Prepared for
Line items
DescriptionQtyUnitRateAmount
Subtotal
Total
Notes
Accepted by (client)
Date
Body Shop Estimate Template
Price the job before you start: list the work, add your rates, and send a body shop estimate the client can sign.
What to put on your estimate
- Your business name and contact details
- Estimate number, date and valid-until date
- Client name and address
- Vehicle (year, make, model)
- Plate / VIN
- Odometer
- Each line: body labor, paint labor and paint and materials, with quantity, unit and rate
- Tax and total
- A line for the client to accept
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Questions
What's the difference between an estimate and a quote?
An estimate is your best price for the work as described and can change if the job changes. A quote is a fixed price. Change the title at the top to call it either.
How long should a body shop estimate stay valid?
Thirty days is common. Use a shorter date if your material prices move fast, and say so in the notes.
How do I turn the estimate into an invoice?
Your business details are saved in this browser. Open the body shop invoice template, and add the same lines once the work is done.