Setting an Item’s Flat Rate

You can set an item’s flat rate by including the number of hours an average mechanic takes to complete the service or repair in the item’s price and quantity settings. Flat rates for the automotive field are published in industry labor guides, or you use a rate of your choice. Assign flat rates to labor items only.

Note: For a list of items whose flat rates have already been set, generate the Inventory Flat Rate Report. For instructions, see Inventory Flat Rate Report.

To set an item’s flat rate

1. Look up the item whose flat rate you want to set. For more information, see Looking Up Inventory Items.

2. On the Inventory Maintenance screen, click the Qty/Pricing tab.

3. Click Detail/Edit. The Site Prices & Quantity screen appears.

4. Type the average number of hours needed to complete the job in the Flat Rate field.

5. To save your changes, click OK.

6. Close the Inventory Maintenance screen.