Finance
Pricing, margins, and making money
How to Price Auto Repair Jobs to Actually Make Money
Most shop owners are leaving money on the table because they have never sat down and done the real math on pricing. Here is how to figure out what your labor rate actually needs to be and how to set parts margins that keep the lights on.
How to Handle Customer Comebacks Without Losing Money
Every shop has comebacks. The question is whether they eat your profit or become an opportunity to build customer loyalty. Here is how to handle them systematically and minimize their impact.
Warranty Work: The Policy That Saved My Sanity
How I handle comebacks and warranty claims without going broke or crazy.
The Numbers You Need To Know (And Probaly Dont)
Key metrics every shop owner should track but most dont bother with.
Parts Markup: How Much Is Too Much?
Finding the balance between profitable and fair. My aproach to parts pricing.
How I Finaly Figured Out What To Charge
Setting your labor rate is scary. Heres the math that made it click for me.
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