expected labour rate per hour including taxes in germany?

[eurotrotter]

hey gang
just wondering what i should expect to pay for a mechanic per hour.

i dont seem to fina nything chpeaer than 65e per hour including taxes, this to me is v v expensive, ciming from ireland!!

[C15]

eurotrotter said:

hey gang
just wondering what i should expect to pay for a mechanic per hour.

i dont seem to fina nything chpeaer than 65e per hour including taxes, this to me is v v expensive, ciming from ireland!!

You can normally find back street garages who will charge anything from €25-85.. depending on the job... best way is still rent a 'Mietwerkstatt' for approx. €50 / day and DIY..