Dealer Mechanic Rates vs. Other Shops

[dumbagain]

thinking about getting some work (cruise controls broke) done on my 2000xj.
i usually take it to my mechanic who i trust and seems to have fair prices (don't know the rate though).

what would be a hourly difference between a dealership and a private owned shop?

[Beej]

You might have to call them up and ask...

[Geepfreak]

what would be a hourly difference between a dealership and a private owned shop?


Around here, 75.00 an hour is average for private. After spending some time at the dealership the last couple of days, I would have to say 90-105 the average, but that a guess looking at couple of fellow's bills.. But then I did work on a guys Saturn yesterday, I "nailed" him 185$ parts and labor, and he was quoted from the "shop" up the street $395+tax parts and labor for the same work...:dunno:

[bajacalal]

thinking about getting some work (cruise controls broke) done on my 2000xj.
i usually take it to my mechanic who i trust and seems to have fair prices (don't know the rate though).

what would be a hourly difference between a dealership and a private owned shop?

At one point in my life I worked at a dealership (though not a mechanic). I now work at a business that sells to many local repair shops every day. If you have a trusted mechanic, you have a valuable asset. Some dealerships do have good service departments but I was completely unimpressed with the techs at the (5 star) dealer where I worked (2002). See if your mechanic can refer you to someone else if he is not able to fix the problem.