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Streamlining labor cost calculation: Working Positions & Labor Times makes the difference
12.12.2025
Digitalization is already part of everyday life in many workshops – but not yet across all steps.
Recent surveys among independent workshops reveal that 58% still feel under-supported in their digitalization journey – especially smaller ones. While online parts ordering and diagnostics are standard, labor cost calculation remains a weak spot.
Many still rely on own lists, gut feeling, or manual lookups – causing:
- lost time in busy workshops
- inconsistent results between techs, cars and locations
- friction with customers or insurers over the bill
There’s a better way – powered by OEM data
With Working Positions & Labor Times (WP<), Volkswagen Group Info Services AG offers a VIN-based API delivering OEM-compliant labor positions and times – with built-in smart logic to avoid redundant tasks (like lifting the car only once for multiple repairs).
✅ Consistent cost calculation
✅ Less manual effort
✅ Clear communication with partners and customers
Fewer discussions, faster results.
About Volkswagen Group Info Services AG:
Volkswagen Group Info Services AG is the central data interface of the Volkswagen Group. Via its Data Hub, it provides standardized, cross-brand vehicle and supply chain data for partners across Europe. By consolidating vehicle data from brands like the Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Seat, Cupra, Skoda and Audi, the company enables workshops, fleet operators, insurers, and digital service providers to develop scalable, data-driven services. With API access to over 100 data points per vehicle, it helps streamline processes, cut costs, and create real customer value.