Sunday, August 13, 2017

Tips For Negotiating With Marine Repair Shops

By Elizabeth Robinson


Some people have their own boats and proper maintenance is important for keeping them functioning well and longer lasting. This will help in preventing their parts from getting damaged that might result with replacements and repairs. Doing this would save you money because spending on not planned or expected things are less likely.

But no matter how much careful you take care of your boat, there will come a time that some parts were damaged or does not function properly anymore. Visit the marine repair southern California for help with this kind of problems. Although repairing them yourself is possible if you have the skills and knowledge in doing these tasks but professionals are better at this.

Immediately inform the shop if you have a tight budget which is fine because they can thing of what action to recommend on you. They would instead suggest that the project will be done in stages and prioritize the important ones. Ask them the cost of similar ones they have worked on and repaired previously.

Before they will start working on the project, have them write an estimate but remember that this would only be an approximation. There is a chance for the cost to increase due to unexpected issues popping up along the way. You can tel them that your permission should be asked first before then proceed on repairing some new issues which the budget does not cover.

Ask evidences such as them giving you the damaged parts back or taking a picture of those that only needed a little work on them. This will prevent them from doing repairs on those which do not need it or charge you with something they did not do. Reputable companies prohibit this practice on their mechanics but just make sure with this.

If the estimates given to you do not seem to look right then ask second opinions from marine surveyors and other shops. Doing so will make you have more options and determine which offers a better deal but those with extreme differences on prices are worrisome. Ask their reasons in having different fees compared with others.

Once you chose and have an estimate approved, let them have a work order drawn up which contains the basic information about the project. This would include starting date, instructions, forms, assigned mechanic and cost estimates. Make sure an estimated day of when they will complete it is included and copy for assigned mechanic is given.

Determine the payment plan specially when the project is a large one which requires you to pay them before they continue with the following stage. Make sure that particular stage is done already before paying them by verifying them yourself with a visit. If you would be unable to do periodic checks for it then you can hire a marine surveyor instead for this.

Remember that all your request may not be granted when you ask for the above mentioned things here. Although they should show an interest in helping you and when they do not, then look for another one and leave. Customer service is essential for reputable companies.




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