Hi all I just opened a mechanic shop and had a question for all you mechanics out there. I’m young with 5 years in the business working as a mechanic also certified and graduated in this field. I just opened a mechanic shop and don’t really know what my pricing should be per hour. How do you generally quote your jobs? Is it by hour? By job? If I get a quart of oil for $2 what should I sell it for? 30% markup? 40%? Any advice will help. Also I know it depends on the area, if it helps, I’m located in the north east.
Fluids probably only 15-25% mark up. Hard parts 50-90% mark up. Remember, you need to factor in future warranty issues as you will be the one eating the cost. So don’t hesitate to charge accordingly on every job. If they balk at your pricing, then maybe you weren’t the right shop for the client. Stand up for yourself and the trade💪🏻.