Posts tagged “Technicians”
Practical guides for auto repair shop owners: answering every call, filling your bays, getting estimates approved, getting paid faster and earning more reviews.
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Technician Efficiency vs Productivity: Formulas, Examples
Productivity, efficiency and overall (proficiency) explained with formulas, a worked week for three technicians, how to track the hours, and the pitfalls: comebacks, unapplied time and pay plans.
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Section 609 Certification: What Repair Shops Need
Who in your shop needs Section 609 certification, what the test costs, the one-time equipment statement your shop sends EPA, the records …
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ASE Certification for Shops: Tests, Costs, Blue Seal
What ASE certification costs a shop in 2026, which tests your techs and advisors need, how recertification works, and what it takes …
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How to Hire an Auto Mechanic: Steps and Job Ad
A step-by-step guide to hiring an auto mechanic: define the level, post a job ad with pay, screen, run a working interview, …
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Flat Rate vs Hourly Pay for Auto Technicians
How flat-rate, hourly and hybrid technician pay plans compare, with BLS wage data, worked payroll examples and the overtime rules that apply …
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Effective Labor Rate: How to Calculate It (2026)
What effective labor rate means, how to calculate it two ways, how your ELR compares with Tekmetric's 2026 benchmarks, and the usual …