Use Your Clout, You Lout: Labor Rates Galesburg IL
If you're in a trade market that has a high utilization of used parts, you'll have a difficult time negotiating for OEM. The best thing you can do here is educate the consumer and be sure you understand the policies of your customers' insurance carrier.
M G Maska Brick House Mgmt Inc
(309) 342-8603
313 Hackberry Rd
Galesburg, IL
M G Maska Brick House Mgmt Inc
(309) 342-8603
313 Hackberry Rd
Galesburg, IL 61401
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International Technologies Inc
(217) 892-8825
723 Galaxy Drive
Rantoul, IL
International Technologies Inc
(217) 892-8825
723 Galaxy Drive
Rantoul, IL 61866
Services
Fasteners, Management Consultants, Computer and Equipment Dealers, Phone Equipment and Systems Dealers, Waste Recycling Industrial
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Sunbelt Business Brokers
(630) 579-4510
1971 Gowdey Rd # 220
Naperville, IL
Sunbelt Business Brokers
(630) 579-4510
1971 Gowdey Rd # 220
Naperville, IL 60563
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Jefferson Park
(773) 685-3316
4822 N Long Ave
Chicago, IL
Jefferson Park
(773) 685-3316
4822 N Long Ave
Chicago, IL 60630
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Unemployment Consultants Inc
(847) 670-0590
55 S Vail Ave Ste 1102
Arlington HTS, IL
Unemployment Consultants Inc
(847) 670-0590
55 S Vail Ave Ste 1102
Arlington HTS, IL 60005
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All Covered Inc
(312) 640-0300
205 W Wacker Drive # 205
Chicago, IL
(312) 640-0300
205 W Wacker Drive # 205
Chicago, IL 60606
Services
Management Consultants, Computer Networks
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AAA Automotive Services - Parkway Pointe AAA Auto Center
(217) 787-2187
3316 Robbins Road
Springfield, IL
(217) 787-2187
3316 Robbins Road
Springfield, IL 62704
Services
Auto Service & Repair, Brakes Service & Repair, Mufflers & Exhaust Systems Service & Repair, Management Consultants
Products
Manual Transmissions, Braking Systems
Management Vision
(847) 673-6666
9307 Keeler Ave
Skokie, IL
Management Vision
(847) 673-6666
9307 Keeler Ave
Skokie, IL 60076
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Edgebrook Park
(773) 631-7461
6525 N Hiawatha Ave
Chicago, IL
Edgebrook Park
(773) 631-7461
6525 N Hiawatha Ave
Chicago, IL 60646
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Associated Consultants Intl
(847) 933-9101
7544 Karlov Ave
Skokie, IL
Associated Consultants Intl
(847) 933-9101
7544 Karlov Ave
Skokie, IL 60076
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"When will dealership body shops - with their captive clientele - wise up and stop making concessions to insurance companies? e.g.: Charge the same labor rate as in their mechanical shop. Their mechanical shops don't work with junkyard or jip parts. Why agree to do anything different in the body shop?" asks P. Michael Riffert, president, Engle's Frame and Body Service, Ephrate, Pa.
By David M. Rowe
4/1/2002 Though there's no clear-cut answer to this question, I can tell you that dealership body shops don't have nearly the clout that this reader thinks we do, and I can share some insight that's helped to make my dealer body shop successful. Insurance Climate - The first thing that comes into play here is the typical insurance climate in your geographical area. If you're in a trade market that has a high utilization of used parts, you'll have a difficult time negotiating for OEM. The best thing you can do here is educate the consumer and be sure you understand the policies of your customers' insurance carrier. Some carriers do take their insured's desires into account. Insurers, like us shop owners, are doing all they can to retain a solid customer base. Equally important is to know your state insurance department regulations regarding the use of LKQ or aftermarket parts. The only advantage that we, as dealer body shops, have is in regard to our mechanical labor rate. Insurance companies in my market pay the posted labor rate for our mechanical department. However,... |
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