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  Posted December 24, 2007                                                                                       JLZ Business Services
Our Service Bay Management Section provides valuable on-line information for the auto repair and smog shop owner. We're certain you'll find something to make your business more successful.
Here's our gross profit percent and operating expense guide for the year 2008.

      Gross Profit Percents - Business Management Guidelines

Gross Profit Percent Guide

Motor Oil 55 - 60%
Tires & Tubes 30 - 35%
Batteries 35 - 40%
Parts & Accessories 45 - 50%
Lubrication 100%
Labor 100%
Average Shop Gross Profit Percent 70% +

Business Expense Percent of Gross Profit

Expense Category

Exp% of Gross Profit $

Payroll 35.0%
Payroll Tax 4.0%
Workers Compensation 1.0%
Advertising 2.0%
Bad Debts 0.2%
Bank Card Fees 2.0%
Bank Service Charges 0.5%
Computer Support 0.5%
Cash Over/Short 0.2%
Dues & Publications 0.2%
Entertainment 0.5%
Equipment Rental 0.2%
Financial & Legal 1.0%
Interest 0.5%
Insurance 1.0%
Laundry & Uniforms 1.0%
Leased Equipment 1.0%
Licenses & Taxes 0.5%
Maintenance 1.0%
Rent 13.0%
Supplies 0.5%
Shop Supplies/Tools 0.5%
Training 0.5%
Utilities & Telephone 2.5%
Vehicle 2.0%
Other Miscellaneous 0.7%
Total 72.0%