napsdufroid t1_j1v1agc wrote on December 27, 2022 at 4:46 PM

Reply to comment by schludy in Are muffler shops legit? by schludy

That's not a bad price, but again, the cash only thing is a little sus.

PurpleWhiteOut t1_j1ve1jw wrote on December 27, 2022 at 6:10 PM

Probably want it under the table for tax evasion

katecrime t1_j1wz27y wrote on December 28, 2022 at 12:41 AM

My totally legit mechanic (who I’ve been going to for like 20+ years) recently began imposing a 4% surcharge on card payments (and no longer take checks). This is pretty exorbitant for car repairs, and is clearly meant to encourage cash payments (or it could be interpreted as a total “fuck you” to their customers, but that doesn’t seem very smart for that to be their intention).

I’m wondering if other businesses are doing the same, to cut costs.

I found it obnoxious but at least… now I know. There is a large sign in the shop stating this, but my partner, who dropped off the car, doesn’t pay attention to his surroundings. So I only learned about it when I arrived to pick up and pay for it.

CerealJello t1_j1zqljd wrote on December 28, 2022 at 4:45 PM

They have to pay at least a few % on each credit card transaction. Instead of passing on the cost to all their customers, they're giving their cash customers a break.

LFKhael t1_j1zrgkf wrote on December 28, 2022 at 4:50 PM

4% is absolutely exorbitant, though. Even Amex tops out at 3.3% +$0.10.