Shop Labor Rate: Fair Pricing for Quality Service

Our shop labor rate is $145 per hour, and we strive to be as fair as possible when it comes to how many hours we charge for automotive maintenance and classic car repair. If a job takes longer than expected and exceeds the estimate significantly, we work with you to find a solution that is fair for both parties. Our estimates are just that—estimates. It is often a challenge to get within $100 of what the final cost will be for working on older vehicles, especially since they have usually been serviced by multiple people over the years. The age of these classic cars can make installation tricky, requiring a lot of finesse. Working on these older vehicles comes with numerous challenges, and many issues remain unknown until we delve deeper into the repair process. That said, if we encounter a situation that we believe you should be aware of, whether it involves potential problems or additional costs related to muscle car services, we will reach out to discuss it with you before proceeding further.

At Muscle Car Therapy, our labor rate reflects the level of skill, experience, equipment, and protection required for proper automotive maintenance on classic, custom, and high-performance vehicles. Classic and muscle cars differ significantly from modern production vehicles. These unique cars require experienced technicians who understand: 

- Older systems and components 

- Custom fabrication and modifications 

- Performance drivetrains 

- Carbureted and EFI systems 

- Electrical troubleshooting 

- Suspension geometry and safety 

- Proper repair techniques for rare and valuable vehicles 

The reality is that qualified technicians, capable of safely and effectively delivering classic car repair and muscle car services, are highly skilled professionals — and their expertise comes at a premium.

Our hourly rate is not just for turning wrenches; it supports the systems, tools, and protections necessary for high-quality automotive maintenance and to safeguard your investment. 

Professional Equipment & Shop Maintenance 

We invest significantly in: 

- Specialty tools and diagnostic equipment 

- Fabrication equipment 

- Vehicle lifts and safety systems 

- Welding and suspension equipment 

- Shop maintenance and cleanliness 

- Continued training and technical knowledge 

Proper equipment enables us to perform classic car repair and muscle car services safely, accurately, and efficiently.

We understand the value of the vehicles entrusted to us, which is why we take security seriously in our automotive maintenance facility. Every morning, we meticulously pull cars out of the shop, and every afternoon, we bring them back in, ensuring they remain protected by our advanced alarm and camera systems. 

Part of the commitment to your vehicle's safety while it's here includes: 

- No customer vehicles are left outside overnight 

- Vehicles are brought inside every evening 

- Our facility is protected by security cameras 

- The shop is monitored by alarm systems 

- Vehicles remain under camera surveillance while onsite 

Additionally, we allocate staff daily to move and secure vehicles, ensuring your classic car repair or muscle car services are conducted under optimal safety. Your car is always protected, even when it’s not actively being worked on.

Whether you own a restored classic, a custom build, a rare muscle car, or a high-performance street machine, you are trusting us with something valuable. At Muscle Car Therapy, we specialize in classic car repair and muscle car services, ensuring that our workmanship, transparency, and security match the high level of care these vehicles deserve. Our focus is on providing thorough automotive maintenance — we believe in doing the job correctly, not cutting corners.

We strive for every car to be in better shape when it leaves, both aesthetically and mechanically. This commitment to automotive maintenance sometimes requires a lot of time to ensure each vehicle is properly cared for, especially when it comes to classic car repair and muscle car services. With our capacity to hold about 28 cars, it indeed takes considerable time and effort to maintain and preserve these vehicles.