Glossary / General

labor

10 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Labor is the work that mechanics do to fix or check your car. You usually pay for this work by the hour, and it can add up depending on what needs to be done.

Technical Definition

Labor refers to the work performed by mechanics or technicians when servicing or repairing vehicles. It is typically charged by the hour and can vary based on the complexity of the job and the shop's rates.

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"[598.0s] Well, the price of the part is about $1,200. [602.1s] Yeah. [602.4s] And then with the labor, it's probably 1,500."
#2633: Hacker Heaven The Best of Car Talk 10:02

"So I mean, what is that? 10 hours labor easy."
It's Slippery Slope Season with Your Favorite Chopped Uncs - DWA! Podcast Ep. #938 Driving While Awesome 20:54

"...plus the cameras, plus the labor."
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