch the game tommorow?
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Old Dec 30, 2004 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ss rally red
Hey Bo, Roolllllll Tide are you going to be able to catch the game tommorow?(Alabama Alum 82)

Bama alum...**** thats almost as bad as me admitting to being from La.....
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Old Dec 30, 2004 | 09:09 PM
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Bama alum...**** thats almost as bad as me admitting to being from La.....
No not quite....you have Timmmaaahhh on your ledger
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Gotta work tomorrow and have T/Bs to port afterward .
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