What are dealer labor rates in your area.
We've had our rigs serviced by General RV in our area over the last 10 years. It's amazing the rise in the labor rates. Every year they go up quite a bit. While at the dealer the other day I noticed i...
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The local truck service facility that I have used in the past, charges a labor rate based on the level of service expertise that is required.
Go in for a lube job and oil change or other basic services, and you get the lower level trainee mechanic.
If you need a heavier type of work done, like brake work, etc, then you get a more experienced mechanic and the price per hour goes up.
If you have a really tough mechanical/electrical problem, that needs to be diagnosed, then you pay top dollar for their top mechanic. Once the top guy finds the problem, your labor rate will probably drop as it is then turned over to a lower level mechanic to actually do the work.
Most shops have a certain amount of new trainees and it is ridiculous for them to charge a flat rate for labor when they are actually using your vehicle for "on the job training".
I would avoid any shop that has a set labor rate for all work performed, unless it is a one man operation.
Go in for a lube job and oil change or other basic services, and you get the lower level trainee mechanic.
If you need a heavier type of work done, like brake work, etc, then you get a more experienced mechanic and the price per hour goes up.
If you have a really tough mechanical/electrical problem, that needs to be diagnosed, then you pay top dollar for their top mechanic. Once the top guy finds the problem, your labor rate will probably drop as it is then turned over to a lower level mechanic to actually do the work.
Most shops have a certain amount of new trainees and it is ridiculous for them to charge a flat rate for labor when they are actually using your vehicle for "on the job training".
I would avoid any shop that has a set labor rate for all work performed, unless it is a one man operation.
