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Old 03-28-2019, 11:28 AM   #42
Dennis
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Originally Posted by Blue XJ View Post
I know it was talked about in another thread, but those labor rates just blow my mind. Dealers around here are $130, which I still think is astronomical. With what new vehicles cost, the dealer should get a larger cut, so they can maintain operations and not have to gouge customers when they are fixing the $hitty overpriced vehicles that shouldn't need to be fixed in the first place.
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Yeah, I remember when labor rates were in the $50-70/hr range, and doubling them is more than asinine, hard to fathom, honestly!

Glad I have a local guy that can pop on things for me if needed...even then it's tough to stomach!
It is ridiculous, but fewer kids becoming mechanics means more pay for those that are. Totally a supply and demand situation.
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