Quote a customer for a repair before you start. Break out labor, parts and the diagnostic, add a valid-until date and an acceptance line, and download a professional PDF - free, no account.
What a auto repair quote should include
- Your shop and the customer, with the vehicle (make/model/VIN)
- A quote number, the date and a valid-until date
- Estimated labor, parts and the diagnostic as priced lines
- What is included, excluded, and any approval needed to proceed
- Deposit terms and an acceptance line
Example auto repair quote
A typical set of line items — click the button to open it as an editable estimate (with a valid-until date and an acceptance line), then change the details.
| Description | Qty | Unit price | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor - per hour | 2.5 | $120.00 | $300.00 |
| Parts | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Diagnostic fee | 1 | $90.00 | $90.00 |
| Total | $710.00 |
Repair shops often give an estimate after a diagnostic, hold it for a set period, and ask for approval before extra work.
