Mechanic Estimate App Professional Estimates in 30 Seconds

Snap a photo under the hood, add the year/make/model, and QuoteDrop builds a detailed repair estimate with parts pricing, fluids, and flat-rate labor. Send it to your customer via text and get approval before you start turning wrenches.

How it Works

Three steps. Thirty seconds. Done.

1

Snap a Photo

Take a photo of the mechanic job and add a few notes

2

AI Builds Your Estimate

AI generates mechanic line items with real-world pricing in seconds

3

Customer Signs

Send via text. They approve and sign on their phone.

See a Real Mechanic Estimate

This is what your customer receives \u2014 clean, professional, and ready to sign.

Estimate #1042

Brake Job — 2021 Ford F-150 (Front)

Description
Qty
Rate
Amount
Front brake pads (ceramic)
1 set
$89.00
$89.00
Front brake rotors
2 ea
$78.00
$156.00
Brake hardware kit
1 set
$22.00
$22.00
Brake cleaner and lube
1 set
$15.00
$15.00
Labor — front brake service
1.5 hr
$120.00
$180.00
Total$462.00

Customer Signature

Built for Mechanic Professionals

Every feature designed to help you estimate faster and win more jobs.

AI prices parts by year, make, and model

Flat-rate and hourly labor calculation

Fluid quantities auto-calculated (oil, coolant, ATF)

Supports auto, diesel, and fleet repair

SMS estimate with one-tap customer approval

PDF exports for shop records and warranty claims

Mechanic Estimate FAQs

Describe the year, make, model, and engine in your notes. The AI generates accurate parts pricing for that vehicle.

Yes. QuoteDrop works great for fleet shops. Create templates for common services like PM inspections and brake jobs.

You can use flat-rate or hourly labor. Specify your shop rate and the AI applies it to each line item.

Yes. They get a text link, review the estimate, and sign electronically. You get notified the moment they approve.

A front brake job (pads and rotors) typically costs $250 to $500 per axle depending on the vehicle, part quality, and labor rate. Diesel truck brakes run higher at $400 to $800+. QuoteDrop generates accurate mechanic estimates with AI that looks up parts by year/make/model and applies your shop rate automatically.

Significantly. Mechanic estimates need vehicle-specific parts pricing, flat-rate or hourly labor, and fluid quantities. QuoteDrop AI builds all of this from a photo under the hood and the vehicle info. Your customer gets a branded estimate on their phone instead of a greasy handwritten note or a confusing spreadsheet.

Yes. Create separate estimates per vehicle with year/make/model-specific pricing, or build a fleet PM inspection template that covers oil, filters, brakes, and tire rotation. Fleet managers appreciate the clear documentation for each unit.

Vehicle owners want to know the cost before authorizing repairs. A professional, itemized estimate via text builds trust — they can see every part, labor hour, and fluid charge. Mechanics using QuoteDrop report faster repair authorizations because the customer can approve on their phone while at work instead of making a return trip.

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