Same here, my mechanic doesn't drink - and I only learned that after years of dropping off beer that everyone else was drinking. And I'm not saying donuts aren't nice (again my mechanic wouldn't eat one), but what's wrong with a cash tip? Would you leave donuts as a tip for your waiter? It seems we tip everyone these days, and it starts at 15% for serving up a coffee or beer. With the min wage in Canada at $15, most mechanics aren't making much more. Think abotu the skills a good mechanic has, and things they catch that prevent you stuck on the side of the trail with a mechanical. Further, think about it - when you need a rush - I'll bet they remember a good tipper. Tipping is about service - if you've got a good mechanic why aren't we tipping in cash like we do for all other service providers?
July 10, 2021, 3:53 p.m. - Just Askin
Same here, my mechanic doesn't drink - and I only learned that after years of dropping off beer that everyone else was drinking. And I'm not saying donuts aren't nice (again my mechanic wouldn't eat one), but what's wrong with a cash tip? Would you leave donuts as a tip for your waiter? It seems we tip everyone these days, and it starts at 15% for serving up a coffee or beer. With the min wage in Canada at $15, most mechanics aren't making much more. Think abotu the skills a good mechanic has, and things they catch that prevent you stuck on the side of the trail with a mechanical. Further, think about it - when you need a rush - I'll bet they remember a good tipper. Tipping is about service - if you've got a good mechanic why aren't we tipping in cash like we do for all other service providers?