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Why Open Labor Project?
For Customers
Know what a repair should cost before you visit the shop. Compare estimates with confidence.
For Technicians
Reference realistic job times from fellow techs. Submit your own times to help the community.
For Shop Owners
Build trust with transparent pricing. Show customers you're charging fair rates.
Can't Find Your Vehicle?
Request a vehicle to be added to our database. We're constantly expanding coverage.
The Story Behind This Project
I'm Chris, a shop owner and lifelong technician. For years, I've dealt with the same frustration you probably have—paying hundreds or thousands of dollars a year just to look up labor times. These guides aren't some luxury. They're a basic necessity for running a shop, writing estimates, and getting paid fairly for your work.
But the industry has decided this essential information should cost a fortune. Small shops, independent techs, mobile mechanics—we're all stuck paying the same prices as massive dealership networks, or we're left guessing.
I built the Open Labor Project because I believe labor times should be accessible to everyone. Not locked behind a paywall. Not bundled into expensive software you don't need. Just free, searchable data that helps you do your job.
This project is a work in progress, built by a working tech for working techs. If you find it useful, spread the word. If you spot something wrong, let me know. We're building this together.
❤️ Support This Project
Open Labor Project is 100% free and always will be. Your donations help cover server costs, development time, and data accuracy improvements. Every dollar helps us stay independent and ad-free.
Free Data, Forever
Open Labor Project is committed to keeping automotive repair data free and accessible. Our data comes from industry guides and community submissions from real technicians.
What is an Automotive Labor Guide?
An automotive labor guide provides standard repair times for specific vehicle services. Mechanics use these "book times" to calculate labor costs. Open Labor Project is a free labor guide that helps DIYers and independent shops access this essential data without expensive subscriptions.
How are Flat Rate Times Calculated?
Flat rate time is the estimated time a repair should take an average technician. If a job pays 2.0 flat rate hours, the mechanic is paid for 2 hours regardless of whether it takes 1 hour or 3 hours. Our database aggregates these flat rate times to give you a realistic estimate.
Why are Torque Specs Important?
Torque specifications ensure bolts are tightened to the exact tension required by engineers. Incorrect torque can lead to leaks, warped parts, or catastrophic failure. We provide factory-verified torque specs for critical components like head gaskets, rod bearings, and suspension parts.
Is this really a free labor guide?
Yes. Traditional labor guides cost shops thousands per year. We believe this data should be open. Our free mechanic labor guide is community-supported and constantly updated with new vehicles, including popular models from Ford, Chevy, Toyota, and Honda.
Why Look Up Fluid Specs?
Using the wrong oil type, coolant, or transmission fluid can void warranties and damage your engine. Our free fluid specs database covers oil weight, fluid capacity in quarts and liters, OEM specifications, and all 10 major fluid systems—from engine oil to brake fluid—for thousands of vehicles.
What are DTC Codes?
Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are standardized OBD-II codes that tell you why your check engine light is on. Codes like P0301 (cylinder misfire) or P0420 (catalytic converter) each have specific symptoms, causes, and fixes. Our free DTC code database covers 1,900+ codes with manufacturer-specific codes for 30+ makes.