Thanks to our partner Promotive
In this final episode of our Benchmark Report series, Hunt Demarest, CPA with Paar Melis and Associates, uncovers what truly separates the top shops from the rest—productivity, profit margins, and owner involvement.
Key takeaways:
- Top-performing shops average 55%+ productivity, while bottom-tier shops hover around 41%.
- That 15-point gap translates to $13,000 more sales per technician and $12,000 more sales per bay monthly.
- Top shops also average $800 per repair order, compared to $575 for the bottom tier.
- Their labor gross profit margin is roughly 70% vs. 50% for lower performers.
- Productivity isn’t just tech speed—it’s team, processes, bay usage, and daily consistency.
- Download your free 2024 Automotive Industry Benchmark Report: https://info.paarmelis.com/2024-automotive-industry-benchmark-report
- 2025 Benchmark Report Part 1: Biggest Changes, Key KPI's and Trends [E175]: https://huntdemarest.captivate.fm/episode/2025-benchmark-report-biggest-changes-key-kpis-and-trends-e175
- 2025 Benchmark Report Part 2 [E176]: https://huntdemarest.captivate.fm/episode/2025-benchmark-part-2-e176
Thanks to our partner Promotive
It’s time to hire a superstar for your business; what a grind you have in front of you. Introducing Promotive, a full-service staffing solution for your shop. Promotive has over 40 years of recruiting and automotive experience. If you need qualified technicians and service advisors and want to offload the heavy lifting, visit www.gopromotive.com.
Paar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive Repair
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Email Hunt: podcast@paarmelis.com
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