AJFA

 

On R134 do you charge for a pound or break into fractions if you use less. In other words if you use freon is it always 1-2-3 pounds or is it .6 pounds, etc.

I charge to the 1/4 #. Allows for some loss.

I should have said for the BMW oil change we use the correct BMW spec. 5/40 euro LL01 oil.

If you look up labor time in your guide most euro cars are at .5 to .6 for a LOF, extra if you need to connect a computer to reset the service light.

Dave

If oil changes are considered a loss leader or to be done at no or very little profit, why are there so many quick lube places in business if they are loosing$$

I charge what the job is worth. A 4 cylinder basic car such as a Camry with synthetic blend is $40.00 + tax, takes about .4 labor.

A BMW 3 series is $110 + tax, takes about .6 labor. Always performing a full check over and reset service light.

We very seldom only do a oil change, usual it is done with a service that helps ARO.

We sell tons of service and "discovered" work by performing the check over.

I find any new techs I hire need training as to how to quickly look a car over to sell legit work.

A/C evac & recharge is $99.00 + parts, R134 quantity used times $20.00 per pound, dye, oil.

Dave