side jobs?

[Exiwolfman]

Question ...how do ppl deal with doing side jobs on cars, im a tech and always get asked by ppl to fix something ..from brakes to whatever just to save a buck.
I say no to all that , the only time ill work on a car outside my job is if its my own or my family...best friend etc.

[YarisSedan]

Originally Posted by Exiwolfman

Question ...how do ppl deal with doing side jobs on cars, im a tech and always get asked by ppl to fix something ..from brakes to whatever just to save a buck.
I say no to all that , the only time ill work on a car outside my job is if its my own or my family...best friend etc.

I'm a tech as well and I rarely do sidejobs its not worth my time and headache. Not unless its close friend or family member.

[tooter]

When people asked me to fix things for them...

...I made a business out of it.

[JumpmanYaris]

You can do it just write a contract and have em read it and sign it. When it comes to electronics I don't mind helping people out.

[UberSilver]

I use to fix cars for sex, but stopped shortly after I got hitched.

[ilikerice]

I do it as a hobby. I am very strict on what type of car I work on though. I don't charge people. Accept donations. I won't touch a car I am not familiar with unless its my own.

[TRDMarty]

I just say no.
I just got tired of fixing other peoples problems when I already my own to deal with.
Any more when asked, F_CK THAT.

[Golddeenoh]

if they ask you at your place of work, that is just rude and a no is always given. if you know them on a personal level and they ask out side of work then it is okay.

[fnkngrv]

Originally Posted by Exiwolfman

Question ...how do ppl deal with doing side jobs on cars, im a tech and always get asked by ppl to fix something ..from brakes to whatever just to save a buck.
I say no to all that , the only time ill work on a car outside my job is if its my own or my family...best friend etc.

For me it all depends. I prefer to actually barter rather than do side jobs for cash. Can work out great in the long haul for both parties.

Originally Posted by tooter

When people asked me to fix things for them...

...I made a business out of it.

there ya go...quit slaving for the company and determine your own path more truly.

Originally Posted by UberSilver

I use to fix cars for sex, but stopped shortly after I got hitched.

shortly after eh?

Originally Posted by ilikerice

I do it as a hobby. I am very strict on what type of car I work on though. I don't charge people. Accept donations. I won't touch a car I am not familiar with unless its my own.

This is a great way to look at it. I personally require the folks I am doing work for the be very involved so they learn a thing or two. So many folks for example have no idea how easy it can be to change oil, etc. depending on the vehicle.

Originally Posted by Golddeenoh

if they ask you at your place of work, that is just rude and a no is always given. if you know them on a personal level and they ask out side of work then it is okay.

^ This...I see and hear it happen all the time be it auto, electric, or electronic related. If you are going to ask at least have the courtesy to do it outside of the place of employment. So many states now are "at-will" employment which means a place could fire you on the spot for even discussing something that would be considered competitive business practice.


This all being said I usually only do the work in a few scenarios; volunteer/donation, teaching, or bartering. I like bartering because especially in today's economy it can go much. much further.

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by UberSilver

I use to fix cars for sex, but stopped shortly after I got hitched.

. Then I scrolled down to see if anyone commented on it......fnkngrv did .

[thebarber]

I've done lowering spring installs for a few yaris members for some extra scratch, but its pretty basic.

I also sell hid kits "for a living" but I only do installs for friends and family, typically. I don't want the hassle of people coming back wanting me to fix everything if they have issues. I have a guy that I recommend for installs who is a mechanic by day and an installer in his free time.

Also, its a pain having the liability of whatever work you do. Frankly, having been selling hids for about 4yrs I can tell when a customer is going to be a pain or not...and I wont sell them stuff

[ilikerice]

This is a great way to look at it. I personally require the folks I am doing work for the be very involved so they learn a thing or two. So many folks for example have no idea how easy it can be to change oil, etc. depending on the vehicle.

Its funny you say that. I like to take pictures of my progress as I work on internal work. Esp. engine builds. Not only to show them that I am doing the work, but also to let them see the extent of how much I do and take care of their car.

[screenprintr]

One way to get people to stop asking is to charge more than the dealerships charge. If they want it bad enough they'll pay. Tell them you'll give them a discount and double the cost.

[Exiwolfman]

cool..tx for the awesome answers, cant agree more ....

hey The barber..hid kits? what kind and would they work on yaris, i had 6000k on my integra , wouldt mind something for my little car since i do leave early for work in the dark .

let me kmow..tx

[tooter]

Originally Posted by fnkngrv

there ya go...quit slaving for the company and determine your own path more truly.

I still have that business today, and it all started by finding a way to turn a negative experience into a positive one. Anything that you can do to serve others by helping to make their lives better can become a money making business.

[xnamerxx]

I stopped doing side jobs when I had to replace a buddies engine twice in a month.
But my philosophy on the matter is pretty simply, I'll try and show you how to do it correctly so you don't have to ask me again.

[yaris2010RS]

Originally Posted by Exiwolfman

Question ...how do ppl deal with doing side jobs on cars, im a tech and always get asked by ppl to fix something ..from brakes to whatever just to save a buck.
I say no to all that , the only time ill work on a car outside my job is if its my own or my family...best friend etc.

Your a tech and lives in my area......

LETS BE FRIENDS

[screenprintr]

If you make $200 a day you'll be making $73,000 per year. Yes, you have to charge and pay taxes.