I did take pride in my tools but boy did they cost. I still can't see an environmental fee for an upper ball joint that will be sold for scrap, there is no impact on the environment from an upper ball joint (I'll have to look but I think it was a $10-$15 fee, that just rubs me the wrong way.
Being flat rate could also make the mechanic cut corners to save time thus increasing his pay. Hourly or salary pay would ensure the mechanic does the repair properly and in a timely manner or they would be replaced, they aren't union employees.
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