Mobile mechanic estimate template

An estimate to fill in before you start work and have the customer sign. Print it or copy the fields into your own tool.

Customer and location

Customer name, phone, email
Job address (where the vehicle is)
Date and time window

Vehicle

Year, make, model, engine
VIN
Mileage
License plate

Concern and diagnosis

Customer’s description of the problem
Codes read and tests done
Your diagnosis

Parts (one row each)

Part, part number, quantity
Price each and line total
New, used or remanufactured
Customer-supplied (yes / no)

Labor (one row each)

Task
Hours
Rate
Line total

Totals

Parts subtotal
Labor subtotal
Trip or diagnostic fee
Shop supplies and disposal
Tax
Estimate total
Deposit taken

Terms

This is an estimate. We will ask before doing work that would raise the total beyond the amount you approve below.

Parts warranty is the manufacturer’s; labor warranty is as stated here.

Payment is due when the work is done.

Approval

Most the customer approves without a call
Customer signature and date

Note

Some states require written estimates and set rules for them. Check your state’s auto repair rules; this template is not legal advice.

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