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Car repair estimator: photo in, itemized estimate out

Snap the damage, add a few words or scan the VIN, and get an itemized auto repair estimate — parts, body labor and paint hours on separate lines — ready to send to your customer in minutes.

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Repair estimateSample
Front door · dent + scratches
Repair front door (body)2.5 h
Refinish front door2.0 h
Blend front fender0.8 h
Paint materialsline item
Itemized & ready to sendPDF · link

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.

How much do common repairs cost?

Paintless dent repair costPaintless dent repair typically costs $75-$150 for a door ding and $150-$400 for a medium dent. See prices by dent size and what makes PDR cost more.Cost to repaint a carRepainting a car typically costs $1,000-$2,000 for a basic job, $2,000-$5,000 mid-grade and $5,000-$10,000+ premium. Panel and clear coat repair prices too.Bumper repair costBumper repair typically costs $150-$600 for scuffs and small dents and $450-$1,400 for cracks with repaint. Replacement runs $500-$2,500, more with sensors.Car scratch repair costCar scratch repair typically costs $75-$150 to buff out, $150-$1,000 per panel for paint-deep scratches, and $2,000-$4,500 for keyed damage across panels.Car door replacement costReplacing a car door typically costs $500-$2,500, and $3,000-$4,000+ on luxury cars or doors full of electronics. See shell, paint and repair costs.Side mirror replacement costSide mirror replacement typically costs $150-$450 at a shop, or about $850-$1,000+ for a new factory mirror with sensors. Glass alone is $40-$150.

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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.

Price your next repair in minutes

Car Repair Estimator for iPhone, iPad and Android — free to download.

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