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Ed Pawlowski said:

> The Flat Rte manual gives time, not dollars so it is valid anywhere.

Exactly.

> Most mechanics can beat the times, especially the second time they do
> the job and yes, many shops pay that rate no matter how long it takes.

Of course.

>> What I dislike about their fixed cost repair arrangements is that if it
>> doesn't take that long we are giving them money for nothing but if it
>> takes longer you can be damn sure it's tacked onto the bill. And Yes I'm
>> sure if there's three separate repairs that they charge you for three
>> hours yet it's done in two saves you nothing but does put money in their
>> pocket for nothing.
>
> Correct in most cases. If replacing a timing belt there us usually an
> add on for the water pump at the same time though.

I understand that most shops just add it all up. That's OK.
I just want the flat rate time. Online. If it exists.