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The shop doesn't want to expend the time to troubleshoot what they are going to believe is a bum part; you're going to want them to double-check the install since the clutch was brand-new and has a perfect record so the issue is obviously (in your opinion) due to an installation mistake.
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If I showed up with the same Motul that he uses he'd probably kick my ***.
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The shop doesn't want to expend the time to troubleshoot what they are going to believe is a bum part; you're going to want them to double-check the install since the clutch was brand-new and has a perfect record so the issue is obviously (in your opinion) due to an installation mistake.
paying a mechanic to do mods - do you first buy the parts?
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seems a good way to go, just bring the part(s) to the mechanic with instructions, and just pay labor.
Is this what you do, if you are not into DIY (I'm not.)
Ask your mechanic first if he does not mind. My indy is OK with me buying parts but he will not "warranty" the job. If he buys the part, warranty is in effect.
This depends on the "mod." If you are installing an aftermarket body kit or a rare whatzit where the parts aren't readily available, this is probably fine. On the other hand, if you show up with your box of Amazon parts even though he stocks all of those parts, there's a chance you'll **** him off...
I agree with 5chn3ll, it depends.
I bring my Indy the oil (and sometimes the filter) for my Cayenne as I haven't been happy with the Motul he used in it and the 996 and he doesn't carry the oil I've been happy with. He gives me grief, but he's OK with it. If I showed up with the same Motul that he uses he'd probably kick my ***.
For stuff in the mod category it mostly depends on what his markup on the parts would be. If it's reasonable enough that it's not worth my time to get a better deal then I have no problem putting some money in his pocket. The size of the item(s) also plays a roll when I have to factor in getting the parts/car to him in a timely manner (most shops don't like a car or big boxes hanging around taking up space while waiting on the other).
The short answer is, talk to the shop though. Don't let them rip you off, but let them make some money.
The little extra $ you might pay to buy the parts from your local guy helps keep him in business in order to help you with the bigger issues. If you want a local shop that knows you and your car, you can trust etc. then support him. If not, imagine your life with the dealer as your only option.
My indie works at a larger shop in a large nearby city, but has a very nice personal shop at his home/farm. Those with cool cars who play nice get to take them there to do whatever. I always offer to bring whatever replacement/maintenance parts, if it saves him some hassle. He is up for just about any modding/hot rodding as well, but I haven't used him for that on the 911. He is a seriously capable tech and has nice fabrication skills, have been lucky to know him.
One of my shops doesn't really markup parts that much, they get their money from the hourly rate.
However, at that point I'd rather have them deal with the ordering and shipping than have to dick around with it myself.
For maintenance I let my Indy do the leg work, but I always specify I want oem. When it comes to modifications, it depends on whether he has a relationship with the company I want to use. Say I want fabspeed exhaust and he has a relationship with sharkwerks (just a example) then he may be able to get me a better deal on the parts he's able to get. But if I can get them second hand, I let him know prior to even buying them. I'm a loyal customer.
The other serious down side to sourcing your own parts: what happens if it fails, or if something depending on it fails? If the shop installs a new AOS and it doesn't work right, they'll install another one and deal with their supplier later. The shop will probably do the additional work for free or at a significant discount since you've been inconvenienced.
I have seen a couple of threads where someone sources a new clutch for their car and the car, once reassembled, the clutch doesn't work right. At this point, they are in a potentially adversarial relationship with their mechanic - precisely where you DON'T want to be. The shop doesn't want to expend the time to troubleshoot what they are going to believe is a bum part; you're going to want them to double-check the install since the clutch was brand-new and has a perfect record so the issue is obviously (in your opinion) due to an installation mistake. It's almost certain that in this scenario, someone is going to wind up butt-hurt.
^good point.
My indie insists on oem evreything for maintenance/repairs, no issues with any Porsche, AMG or Maserati repairs in 7-8 years. If somebody wants an arguably stoopid mod he'll do it, with the caveat of "if you are SURE" and "you are on your own here..". He hasn't had to talk me out of anything yet, we've had some fun.
mechanics are such sensitive flowers - they don't mind how much it hurts they don't receive extra commission on parts purchased - just to slap a threat of no warranty - I trust our vendors - GD thugs
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