Labour rates

[jonesof63]

I was astonished today while chatting to a technician at a West Yorkshire L.R dealer who whispered to me that the hourly rate in the workshop was £158 ! Furthermore, repairs on anything over three years old were intentionally 'steep' as they didn't particularly want the work on older cars ! It wasn't a 'sour grapes' statement, just a chat with the son of a family friend.........I was gob-smacked !

[HarryW]

[YRRunner]

More than likely the same dealership that advised me the rear washer pump was seized and needed replacing at a cost of £200. Whilst driving through Europe, an indy garage mechanic stuck the end of a paper clip up the jets, job done, no charge.

[scotty_d]

A fool and his money are easy parted.

[Triple7]

Nothing gets 'fixed' anymore, just replaced. That's the mentality, so if your washer doesn't work they won't waste time investigating. Replace! Hence 'technician' not 'mechanic'.

£158/hour is simply ridiculous. Hence why I would never run any modern, expensive car today with a fully manufactuer warranty.

I spent £550 on my extended warranty this year, because I like piece of mind and because of the 'known faults' with my FL2. Any, sure enough, diff oil pump replaced. Cost £650, so I'm up £100 so far!