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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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How to Shop For Automotive Repairs and Services
The first and best indicator as to whether or not you will have a pleasant experience having your vehicle repaired or serviced is the reputation of the shop you are thinking of using. All automotive shops earn a reputation either good or bad; it doesn’t just happen.
If they diagnose properly, don’t over or under sell the repairs, and keep their promises to customers, they will likely earn a good reputation. If, on the other hand, they allow customers or others to make the diagnosis for them, do not recommend the proper repairs and services, under or overcharge in an effort to make up for their shortcomings, and don’t do what they said they would, customers will stop coming and tell others to do the same.
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