Mobile Rv tech-warranty work-do you guys tip????

Slip the tech a 20 and he/she will remember you next time. That's how you keep good people, assuming he/she is good.

Just my opinion but I have also found that repairs guys get offended by offering a tip. One actually politely told me he isn't aloud to except tips and he makes enough money, but thanks anyways. He said to just give him good feedback on his review would be good enough.

If it is his own business, then no I would not tip. He has already covered any trip charge in his service rates or he would never make any money thus wouldn't travel that far.

Now if he came out and you then decided to not hire his services, then compensation for his expense/time would be appropriate.

its his own business..he runs the business

I think it depends upon several items.

:Is he the contractor, or hired employee?
Contractor/owner= no tips
Employee= eligible

Did the employee go above and beyond what you expected of them?

If so then yes if he is permitted to by his employer, but should really be at a minimum such as cost for a drink or two or even lunch. It should be assumed he is being paid a wage which has been agreed upon between him and his employer as acceptable. So as not to give the impression of defrauding(the employer) or conflict of interest, tips should be minimal. IMO

If the employee did as expected and not above and beyond.

Then no tip should be given or expected. Services were rendered and given exactly as agreed upon.

Agree that he's doing the job he's paid to do and his drive time is covered. If he seems to care about what he's doing, goes an extra mile to make sure you're happy, is pleasant, I think a $20 would be a nice gesture. BTW, you may want to call on him for something later - maybe a small side job - and that little bit extra could pay off down the road. In any event, if you feel good about his service and attitude, I would tip....and a cool drink along the way is always good.

In MHO you are very lucky that the RV tech is willing to come to your site for warranty work. He will have 3 hours and a tank of fuel invested before he lifts a wrench.

I believe that warranty repair does not pay top dollar so I would pay a good tip if the job is done correctly and throw in a good lunch.

Because, if he did not come out, you would have to detach your rig from the site and take it some place your self and then set up again when you return.

Bob

Dog Folks wrote:
I don't tip people for doing their job,(except wait staff.)

If they do something extra, I always tip.

Same here, and that includes wait staff. That extra can be as simple as a chipper disposition.

Regarding the mobile RV tech - I am sure that he will be billing for the travel so that would not qualify as extra. If he fixes the RV adequately and that's it, then I would not tip. Again if he has a nice positive attitude and is helpful over and above the fix then a tip would be in order. How much is another question but I would hardly think that it would be the same as for wait staff (10 - 15%).

I wouldnt tip a plumber or electrician, so no I wouldn't tip him either.

If I am on the road and the shop works me in, I consider tipping based on the attitude and quality of workmanship. If the tech makes me feel like I am an important customer when I pull up with my rig and starts working right away on my trailer. It also depends on the tech's attitude, is he positive and friendly. Is he willing to help me understand the problem, give me suggestions to prevent the issue in the future.
If the work is just a regular routine job and in my home town, I don't usually tip.