The Workshop Whisperer Blog

Straight answers for auto repair shop owners

Pricing, profit, your team and getting your time back. Everything here comes from 13+ years in the industry, and from the owners who have already fixed the problem you're facing right now.

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Rachael Evans teaching auto repair shop owners at the Million Dollar Mechanics Boardroom in Queenstown

What Should My Operating Expenses Be?

What Should My Operating Expenses Be?

Published on: 12/10/2026

The Workshop Whisperer benchmark is 24 to 30% of your expenditure pie. What counts, what does not, and how to find a four or five figure sum every month.

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