Is it true that Ford (maintenance & repair) charges...?

Question

$25.00 extra for the tools they use to fix your car?

I took my truck for maintenance & repair and they charge me an extra $25.00 + tax and I just want to make sure I didn't get riped off.

Answer 1

a lot of places do that if they have to use a special tool for the job.. they we going to charge me 80 bucks for a tool for my calipers on my supra but i just bought the tool for 100 and did it myself.

Answer 2

Nena, Try visiting a car repair center in your area. http://www.autorepairshoplocator.com They can help you with your questions. Try vistiting several places and compare what they say.

Answer 3

What you are talking about are usually called "shop supplies" and it is a standard charge in the industry.  The amount a shop or dealer will charge for shop supplies varies but is usually a percentage of the total bill (for example 6%) usually capped at $25 or $30.  

Shop supply charges are a catch-all for miscellaneous expenses a shop incurs as part of performing its services.  From equipment purchases and maintenance to utilities - things that can not be readily or easily itemized on an invoice.

Answer 4

thats why I don't go to dealers unless its under warranty.

Answer 5

i have never heard of charging for tool usage. shop supplies maybe but not tool usage