Friday, August 11, 2017

Tips In Negotiating With A Marine Repair Shop

By Elizabeth Robinson


Some people have boats and maintaining them properly is important for them to function well when used and last longer. This would help to prevent their parts from sustaining damages which might require them to be repaired or replaced. Doing this will save your money from being spent on things that were not expected and planned.

But no matter the kind of care that you gave to your boat, they will still have a chance of getting damaged and not functioning properly. You could visit a shop for marine repair southern California has and request for help for these problems. Although you can repair them yourself when you are knowledgeable and skilled in performing these tasks although having professionals do them is better.

Having a tight budget is fine as long as you will immediate inform the shop of your status so they can recommend the best course of action. They would usually suggest in having the project done in stages with the important ones being prioritized. Ask them also how much is the cost of similar repairs they worked on before.

Have an estimate written before they would start working on your project and remember that this is just an approximation. The chances of the cost increasing is there because of unexpected problems that may pop up later during the process. You could tell them to ask your permission before they will proceed repairing the new issues specially when it exceeds the budget.

Ask evidences showing they did repairs and replacements like taking pictures on those little works they did and giving back to you the damaged parts. This would prevent them from performing repairs which is not needed or charging you of things not done. This is a prohibited practice on reputable companies for their mechanics but still better be sure.

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 have chosen and approved an estimate, let them draw up a work order which the basic details about the project are written. This includes the instructions, cost estimates, forms, starting date and the assigned mechanic. Make sure that the estimated date of completion is included and the assigned mechanic has his own copy of this.

Determine what your payment plan would be special;y when you have a larger project that usually requires payment before the next stage will be started. Make sure they already finished the current stage before you pay by visiting and verifying it yourself. If you will be unable to perform periodic checks then you could hire instead a marine surveyor.

Remember when requesting things with the shop, not everything could be given to you. Although if the company does not show interest with helping you during negotiation then find another one. Reputable ones always make customer service an important aspect of their business.




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