Use Your Clout, You Lout: Labor Rates Portales NM
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.
Ren Jan Inc
(505) 821-6567
7004 Hildegarde Dr NE
Albuquerque, NM
Ren Jan Inc
(505) 821-6567
7004 Hildegarde Dr NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
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Genquest Inc
(505) 246-2829
1805 Rio Grande Blvd NW Ste 2
Albuquerque, NM
Genquest Inc
(505) 246-2829
1805 Rio Grande Blvd NW Ste 2
Albuquerque, NM 87104
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Collaborative Solutions
505-292-9949
3713 Mt. Rainier Dr. N.E.
Albuquerque, NM
Proteus Corp
(505) 275-3013
10010 Indian School Rd NE
Albuquerque, NM
Proteus Corp
(505) 275-3013
10010 Indian School Rd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87112
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Star Group Llc
(505) 260-0876
4100 Marble Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM
Star Group Llc
(505) 260-0876
4100 Marble Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
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Smart Use Llc
(505) 888-1722
1211 Roma Ave NW
Albuquerque, NM
Smart Use Llc
(505) 888-1722
1211 Roma Ave NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
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Human Initiative Inc
(505) 270-0891
302 Girard Blvd SE
Albuquerque, NM
Human Initiative Inc
(505) 270-0891
302 Girard Blvd SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
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Idea Group Of Sante Fe
(505) 955-0411
3600 Cerrillos Rd Ste 734
Santa Fe, NM
Idea Group Of Sante Fe
(505) 955-0411
3600 Cerrillos Rd Ste 734
Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Jan S Humble Consultant
(505) 291-1151
2801 Mary Ellen St NE
Albuquerque, NM
Jan S Humble Consultant
(505) 291-1151
2801 Mary Ellen St NE
Albuquerque, NM 87112
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Advanced Data Systems
(505) 899-6441
6132 Flor Del Sol Pl NW
Albuquerque, NM
Advanced Data Systems
(505) 899-6441
6132 Flor Del Sol Pl NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120
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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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