Prices for repairs and Pickerl in the Rohrbach district: a comparison

Prices for repairs and Pickerl in the Rohrbach district: a comparison

The drivers in the Rohrbach district should prepare for some surprises when it comes to the costs for repairs and the Pickerl check. The Upper Austria Chamber of Labor has examined the prices in various workshops in the district and the results could be of interest to many automotive businesses. According to the consumer protectors, the hourly rates for car mechanics, plumbers and painters vary significantly.

The brand prices can have significant differences - an hour's work of a mechanic costs around 112 euros in the Rohrbach district. But this number is deceptive, because the actual hourly rates are between 85 and 142.80 euros. It looks similar with the Spenglern and painters: Here, the prices range between 156 and 214.80 euros per hour. Interestingly, prices rose by around ten percent compared to 2023.

Pickerl check in detail

When it comes to the Pickerl check, things don't look much different. The cheapest provider demands 58 euros for this review. In contrast, the price can also reach 78.70 euros, with an average price of 68 euros to be paid for the Pickerl check in the entire Upper Austria. In Rohrbach this price is 67 euros.

For members of motorists clubs, there are special discounts: For example, the ARBÖ offers the Pickerl check for 64.70 euros, while the ÖAMTC only demands 54.50 euros. The hourly rates for mechanics in the ARBÖ vary; The first hour costs 86.40 euros, then 115.20 euros. You should note that only smaller repairs are carried out in the ÖAMTC.

It is up to each driver whether the high fees are justified. The entire price overview of the workshops is at ooe.consumenteutz.at to read and offers a valuable way to make price comparisons and possibly save money.