November 1996 INSIGHT Feature:

Determining A Collision Repair Facility’s Hourly Operating Cost:

Operating Expense Calculation Chart

DIRECT EXPENSES FOR THE REPORT PERIOD

Owner's Compensation (if not manager) $
Manager's Base Commission
Administration (i.e. front office compensation)
Manager's Commission
Advertising Expense
Travel & Entertainment
Training
Policy Adjustment
Loaner Vehicle Expense
Small Tool Expense
Equipment & Vehicle Maintenance
Vacation Expense
Fringe Benefits (i.e. hospitalization, uniforms, etc.)
Payroll Taxes
Pension Expenses
Hazardous Waste Disposal
Shop Supplies & Small Parts
Office Supplies
Contributions
Bad Debts
Miscellaneous Direct Expense
FICA Expense to Shop

TOTAL DIRECT EXPENSE




FIXED EXPENSES FOR THE REPORT PERIOD


Rent or Mortgage Equivalent
Utilities
Telephone
Taxes Other than Income
Insurance Total
Professional Services
Data Processing Equipment Lease
Auto or Truck Lease Payment
Interest Other than Building & Equipment
Depreciation on Equipment
Miscellaneous Expense
Equipment Lease

TOTAL FIXED EXPENSES




TOTAL DIRECT and FIXED EXPENSES


In next month’s issue, INSIGHT will further examine the relationship between costs and productivity, including What-If scenarios that shops can use to see the effect productivity has on financial performance. To prepare for this discussion, use the charts and formulas presented in this article to determine your facility’s OE/TCH.

Determining a Collision Repair Facility's Hourly Operating Cost Technician Clock Hour Worksheet


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Reprinted from the November 1996 Issue of Collision Repair Industry INSIGHT.

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