Requirements
- Target platform
- OpenClaw
- Install method
- Manual import
- Extraction
- Extract archive
- Prerequisites
- OpenClaw
- Primary doc
- SKILL.md
Provides benchmarks, compliance, technician pay, parts markup, KPIs, startup costs, and growth guidance for independent auto repair shop operations.
Provides benchmarks, compliance, technician pay, parts markup, KPIs, startup costs, and growth guidance for independent auto repair shop operations.
Hand the extracted package to your coding agent with a concrete install brief instead of figuring it out manually.
I downloaded a skill package from Yavira. Read SKILL.md from the extracted folder and install it by following the included instructions. Then review README.md for any prerequisites, environment setup, or post-install checks. Tell me what you changed and call out any manual steps you could not complete.
I downloaded an updated skill package from Yavira. Read SKILL.md from the extracted folder, compare it with my current installation, and upgrade it while preserving any custom configuration unless the package docs explicitly say otherwise. Then review README.md for any prerequisites, environment setup, or post-install checks. Summarize what changed and any follow-up checks I should run.
Complete operational reference for independent auto repair shops. Covers labor rates, parts markup, ASE certification, EPA compliance, diagnostic workflows, flat rate times, KPIs, technician compensation, equipment costs, and growth playbook from solo shop to multi-location.
Setting labor rates by region and service type Calculating parts markup strategy Planning ASE certification for technicians Ensuring EPA/OSHA compliance Tracking shop KPIs (productivity, efficiency, ARO, bay utilization) Hiring and compensating technicians Planning shop startup or expansion
RegionGeneral RepairDiagnosticSpecialtyDealer ComparisonNortheast US$125-165/hr$150-185/hr$165-210/hr$175-250/hrSoutheast US$95-135/hr$120-155/hr$140-180/hr$150-220/hrMidwest US$100-140/hr$125-160/hr$145-185/hr$155-225/hrWest Coast US$135-180/hr$155-200/hr$175-230/hr$190-275/hrMountain/Plains$90-130/hr$115-150/hr$135-175/hr$145-215/hr
Part CostStandardCompetitivePremium$0-$10100-200%80-150%200-300%$10-$5075-125%60-100%125-175%$50-$20050-80%40-65%80-120%$200-$50035-55%30-45%55-80%$500+25-40%20-35%40-60% Target blended parts margin: 45-55% gross.
CertAreaRenewalA1Engine Repair5 yearsA2Automatic Transmission5 yearsA3Manual Drive Train5 yearsA4Suspension/Steering5 yearsA5Brakes5 yearsA6Electrical/Electronic5 yearsA7Heating/AC5 yearsA8Engine Performance5 yearsMasterAll 8 A-series5 yearsL1Advanced Engine Performance5 years Pay premium: $2-5/hr per cert, $8-12/hr for Master.
RegulationPenaltyClean Air Act 609 (refrigerant)$44,539/dayRCRA Hazardous Waste (oil, solvents)$70,117/dayClean Water Act (discharge)$56,460/dayOSHA General Duty (lifts, chemicals)$16,131/violationSPCC Plan (oil storage >1,320 gal)$25,000/day Non-negotiable: EPA 608/609 for AC techs, used oil hauler contract, antifreeze recycling docs, parts washer solvent tracking, tire disposal records.
ServiceBook TimeRevenue at $140/hrCheck engine diag1.0 hr$140Oil change (synthetic)0.5 hr$70 + $35 partsBrake pads (axle)1.0-1.5 hr$140-210 + partsTiming belt3.0-6.0 hr$420-840 + partsTransmission service1.0 hr$140 + $80 fluidAC recharge (R-1234yf)1.0 hr$140 + $60-1204-wheel alignment1.0 hr$140Strut pair2.0-3.0 hr$280-420 + parts
MetricTargetWarningEffective labor rate>$130/hr<$110/hrTech productivity>85%<75%Tech efficiency>100%<90%Parts-to-labor ratio0.8-1.2<0.6 or >1.5Average repair order>$350<$250Car count/bay/day2.0-2.5<1.5Gross profit margin>55%<45%Customer return rate<2%>4%Bay utilization>80%<65%
RoleRateAnnualLube tech$15-20/hr$31K-42KB-tech (2-3 ASE)$22-30/hr$46K-62KA-tech (5+ ASE)$30-42/hr$62K-87KMaster tech$38-55/hr$79K-114KService advisorBase + 3-8% GP$55K-95K
ItemCostLifespan2-post lift (10K lb)$4,500-8,00015-20 yrAlignment lift + machine$30K-70K10-15 yrPro scan tool$3K-12K5-8 yrTire changer + balancer$6.5K-15K10-15 yrAC machine (R-1234yf)$4K-8K8-12 yr4-bay total startup$150K-350Kโ8-bay total startup$300K-650Kโ
Solo ($0-$300K): Brakes/suspension/maintenance, Google Business Profile, 8-12 cars/day Small team ($300K-$750K): Hire B-tech, add specialty (diesel/Euro/EV), Google Ads Established ($750K-$1.5M): 3-5 techs, fleet accounts, digital vehicle inspections (+20% ARO) Multi-location ($1.5M+): Systems-dependent, SOPs, shop management software (+15% revenue)
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