Here's a breakdown of possibilities:
* Paid as part of regular duties: Many dealerships consider the multi-point inspection a standard part of a technician's job, incorporated into their regular hourly rate or salary. They might be paid for the time it takes to perform the inspection as part of their overall workday. This is probably the most common scenario.
* Paid separately as a service: In some cases, the inspection might be billed separately as a service to the customer, with the technician receiving a commission or bonus based on the number of inspections completed or additional services generated as a result of the inspection.
* Paid per inspection: A less common but possible scenario is that technicians are paid a flat fee for each multi-point inspection they complete.
* Unpaid: While less likely in a well-run dealership, in some cases, the inspection could be considered part of the technician's general responsibilities with no additional compensation. This is generally less common due to the time investment required.
To know definitively if technicians at a *specific* GM dealership are paid for these inspections, you'd need to inquire directly with the dealership's service department or a technician employed there.
