ORIGINAL: w8ye
I have visited all the local shops in my area. I don't see how some stay in business for various reasons. Maybe the lack of business is the key element? With the internet and the throw away engines, there is not much left for the local guy.
Well mostly I think its because no one is willing to pay $50/hour labor, my neighbor paid $120 to have his push mower fixed,,he wont go back there again,,well, even if they were still in business!...Rog