Hyundai & Kia Labor Times The Truth Mechanics Must Know

Lance Mechanics here with a real example from my time at the dealership. Ever been quoted a labor time that made zero sense? Here's why: OEMs often don’t redo labor studies when models change. I fought tooth and nail on a 2011 Sonata fuel pump job — the official time was .3 hrs, but the fuel pump was nowhere near the access hole. You had to drop the tank! This is proof that a lot of labor times are copy-pasted from older models, not actually tested. Hyundai, Kia, and many others are guilty of this. Flat rate techs — you need to challenge these numbers. Otherwise, you’re working for free. #MechanicLife #FlatRate #HyundaiKia #DealershipLife #AutoTech #FuelPumpFail #LaborTime #ShopTalk #LanceMechanics