Originally Posted by urtruelove78

Well, I will agree more or less on most part with you but saying, I make a mark up on parts to make living,

What is per hour labor that customer is paying is?

$100 to $150 per hour labor is not cheap. Most high paying jobs (1,00,000 salary is $50/hr) are half of that on per hour basis if you know what i mean.

I have long stories about going to different mechanics and felt having been ripped of some time or other. Not one exception. I feel like it's easier to find at least one honest lawyer, doctor or politician then mechanic.

That's why I do most job myself and do my home work before going to them and don't let them sell part to me. Take estimate of repair job and explanation with symptom from at least three of them, go online, find diy link , check if it's easy or difficult, see it special tool is required, usually cheaper to buy even for one time job and try to do it yourself.