10 month paint job

I agree that you are getting a deal. They have an incentive to finish because your car is taking up space. Where else could you get free storage for a year, assuming it is taken car of indoors? It is only becoming more valuable while it sits. At least you know they aren't rushing it, like a 1-day Maaco job where they spray regardless of the prep. On the flip side, I don't see how the shop can be making money with cars taking up valuable space.

Recalls a supposedly true story of a very rich guy who was going to Europe for several weeks and needed to store his exotic sports car in Manhattan. He went to a bank and got a personal loan, putting up his car as collateral. They were happy to get a foot in the door with this guy. They parked his car in their indoor garage. He returned and paid the $50 short term interest. The manager asked why he needed the loan and he said "where else in Manhattan could I park my car for $50 for 2 weeks?". Why the rich are rich.