Itemised auto and marine labor rates
140+
benchmarked services
18%
average dealer markup avoided
Quarterly
regional index updates
Timing belt and water pump overhaul
Independent shops average 4.2 hours of billed labor at verified regional technician rates, while franchise dealerships apply arbitrary corporate overhead multipliers.
Sterndrive bellows and gimbal bearing service
Commercial marinas quote package rates that often bundle unnecessary winterization items; open-book bidding isolates exact parts and labor components.
Every quote submitted on the exchange is checked against published regional labor rate averages before reaching your dashboard.
No blind estimates or hidden diagnostic fees permitted.
Four audit rules for published shop prices
OEM and approved parts baseline
Labor time verification
Environmental fee caps
Warranty documentation
Billed hours must align with standard mechanical matrix allowances rather than inflated shop manual estimates.
Disposal and shop supply charges are strictly capped as a percentage of total fluid volume.
All listed standard prices must include a minimum 12-month workmanship and parts guarantee.
Shops must itemise exact manufacturer part numbers and fluid grades rather than lumped lump-sum hardware charges.
Upload your itemised estimate to check for excessive markups instantly.