Labor rates?
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Labor rates?
What labor rates are other people seeing? I visited a Honda dealer located in a small town for ATV parts yesterday. Was shocked to see their shop rate is $99.00 per hour. I read the Harley Davidson dealer in Indianapolis was 150.00 a year or two ago with a two week wait this time of year.
Thanks,
Bill.
P.S. I can remember when I had to use a good quality tool three times to pay for it. Now the tool is often paid for the first time. I bought a Mapp gas torch for $50 to change a tie rod end on a farm tractor this morning. The torch paid for itself. I just have to get smarter on electronics.
Thanks,
Bill.
P.S. I can remember when I had to use a good quality tool three times to pay for it. Now the tool is often paid for the first time. I bought a Mapp gas torch for $50 to change a tie rod end on a farm tractor this morning. The torch paid for itself. I just have to get smarter on electronics.
Last edited by Bill Draper; Jul 17, 2021 at 07:05 PM. Reason: More information
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I remember 40 an hour when I worked at a Mazda dealership in 93 and that was in southern CA. I don't know the current rates at the moment.
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But at the same time, my income was considerably less than it is today too.
Adjusted for inflation, that $15/hr would be around $92/hr today.
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The Harley dealer I used to frequent is now closed. The sister dealership 30 miles further away is $110 / hour. These rates are not unique to Harley. My John Deere dealer charges $95 / hour.
It always comes down to the same thing... If you don't like paying what they charge then do it yourself.
It always comes down to the same thing... If you don't like paying what they charge then do it yourself.
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Same as complaining about Medical cost. If you don't think it's worth it don't go.