Manufacturers create a "Flat Rate" or "Standard Time" for even the simplest of tasks - I worked for a short stint in a "Dealership Warranty Office" the manufacturer set times dictated how much the dealer was paid for the labour charge of a warranty repair. Irrespective of how long the job took they only pay to the standard time.
Dept Fair Trading uses manufacturers "Standard Times" in the often held disputes with mechanics overcharging - also something I have been involved with on a few occassions. As proprietor of a Service Station many years ago and as a so-called "EXPERT WITNESS" in a dispute.
I am sure if you talk to any mechanic or dealership they will give you or can find out the standard time for any task quite simply - you can even find the publications such as "Chilterns" on the net
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