We play it straight here at Corvette Care and we like working with clients that are the same. We’ve found the best place to start is with cards face up on the table, so here’s our hand.

Our Shop Labor Rate is $195 Per Man Hour

Our Shop Storage Fee is $25 per day

Late Model Estimates (Post -1997)

All Late Model Corvettes are estimated using industry standard “book time”, but it is possible that aftermarket modification, condition, or unforeseen complications from fitment of aftermarket parts to cause a deviation from the standardized time. Any additional time will be billed at Time & Material rate.

Vintage Estimates (Pre-1997)

For any vehicle pre-1997, all final billings will be based on actual Time & Material to complete the requested scope of work. Due to Age & Corrosion, it is impossible to provide an up-front detailed quote for work. We complete every project as if it’s a concourse quality show vehicle, so the more work we complete, the better condition your vehicle will be, and the less expensive future repairs become.

Completion Timelines

We strive to return every car in a timely fashion; it’s not in our best interest to hold and store a vehicle. We’re a small shop and treat every project as if it was our own. Unfortunately, that community nature and means community deadlines. We are not responsible for any delays and promise no hard dates on completion. Delays can be caused by parts availability, expanded scope on projects, or transport delays… none of which we can directly control.

Storage & Transport

Upon completion, you have 48 hours pay your invoice & pick up your vehicle unless prior arrangements have been made. Your vehicle may not be able to be stored indoors, and a storage rate of $25 per day will be applied for moving, cleaning, and holding your vehicle. Transport options both open and enclosed are available, and are often less than storage of your vehicle.

Refunds & Warranties

ALL deposits for parts are non-refundable. No Returns or refunds on parts orders will be made under any condition. Also, although we’ve never had a labor dispute in 50 years of work, we believe that’s because of our policy around labor: If we did the work, and it’s not right, we’ll make it right. We do not refund labor from another shop or you doing your own work. If you believe there’s an issue, bring it back and we’ll make it right, every time. If someone else touches it, it’s theirs now, not ours!

Performance Projects

We meticulously inspect, plan, and discuss every performance build with our customers, but you have to understand one simple fact: We’re pushing the envelope of what your Corvette was designed to do. Because of that, outside of a workmanship warranty, there is no warranty on performance builds. Just like any project, if we made a mistake that caused a failure, we’ll cover it. However, if you’re in turn 4 at Mid-Ohio and blow your head gaskets on your supercharged e85 fueled monster, that’s not on us. We’ve never had a problem due to our transparency around this topic, but just like GM, we don’t warranty severe use applications.