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Labor operations library, parts markup, tax — multi-estimate sidebar with live totals. Stop writing estimates on paper and start closing more repair orders.

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Car repair estimates fail when shops hide labor cost or show only a total. Break down parts (cost + markup), labor (hours × rate), and diagnostics separately.
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Auto Repair Estimate Calculator
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Job Estimator

Active Estimate
Estimate #1001
Grand Total
$692.48
Labor Hours
4.0
Demo
$/ hr
%
Labor Total
$500.00
Parts Total
$177.40
Labor Operations
OperationFlat Rate HrsRateTotal
$125.00/hr$187.50
$125.00/hr$250.00
$125.00/hr$62.50
Parts & Materials
DescriptionQtyCostMarkupSell PriceTotal
$
%
$58.80$58.80
$
%
$53.90$107.80
$
%
$10.80$10.80
Estimate Summary
Labor (4.0 hrs @ $125.00/hr)$500.00
Parts & Materials$177.40
Subtotal$677.40
Tax (8.5% on parts)$15.08
Total Due$692.48
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Labor Operations Library
Pre-loaded common repair ops with standard labor times. Add custom ops for your shop's specialties.
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Parts Markup Calculator
Set your markup percentage once. Parts cost flows through automatically — no more mental math at the counter.
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Tax-Inclusive Totals
Configure your local tax rate. Labor, parts, and tax all calculated and displayed clearly on every estimate.
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Multi-Estimate Sidebar
Keep several estimates open at once. Switch between ROs without losing any work — perfect for busy front desks.
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Customer-Ready Output
Clean estimate layout your customers can read without asking questions. Professional look without expensive shop management software.
Live Totals
Every line item updates the total in real time. Add a part, see the new total. No recalculation button, no lag.
★★★★★
I was hand-writing estimates and then typing them into the computer. This cut that in half. My counter staff loves it — they don't need to know the math.
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Tony P.
Shop Owner · Tulsa, OK
★★★★★
The multi-estimate sidebar is the best part. I can have three ROs going at the same time and not lose track of any of them. Huge for a busy Saturday morning.
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Brenda K.
Service Advisor
★★★★★
Simple, fast, and professional. I send the output to customers waiting in the lobby. It legitimizes the estimate in a way that a handwritten number doesn't.
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Hector F.
Independent Tech & Owner
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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I save estimates between sessions?+

The tool keeps your open estimates in the session sidebar. For longer-term storage, use the export function to save a PDF or printable summary you can file with the repair order.

How does the parts markup calculation work?+

You enter your cost for each part and the markup percentage you apply. The tool calculates the customer price automatically and includes it in the estimate total alongside labor. You can set different markup rates per line item.

Is this suitable for both small independent shops and multi-bay operations?+

Yes. The multi-estimate sidebar lets you run several repair orders simultaneously, which is especially useful for busy shops with multiple service advisors writing estimates at the same time.

Does it calculate sales tax on parts and labor?+

Yes. You can configure your local tax rate and apply it to parts, labor, or both depending on your state's tax rules. The taxable subtotal and tax amount are shown separately on the estimate summary.