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03-07-06, 07:57 PM

Saltire's a new shop, but the staff are all ex-Alvins... I'd recommend them personally, though I'd be cautious as to what you're paying, Alvins had a wee tendancy to overcharge for labour.[/quote]

they told me they charge £40 per hour

is this normal?

northwind · 03-07-06, 09:46 PM

It's not far off... Carricks used to charge £30, but then you have to take into account that they'd not actually do the work at all, and you'd break down 10 minutes later and nearly get killed. I'd sooner pay Saltire £40

Tyre fitting though, they'll probably not charge by time- more likely they'll just say "£10 for fitment and balancing" or somesuch.

I really like 2 Wheels... But they're strict about not working on other models, they don't even want to do ride-in ride-out for tyres on other makes most of the time.

03-07-06, 09:46 PM	#12
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	It's not far off... Carricks used to charge £30, but then you have to take into account that they'd not actually do the work at all, and you'd break down 10 minutes later and nearly get killed. I'd sooner pay Saltire £40 Tyre fitting though, they'll probably not charge by time- more likely they'll just say "£10 for fitment and balancing" or somesuch. I really like 2 Wheels... But they're strict about not working on other models, they don't even want to do ride-in ride-out for tyres on other makes most of the time. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

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03-07-06, 07:57 PM	#11
scott Guest Posts: n/a	Saltire's a new shop, but the staff are all ex-Alvins... I'd recommend them personally, though I'd be cautious as to what you're paying, Alvins had a wee tendancy to overcharge for labour.[/quote] they told me they charge £40 per hour is this normal?