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Do I need a 'Volvo specialist' mechanic? 700 1990

posted by  pbonsalb on  Mon Nov 17 07:50 CST 2003
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Sometimes the Techs at the dealer are not so hot. The top mechanic for the top Volvo dealer in my area reportedly makes $22 per hour, plus a commission on parts. My independent mechanics get $48 per hour. You'll find that many of the independents were the better mechanics at the dealers. I stopped using dealers about 15 years ago.

Of course, there are good mechanics everywhere, at dealers, at non specialty shops, etc. Sometimes you get lucky and run into one. I try to hedge my bets by sticking with the independents, and even those I talk to before selecting one when I move to a new place.

Philip Bradley






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