The MechIQ Blog
Practical, no-fluff guides for running a better independent garage — quoting, margins, health checks, and the day-to-day of the workshop.
Engineering
Quoting
Money
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VAT on garage work in Ireland: 13.5%, 23%, and the two-thirds rule
Which rate applies to a repair, a counter sale and an NCT fee — and where the two-thirds rule still bites.
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How to work out your garage's hourly rate, without guessing
Calculate it from your own overheads and sellable hours — not from the place down the road.