Flat Rate vs. Hourly: The Ongoing Pay Debate In Collision Repair 

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By Carolyn Gray

September 4, 2026

 

Flat rate and hourly aren’t just two ways to run payroll; they’re two different bets about what makes a collision repair shop succeed. One bets that speed, skill, and …

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