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True or false: The flat-rate system was created to address a shortage of skilled workers during World War I.
False
True or false: The flat-rate system was created specifically for the auto repair industry.
False
True or false: Flat rate guarantees that all customers will pay the same price for any repair.
True
True or false: Flat rate allows for inconsistent estimates for repair costs.
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True or false: Flat rate manuals establish labor charges based on live time study only.
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True or false: Flat rate is only used for common repairs.
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True or false: Hourly rate pricing is used for common repairs.
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True or false: The hourly rate pricing system is only used for complex repairs.
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True or false: Technicians are categorized into skill levels based on their productivity alone.
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True or false: Technicians are categorized into skill levels based on productivity and quality of repairs only.
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True or false: Flat rate with guarantee is not a common method of paying technicians.
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True or false: Four common methods of paying technicians are flat rate, hourly, hourly plus performance bonus, and salary.
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True or false: The cost of labor decreases with the skill level of the technician.
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True or false: The cost of labor increases with the skill level of the technician.
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True or false: Pricing strategies have no impact on customer satisfaction.
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True or false: The tiered, skill-level, labor system allows for establishing a tiered labor rate.
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True or false: Flat-rate is the only method for calculating labor charges used by auto repair shops.
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True or false: Shops charge their highest labor rate for maintenance items.
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True or false: The pricing system used should provide assurance to the customer and limit their liability.
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True or false: The pricing system used should not provide assurance to the customer.
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Study Notes
- The flat-rate system charges a predetermined number of hours for a repair, ensuring all customers pay the same price for the same repair.
- Flat rate allows shops to provide accurate and consistent estimates for repair costs before work is started.
- Flat rate guarantees consistency in technician pay for performing specific jobs.
- The flat-rate system was developed during World War II to address a shortage of skilled workers.
- Flat-rate manuals establish labor charges based on predetermined times for common repairs.
- Two methods are used to establish times in flat-rate manuals: live time study and national surveys.
- Hourly rate pricing is used for uncommon or complex repairs.
- A variable rate pricing system charges different hourly rates based on the type and difficulty of the repair.
- Technicians are categorized into skill levels (A, B, C) based on expertise, productivity, and quality of repairs.
- Four common methods of paying technicians are flat rate, flat rate with guarantee, hourly, and hourly plus performance bonus.- Auto repair shops need a mix of technicians with different skill levels (A, B, C, D) to perform different types of work.
- The cost of labor increases with the skill level of the technician.
- Management should employ the right number of technicians across the four classes to maximize profitability.
- Pricing strategies can significantly impact profitability and customer satisfaction.
- Flat-rate is the most common method for calculating labor charges and is easily acceptable to the public.
- Shops reserve the right to price and charge a small portion of their repairs on an hourly rate basis for rare or complex repairs.
- The tiered, skill-level, labor system allows for establishing a tiered labor rate.
- Shops charge their highest labor rate for very technical repairs and lowest labor rate for maintenance items.
- Customers are sensitive to price changes and aware of pricing in the market.
- The pricing system used should provide assurance to the customer and limit their liability.
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Test your knowledge on the flat-rate system used in the auto repair industry with this informative quiz. Learn about the history of the system, how it works, and its benefits for both customers and technicians. From establishing labor charges to categorizing technicians into skill levels, this quiz covers everything you need to know about the flat-rate system. Whether you're an industry professional or just curious about the topic, this quiz is a great way to expand your knowledge and understanding of the auto repair industry.
