Good points. Oh and I have NO PROBLEM paying for the parts, that was never in question. IT was that he asked for money to do the labor - and not just a couple of bucks either - it was pretty significant.

Don't get me wrong, I like doing things for Jeff and "Helping him out." I know that their finacial situation isn't as good as mine, but the fact that he asked for the money for labor, it just GOT me. I paid it because I didn't want to have this come between us. My wife is pretty unhappy about it too but also didn't want to say anything.

I don't have a problem when my son charges for my daughters for their repairs. They never helped pay for his education or raise him from a pup. But they REALLY want me to work on it first, because I'm free and he charges them.

I consider this last one as water under the bridge, but I'm preparing myself for the next time he asks for a "Labor Charge."
Thanks...