Standing With Our Community: Why We Lowered Our Labor Rate

We don’t need to tell you that times are hard right now—you’re living it just like we are.

Groceries cost a fortune. Rent and mortgage payments are rising. Fuel is unpredictable. And even the basics—eggs, milk, school supplies—are hitting wallets harder than ever. We see it every day in the faces of our customers, our employees, our neighbors… and we feel it too. Because we're not just a business. We're a family in this community, and we’re going through it right alongside you.

That’s why we’ve made the decision to do something different.

We Lowered Our Hourly Labor Rate—On Purpose

Yes, you read that right. In a time when most prices are going up, we chose to bring one down.

We’ve lowered our hourly labor rate because we believe in doing what’s right—not just what’s profitable. Repairs aren’t a luxury when your truck is how you get to work, haul feed, move your kids, or run your small business. They're a necessity. And when people can't afford to fix their vehicles, it doesn't just hurt their wallet—it affects their livelihood.

So we asked ourselves: What can we do to make it a little easier?
This is our answer.

We’re Not Doing This for Attention. We’re Doing It for the Right Reasons.

We didn’t announce this with a big sale or flashy promotion. This wasn’t a marketing tactic. It was a personal decision, one made around our kitchen table with heavy hearts and hopeful minds.

We’re hoping this choice sets an example—and maybe even starts a ripple effect. Maybe other shops will consider the same. Maybe other small businesses will ask themselves what they can do to ease the burden on their customers. Because right now, we need more compassion and a little less “every man for himself.”

What This Means for You

• Lower repair costs. Plain and simple. You’ll pay less for the same quality work.
• Same great service. We’re not cutting corners or rushing jobs. We're just being more intentional about how we serve.
• A shop that sees you as a person, not a dollar sign. Because you are. Always.

We Still Have a Business to Run—But We Believe in Good Karma

This wasn’t an easy decision. Costs are rising for us too—parts, equipment, utilities, insurance, everything. But we’ve always believed that when you do right by people, the good comes back to you.

We don’t know what the future holds, but we do know this: we’d rather look back and say we stood with our community than say we squeezed every dollar we could while people struggled.

Final Word: We’re All in This Together

To everyone out there just trying to make ends meet—we see you. We hear your stories, we feel your frustration, and we share your hopes. And if lowering our labor rate helps even one family afford a safe, reliable vehicle this month, then it’s worth it.



From our family to yours, thank you for trusting us. We’ll keep doing everything we can to earn it.

Texas Diesel Power. Honest Work. Fair Prices. Community First.

Need help with a repair? Give us a call. Let’s talk it through—without pressure, without judgment, and with your best interest at heart.