The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects an average of 67,800 openings for automotive service technicians and mechanics each year through 2033. The department attributes many of these openings to ...

According to Hogan and Sons, the average base labor charge for a technician to work on a car ranges between $80-$100 an hour, so an additional $40-$50 upcharge for the equipment isn’t outrageous.

The company released the results of a recent survey of automotive service technicians at a press conference held today at the Specialty Equipment market Association (SEMA) tradeshow in Las Vegas.