labor rates
Labor rates are the prices that mechanics charge for their work, usually by the hour. Higher rates can mean more experienced workers or more complex repairs.
Labor rates refer to the cost charged by a service provider for labor, typically expressed as an hourly rate. In automotive repair, this rate can vary based on technician skill level, market demand, and the complexity of the work being performed.
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"because where as you might have before looked at the amount of premium ... maybe once a year, you really need it with the way labor rates have climbed pretty drastically"
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"Yeah. You're going to see labor rates skyrocket over the next 12 to 18 months because you're going to start paying 75 $80 an hour for a good guy."
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"with 600 dollars yeah no yeah no that way I I have seen labor rates now from people right to me as high as 270 dollars an hour oh my god"
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