Do shops charge women more for car repairs?

[The motor guy]

I watched a dealership quote a little old lady $700 to replace her rear brake pads and resurface her rotors. This was after they charged her $300 for new wiper blades and cabin and air filter. It was all I could do to bite my tongue.

Why didnt you speak up?

 

[4WD]

I could never do that to someone based on them being a woman. That’s wrong and very unfortunate that some places have and do. The way I see things is women are people too and probably just trying to make it in the world like everyone else. And no matter who it is if you quote them outrageous they are more likely to say no so quote the most appropriate price where you still make a profit but you’re not screwing them over. And you never know someone’s financial situation that high price that they might approve because they feel like they have to maybe the difference in them feeding their family tonight or starving. I believe in thinking of the customer and providing trustworthy service which also leads to them recommending you and giving you more business.

So, the boss won’t let you charge the pretty women less?

 

[loneryder]

I agree with DemoFly. The male-dominated automotive repair profession likely finds it easier to lie to the female persuasion based on the idea that they are less likely to be suspect. I don't think they charge a higher rate for identical repairs but I can definitely see them charging for frivolous repairs or un-needed repairs on a higher occasion.

That's why women are big Toyota buyers. They don't have to deal with repair shops.

 

[Speedbird001]

I just meant in general

Name brand / chain dealer I would say absolutely not. These days, way too much risk to isolate any group in particular. They get "Caught" and "Blown-up" on the web/yelp/facebook/60 minutes and they are doneski

(They probably try to sell maximum whatever to everyone equally)

 

[D1dad]

Why didnt you speak up?

The service advisor heard me laugh when they quoted her and so did she. She ultimately said she’d wait on the brake pads so maybe she did get a second quote. Plus her granddaughter was with her and I didn’t wanna cause a scene in front of a kid. Also, it’s not my place to set at a dealership and tell people they’re getting ripped off.

 

[4WD]

That's why women are big Toyota buyers. They don't have to deal with repair shops.

But who is going to remove the exhaust system at the turbo to get to the ATF fill port?
(when the other side is wide open).

 

[The motor guy]

But who is going to remove the exhaust system at the turbo to get to the ATF fill port?
(when the other side is wide open).

Their boyfriends

 

[scoot]

My wife never gets tickets- just warnings. Not me! Never a warning

Have you ever thought about using a little lipstick and rouge ? Lol kidding of coarse