Ok. . .after being a power boat owner for about one year, I am a bit curious about "tipping ettiquite".
I have read a few posts where people "tip" mechanics who work on their boat. Seems to make a fair bit of sense. But what if your mechanic is an independent (working out of a truck)?
Just curious. . .which is why I am posting.
Last year, my boat was serviced by a dealer, and I only ever spoke to the Estimate Writer. Sometimes, the call was put in Monday morning, and the boat was fixed by Friday, with a reciept mailed to me. Not even a chance to MEET the actual mechanic.
This year, I am having the boat serviced by an independent mechanic. Still work on the "call Monday, Fixed by Friday" method, although I have been present once or twice due to issues.
I am wondering about tipping etiquitte in this case.
My gut tells me "No, this is an OWNER. He is setting his price. The best tip is repeat buisness, no tip is required. Just prompt payment."
Thoughts?
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BTW: Billing is a whole different world dealing with an independent. I was just handed a bill today for work covering May 21st to August 10th! While not small, I see no evidence of "padding" or "nickle and diming" that I was seeing with the dealer. Very refreshing!
I have read a few posts where people "tip" mechanics who work on their boat. Seems to make a fair bit of sense. But what if your mechanic is an independent (working out of a truck)?
Just curious. . .which is why I am posting.
Last year, my boat was serviced by a dealer, and I only ever spoke to the Estimate Writer. Sometimes, the call was put in Monday morning, and the boat was fixed by Friday, with a reciept mailed to me. Not even a chance to MEET the actual mechanic.
This year, I am having the boat serviced by an independent mechanic. Still work on the "call Monday, Fixed by Friday" method, although I have been present once or twice due to issues.
I am wondering about tipping etiquitte in this case.
My gut tells me "No, this is an OWNER. He is setting his price. The best tip is repeat buisness, no tip is required. Just prompt payment."
Thoughts?
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BTW: Billing is a whole different world dealing with an independent. I was just handed a bill today for work covering May 21st to August 10th! While not small, I see no evidence of "padding" or "nickle and diming" that I was seeing with the dealer. Very refreshing!