Which is better (LAC)?

[Huw Powell]

> Well, I tried to get 6 hours labor, but the most he'd give is 5
> hours. So, does everyone still think 5 hours labor is better than 10
> oil changes?

5 hours labor is worth $250-400 (depending on rate...).  ten $25 oil
changes would only be a good deal if he uses synthetic oil.

It is so easy to change your oil yourself, I'd say grab the hourly rate
credit and use it for more difficult work.

Another factor is the competency and quality of the work.  As long as
this guy is good, the above applies.  There are less talented folks
where even changing your oil for you might not be worth anything!

> Oh, HE is going to tow it back to his shop (roughly a 50
> mile tow)...

That's another $125 or so - unless you have AAA+, in which case it is
free.  And remember, it certainly doesn't cost him that much - and isn't
really part of the "sale price" of the vehicle.  I just bought a
"special ed." coupe for $300, my flatbedding it away was not part of
what the seller received for it.

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Huw Powell

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