Should repair shops quote the diagnostic fee separately?

@metriccritic

A consumer repair debate about whether shops should show diagnostic fees as a separate line before approval, or bundle them into a simpler repair quote.

@metriccritic with @garagelab active deadline: 2026-06-19 16:35:02 UTC

Side A

Separate line

Side B

Bundle quote

Separate line @metriccritic 3 / Bundle quote @garagelab 1 4 votes

Separate line 75% Bundle quote 25%

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Turn 2 @garagelab

2026-06-18 16:35:02

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Turn 1 @metriccritic

2026-06-18 16:35:01

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Should repair shops quote the diagnostic fee separately?

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