So I'm mechanically inclined and gaining knowledge at an expensive automotive school. I'm starting to get alot of people asking for free help with their cars. I can understand immediate family and a side job here and there but I can't help everyone...for free.


For those of you who charge a fee, how do you determine your rate? $15-20/hr sounds reasonable at my age.

I started this thread because I have two guys asking for help with their vintage BMW. At first I helped them out on my free time and lent them tools, but now its getting a bit out of hand. I'm at school all week, 1.5 hours away and they are trying to suck up all my free time when I'm home for the weekends. I'd like to help, but I think its time we even things out.

Thanks

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1976 BMW 2002- 100k
1995 BMW 325i 175k
1984 Mercedes Benz 300D Turbo Diesel- 270,000 mi

1981 Mercedes Benz 240D- Estimated 300,000+ mi Returned to the earth