book time
Book time is how long a mechanic thinks a job should take based on standard guidelines. It helps them charge customers fairly and manage their time.
Book time is the estimated time a repair or service should take according to industry standards. It helps shops determine labor costs and efficiency.
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"They've sent you a quote, and the quote is based on the known price for the parts and the book time that they call us for."
Driven Radio Show #357: John Klinger of The NB Center Part 2 Driven Radio Show
"So I mean what I found that I don't know if this echoes your experience. It was the complete opposite of the franchise service dealership where you know they quote out a cambell with a book time of..."
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"like half the book time, right? And it's like, what are you charging only 18 for? Well, because I can do it in that time."
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