How to quote Auto repair shop and fleet without losing money
Mechanical and electrical maintenance, bodywork and paint for vehicles and fleets: labor by the hour plus parts and supplies.
DIA · Intake and diagnostics
- Diagnostic technician (scan tool) (Labor)
- Multi-brand diagnostic scan tool (Equipment)
- Diagnostic report and detailed estimate (Engineering)
MEC · Mechanical and electrical
- Auto mechanic (Labor)
- Auto electrician (Labor)
- Auto shop helper (Labor)
- 2-post lift (Equipment)
- 3D wheel aligner (Equipment)
- 5W-30 synthetic motor oil (Materials)
- Oil filter (Materials)
- Brake pads (set) (Materials)
- 12 V 65 Ah battery (Materials)
PYP · Bodywork and paint
- Auto body technician (Labor)
- Auto painter (Labor)
- Paint booth with bake oven (Equipment)
- Frame straightening bench (Equipment)
- Polyester body filler (Materials)
- Two-stage automotive paint (base coat) (Materials)
- 2K clear coat (Materials)
TER · Third-party services
- Brake rotor resurfacing (third party) (Subcontractors)
- Tow truck / roadside assistance (Equipment)
SEG · Safety and supervision
- Master mechanic / auto shop manager (Labor)
- Auto shop PPE (PPE)
- Respirator and suit for auto painting (PPE)
Exclusions worth putting in writing
- Additional faults found during disassembly (quoted separately)
- Spare parts not listed
- Towing and vehicle transfer (unless stated)
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