I can understand the frustration. If someone recommended ASM and said that it would be free, you drop off your DR and they do not explain that it will cost extra for parts and labor. You go to pick it up and it cost 52.00 clams.
ASM is 50% responsible for the confusion. I had one of my Scottys fixed down there a few years ago and it cost 0.00. It needed a belt and a relay.
I am glad that you posted your experience, I did not know they are charging for labor. I do not mind as long as I know up front. If Scotty or the repair shop is going to change the policy they should let the customer know.