RepairBrief
For service advisors + shop owners

Get more work approved—without discounting

Upload a PDF or photo. RepairBrief turns the estimate into a customer-ready summary, explains why it matters, and separates parts/labor/tax—so customers understand the value and approve more recommended work at the right price.

What shops send today
Excerpt from estimate
01 DIAG - ENG OIL LK ... 1.0 HR ... $125.00 02 R/R OFH GSKT ... 1.5 HR ... $85.50 PART: 11-42-8-637-821 GSKT ... $28.99 PART: 11-42-8-637-820 SEAL ... $14.50 03 OPT: ENG MNT(S) - INSPECT ... $0.00 04 BRAKE FLUID FLUSH ... 0.8 HR ... $110.00 FLUID: DOT4 ... $18.50 ... ... 14 more lines not shown ... ... SHOP SUPPLIES / MISC ... $45.00 HAZ WASTE ... $12.00 TAX ... $118.51 TOTAL $2,558.00
What customers get

Total: $2,558.00

Parts: $845.50Labor: $1,550.00Tax/Fees: $162.50

Your shop's estimate indicates an oil leak at the oil filter housing gasket, which is common on these engines. We also recommend a brake fluid flush based on the fluid condition.

Top Recommendations

Fix oil leak
$453.99

Replace the leaking oil filter housing gasket and seals to prevent oil loss and mess.

01 DIAG - ENG OIL LK ... 1.0 HR ... $125.00
02 R/R OFH GSKT ... 1.5 HR ... $85.50
PART: 11-42-8-637-821 GSKT ... $28.99
PART: 11-42-8-637-820 SEAL ... $14.50
Brake fluid flush
$128.50

Old fluid absorbs moisture which can corrode brake lines. Flush to protect the system.

04 BRAKE FLUID FLUSH ... 0.8 HR ... $110.00
FLUID: DOT4 ... $18.50

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How it works

Step 1

Upload a PDF or phone photo.

Step 2

Get a plain-English explanation of what the work is and why it matters (with costs clearly separated).

Step 3

Send one link by text (or print/email a PDF) so customers approve more work, ask better questions, and stop stalling—without phone tag.

Fewer “what is this?” callsless time translating line items
Less discount pushbackclearer why the work matters
More approvalsfewer stalls and ghosting
Consistent messagingevery advisor sells it the same way

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