With a little forethought, the shock won't be quite so hard to take. Even before a technician steps into your door, you will be expected to part company with a fair amount of cash. Although many consumers think this goes straight into the technician's or employer's pocket, there are some hefty bills to pay just for the servicer to reach your door.
Transportation is the major reason for a service charge.
Initial vehicle cost, fuel, maintenance and insurance are considerable expenses and only partially tax deductible. I'd say in most cases when you look at it that way, it's well within reason. Travel time must also be taken into account, the technician or employer must make up for the time required to get to customer's home. It all has to even out in the end. The outlay incurred for stock parts is also very expensive.