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To invoice a repairman?

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Shazzabaz · 31/07/2025 18:21

Hi.

My DH took our car to a local handyman/mechanic who is a friend for some work needed. Basically tyre changes, oil changes, handbrake tightening etc

He kept the car for three days, and then when we returned it he gave us an invoice of £30 to cover "costs".

What "costs"? We supplied the tyres to him!

My husband paid him, but I'm fuming. He originally said he wouldn't charge for his labour, as we have known him for so long.

I have decided I am going to send him an invoice for keeping our car longer than he said he would, to reimburse us for having to get the bus into town when we should have been able to drive.

I know this is petty, but a point needs proving. You can't keep a car longer than you promise, and then invoice for a favour!!!!

I'm wondering if it's petty to invoice for more than £30, just to make a point?

My DH says no, and this will only cause trouble, but I'm not being a doormat for his dishonest mate.

What do you all think?

OP posts:
UsingAMansNameInAWomensWorld · 31/07/2025 18:31

Urgh

This is a joke right?

You'll get a reply with an invoice for his actual work which will be 100s

And you won't have a friend any more

GasperyJacquesRoberts · 31/07/2025 18:30

Did you supply the oil and filter as well? And all the other consumables needed, like wheel balancing weights, tyre valves etc?

Leaving that aside you're getting a lot of work for free. To get pissy because this FREE LABOUR wasn't done to your timescale is cheeky fuckery in the extreme. If you're not satisfied with his FREE LABOUR then next time take it to a mechanic who charges for their time.

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