Need bus mechanic in the Bay Area for my Skoolie project

[meganuberman]

Hello everyone! I’m new to the forum and am very excited to be able to discuss and ask questions about everyone’s experiences.

While I already have an incredible welder to do construction, I need to find a mechanic in the Oakland/Bay Area who is willing to travel to a few buses to investigate whether they would be solid purchases for my home.

I found one, though he charges $190/hr plus $3.4/mile on top of that. Wondering if anyone has resources for mechanics who may be more affordable. Also surrounding areas of San Jose, Sacramento, etc in case I find buses out there.

Would love your feedback and advice. Thanks everyone!

Megan

[Tango]

Ouch! $190 an hour!? Must be "Bay Area" pricing. Top tier diesel techs here in the Houston area run $80 to $100 max.

[meganuberman]

The good ole’ Bay Area is indeed super pricey. I feel like $190/hr is top end though. Regular mechanics might be closer to $120/hr which is more what I’m looking for. Honestly more having a hard time finding anyone who can do it. The guy who quoted $190/hr is the only one I’ve found so far.