Dealer hourly rate

It's not the hourly rate so much as it is how much they pad the bill.I was quoted 6 1/2 hrs for replacing brushes&voltage regulator,did it myself in three&I didn't even work too fast.I was a tool&die maker for 40 years&believe me,Iknow how it's done.Was at my uncle's small engine shop once.Guy brought in a riding lawnmower,said the deck wouldn't raise.After he left ,uncle lookedunderneath,grabbed the steering wheel with one hand,other hand on the floor to brace himself,stuck his leg underneath,gave a good hard kick.Grabbed the lever &it worked perfectly.He said it was the easiest $60.00 he made all day.