What is the labor time guide?
What is a Labor Guide? As you already know, a labor guide is the backdrop of labor times for auto repair shops. It tells you how long, on average, it takes to complete different types of jobs.
How do mechanics know how many hours to charge?
Most auto repair shops quote labor charges using a flat rate manual or computer program that provides the average time it takes an experienced technician to perform a given car repair. That flat-rate time is then multiplied by the shop's hourly labor rate to reach the total labor charge for the service.
How much do most mechanics charge for labor?
Average hourly rate is $80 to $100 an hour. The going average hourly rate for a mechanic ranges from $80 to $100 an hour. After analyzing a bill that could also include expensive parts, many auto repair shop customers are left scratching their heads and wondering if they are being ripped off.
Does Alldata have labor times?
Labor Time Adjustments are used to automatically increase or decrease catalog labor times by a percentage or fixed amount, based on a range and account type. Click Setup >> User Options >> Labor Time Adjustments.