What does your dealer or shop charge for labor

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Jul 29, 2025 | 08:07 AM

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JimmyL

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From: Virginia Beach, VA

That's why we get on here - to avoid very high shop rates, markup on parts and overhead. Otherwise, I'd be driving a Toyota. ;^O

Jul 31, 2025 | 08:15 PM

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scottatl

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From: Atlanta, GA

Quote:

Originally Posted by reelthing

i think what bothers me the most regardless of how much they charge it's how little goes to
the actual mechanics - by far most goes to people that had nothing to do with it
and do not generate anything billable

Good mechanics make a nice living and plenty of shop owners go bust and lose everything they have worked for, so don't worry about it. Got to love capitalism!!!