To invoice a repairman?

[Shazzabaz]

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?

You're an idiot!

Oh dear, the judge will have a field day with her! 🙄

You really are a cockwomble 🤦🏻‍♀️

Bloody hell.
This is one of the most batshit things I’ve read in a long time.
Im hoping the original poster is just on a wind-up rather than someone needing actual psychiatric help.

You're being ridiculed because you're being ridiculous.

I should have added the last time he did us a favour we DID give him a promissory note in advance!!!

So you gave him a "large" promissory note last time, and when he has asked you to come good on it with actual payment of £30, you've refused and just given him another promissory note for "next" time?

it's a good job this story is imaginary otherwise this poor guy would be fuming at this point!

£30 is nothing. Mechanics are c£100 per hour!

I'd wind my ne k in but not give him my car for 3 days again, that's utter madness.

Assuming he meant free labour, not him paying for any little extras that may have been needed to complete the job. He's already doing you a favour, why should he be put of pocket as well?

I’m so glad you’re not my friend. That is not how you treat a friend. Jesus!!

How is this thread still up? 🤣

FFS, it is only £30 and he paid out on the other stuff, why should he be out of pocket, and that is no way to treat a friend.

On what date will you be paying him the funds promised as per the promissory note?

I'm from the US and my question is she trying to pay with just a piece of paper and that is ok?

I just tried to use a promissory note to buy a tinfoil hat in Asda but Pat on the till said she couldn't accept it and I had to pay cash or card instead.

This is the same person as the receipt person yesterday, surely?

There is some places in England that is not worth working in they don't like paying money. She's probably pissed that she couldn't haggle the £30 and pay less or nothing as she would prefer.

It's a way to get out of paying. The poor bloke probably had enough of waiting and decided to send an invoice. I don't know how she has gotten away with it for so long. I bet a lot of businesses have shut their doors for good because of the op. I bet she don't accept notes of promise to pay in her line of business.

He still needs to cover the costs for the parts you didn’t supply!! My garage charges £60 pound an hour labour charge so he’s done you a HUGE favour by doing it for free. He’s probably done it in his spare time after work / on his lunch. His working day is taken up by actual paying customers! I’d be hugely grateful that it only took 3 days & £30 quid! I’d be taking him a crate of beer along with his £50!!

And I reckon this is them too. Similar message to yesterday

Needed a laugh 😂😂😂🤣

I’d like too see this carried out in Tescos!

I am astounded that people are still proffering advice when this is clearly a bait thread for a YT channel

As I’m a new member can you please tell me what I’m missing here?

Someone's trying to get themselves on the most AIBU thread currently running I think

Ooo what was that one?

I didn't expect it to still be here 🤣