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    • No way would I charge that or even a shop supplies fee. Just raise your labor rate up some to cover it is what we do.   
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    • We have been charging for the last 3 to 4 months, but I do have the option to eat the charge. Its hard but I do explain it to the customer and I have a sign up. I don't charge shop supplies but I do charge for Oil and filter disposal and tire disposal. You have to pick and choose and the credit card fees you can validate versus  charging shop supplies. I always felt the shop supplies were a necessary charge but I always heard a lot of grief from it.
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