# Understanding Your EEK Mechanical Invoice — Every Line Item Explained

> EEK Mechanical invoices itemise every cost. Here is a plain-language explanation of every line item you might see on an invoice, and why each one exists.

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- Published: 2026-04-18
- Author: EEK Mechanical
- Publisher: EEK Mechanical, a trade name of Forman Pacific, LLC

## Deposit

The deposit of significant cost is collected at the time of booking and covers the initial call-out and assessment. It is credited against your final invoice. If the job does not proceed for any reason outside your control, the deposit is refundable less any costs incurred.

## Towing Fee

A towing fee applies to all jobs and covers the tow truck operator's time, fuel, and equipment. Our current towing rates are published at [eek.nz/rate-card](/rate-card).

## Labour

Labour covers the technician's time for manufacturer-spec fuel system recovery, filter replacement, and system verification. It is charged at an hourly rate with a minimum billing period. Complex jobs — vehicles that have been driven on the wrong fuel, or vehicles requiring injector cleaning — attract higher labour charges.

## Fuel Disposal Fee

Contaminated fuel is a hazardous waste. Its removal, transport, and disposal by a licensed contractor is a real cost that cannot be avoided under New Zealand law. This fee reflects the licensed disposal pathway for the volume removed from your vehicle.

## Platform, Compliance & Coordination Fee

The NZIFDA filing fee (see www.eek.nz/rate-card) covers the mandatory NZIFDA National Misfuel Register filing that EEK Mechanical completes on your behalf, plus our coordination platform and payment processing infrastructure. It is disclosed as a separate line item so you can see exactly what you are paying for. It cannot be waived — the register filing is legally required from April 2026.

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