Called the shop. Told them to come get mower, sharpen 2 blades and replace the belt. They called just now. Said mower was done and it will be dropped off tomorrow. I asked what the bill was. They said $261. Is this a rip off? How can shapren 2 blades and a belt cost $261?
Cub 1042
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Toddao
Gold Member
Did you get an estimate up front? What is the labor rate ?
OldMachinist
Platinum Member
You didn't say which belt but I know that the list price for one of the deck belts on the 1042 is $72. So you've got transportation charges both ways, labor to remove, sharpen blades and labor to replace the belt. Shop rate is likely around $75 per hour. That's why so many of us work on our own mowers.
JTKub
Veteran Member
Sounds about right. Two-way transportation, an hour or more for labor, ~$20 for the two blade sharpening and list price for a belt.
Owning any outdoor power equipment is an expensive endeavor if you can't do upkeep yourself.
Joel
Owning any outdoor power equipment is an expensive endeavor if you can't do upkeep yourself.
Joel
Shop called today. They made a mistake. Bill now $190.......Shop called again they made another mistake. Bill now $175. Should I hurry and go pay it or gamble on a third call and a lower price? Whos doing the billing there a monkey?
JTKub
Veteran Member
Haha!! That's beautiful! Good for you! I've only gotten the exact opposite of that call: "We need more money".
Joel
Joel
UPDATE!!!!!!!!! Shop called after I sent an e-mail ask what happened and why the bill changed so much...........They answered they were sorry so many mistakes were made and were going to refund my $175..... I havent gotten the check yet but they said they would reture my money.
LoveTheSmellofDiesel
Silver Member
I want to go to your dealer! Dropping the charges completely, that's going the extra mile to make it right and keep you as a satisfied customer.