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Stop quoting repairs too low.

Snap the damage — get an itemized body & paint estimate in 30 seconds. With the blend, clips and calibration that usually get missed.

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  • Photo + VIN → parts & labor
  • PDF or invoice in one tap
  • Phone & computer

★★★★★ 4.5 on the App Store

🎯Catch what you'd missBlend, clips, calibration and materials show up as their own lines — not as money you eat later.
⚡~30-second estimatesPhoto + VIN in, parts, body and refinish hours out. Edit anything before you send.
🔎VIN-matched parts & laborYear, make, model and engine pinned from the VIN, with prices for your area.
🧾Estimate → invoice → paidBranded PDF or link to the customer, turned into an invoice in one tap.

How it works

Close-up of a dent on a car door
1. Snap the damagePoint your phone at the panel. The app reads the damage type and size and calls repair or replace.
Scanning the VIN label on the door jamb with a phone
2. Scan the VIN, add a noteThe VIN pins year, make, model and engine; type or dictate anything the camera can't see.
Mechanic showing an estimate to a customer on a tablet
3. Send the estimateAn itemized repair plan with parts and labor — share it as a link or PDF, then invoice in one tap.
Painter spraying a car fender in a paint booth

Built for body and paint work

Body labor and refinish hours are quoted as separate lines, the way a shop actually bills. Prep, primer, base, clear and blend time for adjacent panels are broken out, and paint materials get their own line.

VIN scannerScan the windshield plate or door jamb sticker to pin year, make, model and engine for accurate parts and labor times.
Local parts & labor pricingPrices and shop rates for your city — or set your own hourly rates per skill.
Customer-ready documentsSend a branded estimate as a link or PDF; turn an approved estimate into an invoice in one tap.
Job managementEvery vehicle, estimate and invoice in one place, from first quote to paid.

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How much do common repairs cost?

Typical price ranges, what drives them, with sources.

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Who it's for

Collision & body shopsPaint & refinish techsIndependent & mobile mechanicsTire & alignment shopsCar owners who want a second opinion

Estimates are informational: they help you price and discuss a repair. They are not an insurance appraisal and not a binding quote.

Frequently asked questions

How does Car Repair Estimator work?

Take a photo of the damage, add a short description (typed or dictated) and optionally scan the VIN. The app identifies the damage, decides repair or replace panel by panel, prices the parts and labor, and produces an itemized estimate you can send as a link or a PDF.

Is it good for paint and body work?

Yes — body and paint come first. Body labor and refinish labor are separate lines, and prep, primer, base, clear and blend time for adjacent panels are broken out, with paint materials priced on their own line.

Why scan the VIN?

The VIN pins the year, make, model and engine, so parts and labor times match the actual vehicle rather than an average car. Scan the windshield plate or the door jamb sticker.

Are prices local?

Parts prices and shop rates are for your city, and you can set your own hourly rates per skill so every estimate uses them.

Can I send estimates and invoices to customers?

Yes. Send a branded estimate as a share link or PDF, turn an approved estimate into an invoice in one tap, and track what has been paid.

Is this an insurance appraisal?

No. Estimates are informational — they help you price and discuss a repair. They are not an insurance appraisal and not a binding quote.

Does it work on iPad and Android?

Yes — it runs on iPhone and iPad, and there is an Android version on Google Play.

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