Shop Manual Question

[Levitan]

What is the name of the manual or source that gives the amount of time allocated to do a particular job. For example, 2.5 hours to do a front wheel bearing, or something like that. I'm starting to get random Festy owners, not from the site, wanting me to work on their cars. Unfortunately, I don't know what to charge because I don't know how long a job should take.

Any help would be appreciated and thanks in advance.

[wybnrml]

I don't know of a manual, but if you can't find one you could call a shop like Meineke, they will give you a quote which includes job time usually, but you may only be able to do that a couple times.

[Pu241]

Unless your charging them a mechanics rate I wouldn't worry about the time.
You might have to agree on a per job rate.
And don't sell your skills short.

[1990festiva]

Look for a Flat Rate book, thats what they are called

[wybnrml]

If you have access to ALLDATA or know someone who does, you can get the times from that also.

[FB71]

Chilton Labor time manual, Motor manual, NoData... uh, AllData.

[Levitan]

Chilton Labor time manual, Motor manual, NoData... uh, AllData.

Hey Jim,
If I purchased a Chiltons Labor and Parts Guide for 1993, that would pretty much cover the times allocated for certain repairs, 1990-1993, correct?

[Leon Holcomb]

Years ago my dad who was a mechanic had a "Motors" Flat Rate Manual. I don't know if "Motors Manuals" are still available.

[resuwrecked]

mitchell ondemand is what i usually use.

[Levitan]

Unless your charging them a mechanics rate I wouldn't worry about the time.
You might have to agree on a per job rate.
And don't sell your skills short.

I figured $30 an hour. 2 1/2 hour job = $75. If it takes me 5 hours, well, that's on me.

[FB71]

Hey Jim,
If I purchased a Chiltons Labor and Parts Guide for 1993, that would pretty much cover the times allocated for certain repairs, 1990-1993, correct?

yeah, they usually span several years, so anywhere from '93 to '97 should be safe.

[Levitan]

yeah, they usually span several years, so anywhere from '93 to '97 should be safe.

Ordered one today, shipped for $14. Figured that's fair enough.

[Festiva_tunner]

What is the name of the manual or source that gives the amount of time allocated to do a particular job. For example, 2.5 hours to do a front wheel bearing, or something like that. I'm starting to get random Festy owners, not from the site, wanting me to work on their cars. Unfortunately, I don't know what to charge because I don't know how long a job should take.

Any help would be appreciated and thanks in advance.

I have the festiva sections of that manual give me a call I'll let you know