Linc Lewis

Yes, at the very least over the last 4-5 years as the industry has changed many shops I hear from have embraced multitiered labor rates. There seem to be 3 major, but common, categories. The Standard Labor Rate is used for common tasks and common vehicles. The European is for as the name implies those more demanding brands or models within standard brands. And finally a Labor Intensive Rate for low parts' dollars repairs like engine rear main seals. We'll also use that rate for R & R or motors trannys etc which are always more involved and usually require additional finessing after the component is replaced. . These varied labor rates would be in addition to an across the board labor guide bump for the additional tasks a tech needs to perform to accomplish any repair. Tasks like finding the keys an SA didn't tag, moving another vehicle to get the one he's assigned, we all know there's a list.