25% deposit upfront for repairs fair?

[Gforce007]

Hi all,

Hope you're good.

Question: Is 25% upfront deposit on a $10k mechanical  repair a  fair amount for me to offer mechanic to get the job rolling? Fair question? Anyone relate? TIA.

[kaleuclint]

That's an interesting scenario...

I've never dropped $10k on a repair bill for a car, but I recently did drop $6.5k (Mercedes, not Alfa) and I have dropped $10k on motorcycle work.  No deposits involved.

I can see the workshop's perspective though.  Also depends on the value of the car.  And if it's an engine -- is it in the car??   

Another factor is the cost of parts that need to be acquired and the duration of the work, impacting the workshop's credit.

I'm not necessarily seeing the deposit request as unreasonable.