摘要: |
We're all feeling the pinch right now in very challenging times. Inflation is really socking it to us; the price of everything is going up, not to mention technician pay. And our labor rate isn't budging. Oh, and then there's COVID, angry customers, photo estimating, parts shortages, political turmoil, insurer staff reductions .... Did I leave anything out? Steve Wurtz of Blue Ash Auto Body in Cincinnati recently reached out to me to express his frustration - and I think a lot of us are feeling the same way. Ten years ago, the "prevailing labor rate" in his area was $48 per hour, and paint and materials was $28 per hour. He says his refinish costs have doubled in those 10 years and allied costs have gone up 65%, yet the body rate is only $50 now and paint and materials (P&M) are $32. |