Revenue jumped 68% from 2023 to 2025 in shops using Fullbay technology. Fleets are holding onto equipment longer, boosting maintenance needs. Shop labor rates rose 10% year over year to $149 an hour ...
A new P&C Specialist article explores a change in State Farm auto claim practices, which includes cutting labor rates and the ...
When you take your car in for repairs, the bill often lists parts, shop fees, and something called “labor hours.” You might notice that the mechanic charges for several hours of work, even if the ...
Costs for common repairs have jumped enough that many people now delay fixes they would have handled last year. You’ll see why rising parts tariffs, pricier labor, and more complex vehicle technology ...