Exposing Auto Repair Flat Rate SchemesWhy you pay for four hours when the job took one
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The Insider PlaybookMechanics rarely bill for the actual minutes spent working on your vehicle. The industry relies on "flat rate" manuals that pre-determine labor hours, often inflating costs to ensure shop profitability. Understand the commission structure driving service writers and learn the specific questions to ask that align your bill with reality.
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