Car mechanics share what really goes on inside auto-shops


[post_page_title]The book they base prices off of isn’t always accurate[/post_page_title]
While I try my best never to rip off my customers, there are times that they pay more than they probably should. The thing is, most mechanics, like me, have to work on a flat rate which references to a trade manual that estimates exactly how long a typical repair should take.

The book they base prices off of isn’t always accurate

So basically, if you have to pay $200 for a two-hour job that is done in 30 minutes, you still get charged the same amount. That’s just the way it works in the business.

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