Posts Tagged auto repair costs
Car Mechanics Make Mistakes
Have you ever taken your car for auto repair to a relatively cheap car repair shop only to find yourself going back for more repairs? Or after spending on car repair parts that you did not even think you needed at the time, you’re going back to your car mechanic just after a month?
Although, car mechanics may appear like they are gods under the hood, they can make mistakes. And not just because they’re only human, but because (believe it or not) some of these “mechanics” are not even fully-trained!
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Flat Rate Auto Repairs Explained – Automotive Repair Costs
Auto repair costs at a shop are basically comprised of labor and parts. Labor is typically calculated based on a standard “flat rate” estimate. Flat rate labor guides estimate labor time down to the tenth of an hour. For my example, if a starter for a specific vehicle pays 1.2 hours to change, the labor cost will be determined by multiplying the time by the shops labor rate, lets say the shops labor rate is $90.00 per flat rate hour (1.2 x $90.00=$108.00). Keep in mind that labor times can vary greatly depending on the year, model and engine size. Also automotive repair shop labor rates vary at each shop and from city to city. Labor time does NOT take in to consideration the requirement for special tools, experience or lack of.
Flat Rate or Actual Time
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