The Hidden Tax of Auto Repair
Most drivers believe the cost of a car repair is just the number on the final invoice. But between driving to the shop, coordinating rides, and losing productive hours, the "Hidden Tax" of traditional service is often more expensive than the repair itself.
We have developed a Diagnostic to quantify exactly how much time and money you are leaking through the traditional shop model:
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Lost Time: The monetary value of your time spent in transit or waiting in lobbies.
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Vehicle Wear & Tear: The $0.67 per mile in fuel and depreciation incurred just for the trip to the shop.
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The "Dead Time" Penalty: The high cost of rideshares and stress when a shop holds your vehicle for days before starting work.
The Car Conservatory eliminates these costs by bringing the shop to you. We pick up your vehicle only when the bay is ready, returning your Saturdays and your sanity.
Calculate Your Annual Leak
Use the diagnostic below to see your personalized "Hidden Tax" and discover how much you could save with Concierge Car Care.
How far is your preferred repair shop from your home or office?
How do you usually handle the "Drop-Off"?
If you weren't dealing with car service, what is the value of your time?
On a scale of 1–10, how much "Mental Friction" does coordinating a car repair cause you?
Did you know? According to our data, the average driver pays an additional $0.67 per mile in vehicle wear-and-tear and fuel just for the trip to the shop.
Does your current shop trip involve more than 20 miles of round-trip driving?
How many visits to the shop do you make per year?