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What a courtesy car really costs you

August 2026

What a courtesy car really costs you

Work out the true cost per job before you call it a free service.

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The hourly rate conversation nobody wants

July 2026

The hourly rate conversation nobody wants

Why raising it by £5 changes less than you think, and what does.

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Productivity, utilisation, efficiency

June 2026

Productivity, utilisation, efficiency

Three different numbers. Most garages only measure one of them.

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The best technician you haven't hired yet

May 2026

The best technician you haven't hired yet

What it costs to lose one, and why they usually leave for the same reason.

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