Do you tip your mechanic?
Do you tip your mechanic. Now if your mechanic works for a dealership. When i go in for brakes or oil change, i hand the mechanic a $10 bill and ask him to give the car a close inspection and let me know if anything is going bad. This is especially true in smaller, independent shops, where the mechanic may also be the.
My dad doesn't, though if i was paying, i wouldn't hesitate to pass the quick lube guy a $5 to ensure that he'll do a good job. There are a few different ways you can tip a mobile mechanic. Since it isn't customary, you shouldn't feel obliged.
You are not obliged to tip for an oil change. If you do tip, how much/what percentage? Yes they do make a living wage but they aren't getting rich either.
Another option is to leave a tip in an envelope, or. If you choose to tip an auto repair mechanic, you need to know how much to tip them. While there are no hard and fast rules about tipping mechanics, there are a few things you should take into consideration before you tip your.
According to tipping.org, for jobs under $500, a $10 to $20 tip is enough. In this thread in this. Most people don't tip mechanics for an oil change since they are paid a decent hourly wage to do the job.
Do you tip your mechanic? One of the best ways to avoid any awkwardness around tipping is to ask for confirmation. You should tip your mechanic.