The Triple Threat: Mastering Three Labor Rates [RR 1008]

Thanks to our Partner, NAPA Auto Care

Dave Schedin discusses the three core types of labor—preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repair—and their efficiencies and volume requirements, as well as the critical importance of creating preventative maintenance programs. Learn about the significance of effective customer communication and the value proposition of maintenance services.

Dave Schedin, CompuTrek Automotive Management Systems. Dave’s previous episodes HERE

Show Notes

• Watch Full Video Episode
• Systematizing Labor (00:02:46)
• Core Labors in Auto Repair (00:03:10)
• Preventative Maintenance Importance (00:04:21)
• Understanding Labor Ratios (00:05:14)
• Challenges with Diagnostics (00:08:27)
• Manufacturer Maintenance Plans (00:09:42)
• Efficiency in Services (00:14:34)
• Selling the Value of Services (00:15:35)
• Relating Value to Customers (00:16:51)
• Real-Life Diagnostic Example (00:17:07)
• Importance of Preventative Maintenance (00:18:51)
• Trust Issues in Auto Repair (00:21:17)
• Misconceptions about Vehicle Maintenance (00:22:16)
• Understanding Maintenance-Free Claims (00:23:50)
• Diagnostic Labor Rate Insights (00:26:02)
• Efficiency in Repair Labor (00:27:53)
• Labor Time Study Methodology (00:30:05)
• Communication in Service Levels (00:32:21)
• Canned Job Packages Explained (00:33:56)
• Efficiency Through Documentation (00:34:51)
• Improving Labor Time Estimates (00:35:33)
• Customer Interaction and Service (00:38:16)
• Identifying the Zone of Opportunity (00:39:28)
• Proactive Customer Engagement (00:40:19)
• Adjusting Maintenance Plans for Older Vehicles (00:43:54)
• Leadership and Its Challenges (00:44:51)

Thanks to our Partner, NAPA Auto Care

Learn more about NAPA Auto Care and the benefits of being part of the NAPA family by visiting https://www.napaonline.com/en/auto-care

Connect with the Podcast:

-Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RemarkableResultsRadioPodcast/

-Join Our Virtual Toastmasters Club: https://remarkableresults.biz/toastmasters

-Join Our Private Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1734687266778976

-Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/carmcapriotto

-Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmcapriotto/

-Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/remarkableresultsradiopodcast/

-Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RResultsBiz

-Visit the Website: https://remarkableresults.biz/

-Join our Insider List: https://remarkableresults.biz/insider

-All books mentioned on our podcasts: https://remarkableresults.biz/books

-Our Classroom page for personal or team learning: https://remarkableresults.biz/classroom

-Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carm

-Special episode collections: https://remarkableresults.biz/collections

The Aftermarket Radio Network: https://aftermarketradionetwork.com/

Remarkable Results Radio Podcast with Carm Capriotto: Advancing the Aftermarket by Facilitating Wisdom Through Story Telling and Open Discussion. https://remarkableresults.biz/

Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z with Matt Fanslow: From Diagnostics to Metallica and Mental Health, Matt Fanslow is Lifting the Hood on Life. https://mattfanslow.captivate.fm/

Business by the Numbers with Hunt Demarest: Understand the Numbers of Your Business with CPA Hunt Demarest. https://huntdemarest.captivate.fm/

The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast with Kim and Brian Walker: Marketing Experts Brian & Kim Walker Work with Shop Owners to Take it to the Next Level. https://autorepairmarketing.captivate.fm/

The Weekly Blitz with Chris Cotton: Weekly Inspiration with Business Coach Chris Cotton from AutoFix – Auto Shop Coaching. https://chriscotton.captivate.fm/

Speak Up! Effective Communication with Craig O’Neill: Develop Interpersonal and Professional Communication Skills when Speaking to Audiences of Any Size. https://craigoneill.captivate.fm/