# How much do you charge for auto work? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [December 12, 2008, 10:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-charge-for-auto-work/59618 "2008-12-12T10:42:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![djdstar](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/djdstar/32/7617_2.png) [@djdstar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/djdstar)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2008, 6:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-charge-for-auto-work/59618/41 "2008-12-12T18:02:28Z")
this dude spraypainted rotors? ---
**Author:** ![BREETIME](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/breetime/32/5214_2.png) [@BREETIME](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BREETIME)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2008, 6:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-charge-for-auto-work/59618/42 "2008-12-12T18:06:34Z")
> [@DarkkstaR](#): > > this dude spraypainted rotors? i wouldnt put it past him… i was making an example…saying you have exp and knowing what your doing are two different things ---
**Author:** ![Pauly](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pauly/32/7493_2.png) [@Pauly](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pauly)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2008, 6:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-charge-for-auto-work/59618/43 "2008-12-12T18:17:16Z")
Ok i’m putting my .02 in here. Not being a dick just FYI: It is illegal to repair vehicles for compensation without being a registered repair shop. It is a V&T Law, and fineable up to $1000.00 per violation. Once you are found guilty if you dont pay the fine DMV can/will suspend vehicle registrations, license’s, place leins on property, and has authority to seal/ padlock premesis. What happens when you fuck up someones car (even if by accident). Lets say you put a timing belt off a few teeth on an interference engine??? who’s responsible. This is why there is a repair shop law and its required to be registered (BTW part of which requires to to carry garageman’s liability insurance) Sorry thought you should know the “other side” ---
**Author:** ![ldiablo233](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ldiablo233/32/5035_2.png) [@ldiablo233](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ldiablo233)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2008, 6:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-charge-for-auto-work/59618/44 "2008-12-12T18:42:55Z")
> [@BREETIME](#): > > ok…so a shop would hire you because on your resume it says you have prior exp. > than they would fire you when they find you spraypainting rotors for clients. > ive seen my brother get back surguery 12 times. does that count for prior exp? I like how you try to make it seem like I don’t know shit on cars because I spray painted rotors instead of leaving them rusted and spending 50 dollars on powdercoating when I was unemployed yet I have people who will vouch for my repairs because I did them right. And to the above post, I understand that completly theres alot of people who does things off the books and whatnot also. Ofcourse if I thought I wasn’t capable 110% of doing something I’d just refer it to someone else to fix. ---
**Author:** ![ldiablo233](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ldiablo233/32/5035_2.png) [@ldiablo233](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ldiablo233)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2008, 6:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-charge-for-auto-work/59618/45 "2008-12-12T18:46:10Z")
> [@BREETIME](#): > > ok…so a shop would hire you because on your resume it says you have prior exp. > than they would fire you when they find you spraypainting rotors for clients. > ive seen my brother get back surguery 12 times. does that count for prior exp? I didn’t know I was applying for a paint shop or powdercoating shop. If you think oil changes require painting rotors maybe you need to stay away from cars. ---
**Author:** ![BREETIME](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/breetime/32/5214_2.png) [@BREETIME](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BREETIME)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2008, 6:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-charge-for-auto-work/59618/46 "2008-12-12T18:54:22Z")
> [@ldiablo233](#): > > I like how you try to make it seem like I don’t know shit on cars because I spray painted rotors instead of leaving them rusted and spending 50 dollars on powdercoating when I was unemployed yet I have people who will vouch for my repairs because I did them right. > > And to the above post, I understand that completly theres alot of people who does things off the books and whatnot also. Ofcourse if I thought I wasn’t capable 110% of doing something I’d just refer it to someone else to fix. i was saying in general…not you personally. if you told a shop you were good, and you werent…youd be out on your ass.they need proof…like a degree…they dont trust your word what the fuck are you talking about powdercoating rotors?wait you accually painted rotors before? i was just using that as an example of why you would get fired from a shop (as in you dont know your way around a car) ---
**Author:** ![nitroinsane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/d26b3c/32.png) [@nitroinsane](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nitroinsane)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2008, 6:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-charge-for-auto-work/59618/47 "2008-12-12T18:55:33Z")
Most 4 cyl I will charge 200 bucks. Pending the car. You are a backyard mechanic I think 100 bucks will cover you. That way when you fuck the guy over he is not out slot of money ---
**Author:** ![ldiablo233](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ldiablo233/32/5035_2.png) [@ldiablo233](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ldiablo233)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2008, 7:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-charge-for-auto-work/59618/48 "2008-12-12T19:55:07Z")
> [@BREETIME](#): > > i was saying in general…not you personally. if you told a shop you were good, and you werent…youd be out on your ass.they need proof…like a degree…they dont trust your word > what the fuck are you talking about powdercoating rotors?wait you accually painted rotors before? > i was just using that as an example of why you would get fired from a shop (as in you dont know your way around a car) Drums not rotors, but being the first person to read something wrong I’m sure that you’d use that against my knowledge of cars. And oil changes are so simple you can tell them how to do it if they don’t feel its adequate enough to take your word. ---
**Author:** ![ryanmcell](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ryanmcell/32/7510_2.png) [@ryanmcell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ryanmcell)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2008, 10:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-charge-for-auto-work/59618/49 "2008-12-12T22:22:15Z")
I never charge for work done. If I’m doing work on cars it’s either for myself or for friends, and friends don’t charge friends (just beer and food). That being said :tup: to those of you in Buffalo who DID help me in times of need and DID accept payment in forms of food or very cheap payment. MPD & nitroinsane being very helpful on numerous occasions. Thanks guys. ---
**Author:** ![38stang](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/38stang/32/7479_2.png) [@38stang](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/38stang)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2008, 12:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-charge-for-auto-work/59618/50 "2008-12-13T00:27:04Z")
> [@jt76](#): > > After seeing your car, i wouldnt let u fix a roller skate. epic!:eekdance: [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-charge-for-auto-work/59618.md?page=2)