Alright gals and guys, got a question for ya'll ... being an immigrant I sometime have a hard time with whether I should tip or not .. and if so how much ... Now, with that said, I just came back from the dealer after the usual 3 month visit for an oil change. Every time I go they end up washing, waxing, polishing the little chrome I have, and give the tires a shine. This is a "complimentary" gesture from the dealer ... and for the record something I'm very pleased with. With this said, is it customary to tip the fellow that did the detailing work? I've TRIED in the past but always get a "nahhw bud, that's on the house" or something to that nature. And I get rejected of course. Not that I have a problem per say but these guys pour their heart and soul in to getting this thingclean for me every time and NEVER accepts anything ...
So with this said, am I the one insulting them for TRYING to show my appreciation!?!?! Considering they oilchange is $39.99 I don't see how they have much of a margin on 20-30 minutes worth of detail work. Hell, I'm used to paying $99.99 for a complete detail through my usual place .. these guys do about half that work for nothing .. (the other place does everything, including engine hehehe) ..

So gimme some input here folks .. :-)

 

Nope not an insult....you are one cool dude for trying...but since they get paid by the hour it's nothing for them anyways...I know, next time they'll do even a better job if you show your appreciation...

If money is declined, bring them in some gratuities like tickets to a game or a concert, or even something simple like a can of coke...anything to show that you are happy with the service would not be out of line..foreigner

 

LOL!!! Yeah yeah yeah, us dumbass foreigners and the yank tip system .. it drives us nuts!!! Everything is "included" when we get a bill overseas .. there's never any doubt ...
You gave me someideas though ... will have toremember that for next time I go down there!

 

don't give them coke if they like pepsi they may get offended [8D]

 

No tip.

 

I think it is good of you to try and tip. However, I bet the dealer does not allow them to accept tips.

I would do as Dennis said. Take something in for them. A dozen dougnuts works great, but whatever you do, just remember that a very kind "thank you" goes a long way.

 

I usually just hook them up with. Well you know.

 

a free vasectomy?