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Old 06-04-2012, 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by smdubovsky View Post
I was told by a mechanic that its illegal (at least in VA.) He said they weren't allowed to exceed the written estimate by more than some (small) % w/o owner approval. Now if there was no written estimate given...
True for written estimates (think it's like 10%). Not sure I'd argue to much though if 1) I trusted the shop and 2) I trusted the shop.
But then most here can/should be able to tell when someone is blowing smoke up their kilt
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