$134/hr dealer labour
#1
11-05-2009, 03:26 PM
$134/hr dealer labour
My dealer has just put their workshop labour rate up to $134/hr Aussie which is about $120/hr US.
This will be my last dealer service, for the cost of the labour I can buy all the tools except for the dyno. I would do this service myself but she needs dyno time to sort the tune once and for all.
What are people paying their wrenches??
This will be my last dealer service, for the cost of the labour I can buy all the tools except for the dyno. I would do this service myself but she needs dyno time to sort the tune once and for all.
What are people paying their wrenches??
#3
11-05-2009, 03:36 PM
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11-05-2009, 03:59 PM
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#8
11-05-2009, 04:06 PM
Around here minimum shop rates are $110 to $150 per hour. It sounds expensive, but when you figure the cost of living, property, etc., it's really not that bad. Consider this:
If you pay your mechanics $28/hr (basically poverty level in NorCal) your total cost including benefits are about $50 per hour. Add in your overhead, like rent/mortgage payments, ridiculously high liability insurance, franchise fees and advertising, building and equipment maintenance, and your PRE-TAX profit is less than $20 per hour.
It takes a lot to run a full shop. Most who do not own small to medium size businesses that provide insurance to employees and run by the book do not realize this.
I personally will no longer pay the cost to have my bikes serviced at the dealer. But, for some, it's the only solution as they do not have the mechanical ability. Those people, who also just paid $20k-$40k on a motorcycle, should expect to pay that much.
In other areas, where the cost of living is lower, the hourly rate should be less and generally is....
All I'm saying is that these guys aren't making as much money as the general public thinks.
If you pay your mechanics $28/hr (basically poverty level in NorCal) your total cost including benefits are about $50 per hour. Add in your overhead, like rent/mortgage payments, ridiculously high liability insurance, franchise fees and advertising, building and equipment maintenance, and your PRE-TAX profit is less than $20 per hour.
It takes a lot to run a full shop. Most who do not own small to medium size businesses that provide insurance to employees and run by the book do not realize this.
I personally will no longer pay the cost to have my bikes serviced at the dealer. But, for some, it's the only solution as they do not have the mechanical ability. Those people, who also just paid $20k-$40k on a motorcycle, should expect to pay that much.
In other areas, where the cost of living is lower, the hourly rate should be less and generally is....
All I'm saying is that these guys aren't making as much money as the general public thinks.
Last edited by JCleary; 11-06-2009 at 01:26 AM. Reason: spelling error
#9
11-05-2009, 04:30 PM
Around here minimum shop rates are $110 to $150 per hour. It sounds expensive, but when you figure the cost of living, property, etc., it's really not that bad. Consiser this:
If you pay your mechanics $28/hr (basically poverty level in NorCal) your total cost including benefits are about $50 per hour. Add in your overhead, like rent/mortgage payments, ridiculously high liability insurance, franchise fees and advertising, building and equipment maintenance, and your PRE-TAX profit is less than $20 per hour.
It takes a lot to run a full shop. Most who do not own small to medium size businesses that provide insurance to employees and run by the book do not realize this.
I personally will no longer pay the cost to have my bikes serviced at the dealer. But, for some, it's the only solution as they do not have the mechanical ability. Those people, who also just paid $20k-$40k on a motorcycle, should expect to pay that much.
In other areas, where the cost of living is lower, the hourly rate should be less and generally is....
All I'm saying is that these guys aren't making as much money as the general public thinks.
If you pay your mechanics $28/hr (basically poverty level in NorCal) your total cost including benefits are about $50 per hour. Add in your overhead, like rent/mortgage payments, ridiculously high liability insurance, franchise fees and advertising, building and equipment maintenance, and your PRE-TAX profit is less than $20 per hour.
It takes a lot to run a full shop. Most who do not own small to medium size businesses that provide insurance to employees and run by the book do not realize this.
I personally will no longer pay the cost to have my bikes serviced at the dealer. But, for some, it's the only solution as they do not have the mechanical ability. Those people, who also just paid $20k-$40k on a motorcycle, should expect to pay that much.
In other areas, where the cost of living is lower, the hourly rate should be less and generally is....
All I'm saying is that these guys aren't making as much money as the general public thinks.
.. I LOST A 21+ AN HOUR JOB and now if i can get this new job its 15 bucks an hour.. How the hell does anyone In the us of A figure we can spend that kind of money for service work ? Ill do all my work just because i refuse to pay for harleys requirement of the pretty store fronts that costs us all money . tis about time the dealers (bike and car) realized were all broke as far as service work with todays economy.. Screw em all
#10
11-05-2009, 05:02 PM
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