Stop Losing Hours on Manual Quote Creation Automate It with AI Precision
In the high-stakes world of auto body repairs, manual quoting eats up 15-20 hours per week per estimator—time better spent on actual repairs. Our custom AI system slashes that by 70%, delivering 3x faster turnaround and boosting your shop's profitability without the guesswork.
Join 150+ automotive businesses with streamlined quoting and 25% higher close rates
The "Quote Chaos" Problem
Estimators bogged down by handwritten DRP damage assessments and manual OEM parts lookups for collision repairs
Inconsistent pricing across collision jobs due to overlooked carrier-specific insurance guidelines and supplement requirements
Delays in quoting for fleet vehicle repairs, frustrating corporate clients with tight DOT compliance deadlines
Error-prone labor time calculations using outdated Mitchell flat-rate guides, leading to underquoting and profit leaks on structural repairs
Paper trails of customer approvals for ADAS calibrations slowing down the repair authorization process
Missed upsell opportunities in estimates for wheel alignments or paintless dent repairs due to rushed, incomplete I-CAR damage evaluations
Revolutionize Your Quoting with Custom AI Automation
With over a decade of experience building enterprise-grade systems for automotive repair shops, AIQ Labs delivers proven, scalable solutions that integrate seamlessly with your existing tools like Shop-Ware or Mitchell.
Why Choose Us
Imagine your estimators snapping a photo of a dented fender, and within seconds, AI analyzes the damage, pulls real-time parts pricing from suppliers, applies your shop's labor rates, and generates a polished quote ready for customer approval. We don't slap together off-the-shelf bots. Our team engineers a bespoke AI workflow tailored to your exact repair bay realities—from handling OEM certifications to factoring in regional paint costs. This isn't just automation; it's like upgrading from a rusty socket wrench to a precision torque gun, ensuring every quote hits the mark without the manual grind.
What Makes Us Different:
Unlock Massive Time and Cost Savings for Your Shop
Slash Quoting Time by 70%
Slash Quoting Time by 70%: Estimators waste 15-20 hours weekly on manual calcs for frame measurements and parts sourcing—our AI handles it in minutes using integrated OEM databases, letting your team process 3x more collision jobs daily. Shops see immediate ROI, with payback in under 3 months through higher throughput on high-volume hail damage claims and reduced overtime.
Boost Profit Margins by 25%
Boost Profit Margins by 25%: No more underquoting due to overlooked details like hidden frame damage; AI ensures precise labor and parts estimates per Mitchell guidelines, capturing upsells like ADAS recalibrations you might miss in the rush. Industry benchmarks from CCC Intelligent Solutions show automated shops average 20% higher close rates on insurance-backed quotes.
Enhance Customer Trust and Retention
Enhance Customer Trust and Retention: Deliver professional, instant quotes via your branded portal or SMS for fleet truck repairs, turning walk-ins into approved jobs faster. Clients love the transparency on supplement approvals—reducing haggling and comebacks by 35%, as per NADA reports on efficient collision repair workflows with digital estimating.
What Clients Say
"Before AIQ's system, our estimators were buried in handwritten DRP paperwork for every collision job, often taking two full days just to pull OEM parts quotes and get a supplement approved. Now, it's under 30 minutes with automated damage scans, and we've cut errors on labor times by half. Last quarter alone, that meant 12 extra aluminum panel repairs we wouldn't have closed otherwise, adding $45K to revenue."
Mike Reynolds
Shop Manager, Precision Auto Body in Denver, CO
"We handle a lot of fleet work for logistics firms, and delays in quoting for DOT-mandated brake repairs were killing our relationships. The custom AI they built pulls in our supplier feeds for tire and suspension parts automatically—saved us about 18 hours a week on fleet inspections, and our on-time quote rate jumped from 65% to 95%. It's a game-changer for keeping big accounts like UPS happy with faster turnaround."
Sarah Lopez
Operations Director, FleetFix Repairs in Atlanta, GA
"Integrating this with our Mitchell software was seamless, no headaches during the API setup. Quotes now include detailed breakdowns for insurance claims on airbag deployments, which has sped up carrier approvals and reduced disputes over refinish times. In the first month, we saw a 22% uptick in average job value from better upsell visibility on ceramic coatings and frame straightening."
Tom Whitaker
Owner, Whitaker Collision Center in Phoenix, AZ
Simple 3-Step Process
Discovery and Workflow Mapping
We dive into your shop's quoting process, from initial damage intake to final approval, identifying bottlenecks like manual parts searches or inconsistent labor rates.
Custom AI Design and Build
Our engineers craft a tailored system with computer vision for damage analysis and API ties to your tools, testing it against real repair scenarios to ensure accuracy.
Seamless Deployment and Training
We roll out the automation with hands-on training for your team, monitoring the first weeks to optimize for your workflow and deliver full ownership of the system.
Why We're Different
What's Included
Common Questions
How does the AI handle varying damage types in auto body repairs?
Our custom AI uses advanced computer vision trained on thousands of repair images, distinguishing between cosmetic scratches, structural damage, and paint mismatches. For instance, it analyzes a crumpled quarter panel by detecting depth and material stress, then cross-references with your shop's repair database. This ensures estimates align with I-CAR guidelines, reducing errors by up to 40%. We fine-tune the model during onboarding to match your specific workflows, like prioritizing aluminum repairs for modern vehicles. The result? Quotes that are not only fast but defensible in insurance negotiations, saving you hours of manual verification.
What integrations are supported for my existing shop management software?
We specialize in deep, two-way integrations with popular automotive tools like Shop-Ware, Mitchell, or CCC One, pulling in inventory levels and pushing approved quotes directly to scheduling. For example, once a quote is generated, it auto-populates job cards and updates parts orders in real-time. If you're using QuickBooks for billing, we sync labor costs seamlessly. Unlike superficial connections that break during updates, our API-based approach ensures reliability, even with custom fields for things like eco-friendly paint options. This unified flow eliminates data silos, cutting month-end reconciliation time by 50% for most shops.
How secure is the system for handling customer and insurance data?
Security is paramount in automotive quoting, where sensitive info like VINs and claim details flows through. We build with enterprise-grade encryption (AES-256) and comply with standards like SOC 2 and HIPAA where applicable for personal data. Access is role-based—estimators see quotes, but not full financials—and all actions log for audits. For insurance integrations, we use OAuth for secure token exchanges, preventing breaches common in no-code setups. In one deployment, this setup passed a rigorous fleet client's security review, ensuring data stays protected during high-volume quoting without slowing your operations.
What's the typical timeline for implementing this automation in our shop?
From initial consultation to full deployment, most auto body shops go live in 6-8 weeks. Week 1-2: We map your processes via site visits or virtual audits. Weeks 3-5: Build and test the AI against sample jobs, iterating based on feedback like custom labor multipliers for EV repairs. Weeks 6-8: Train your team (2-4 sessions) and soft-launch with live monitoring. This phased approach minimizes disruption—many shops report 20% time savings in the first week post-launch. Factors like complex integrations can add a week, but our proven framework keeps it efficient, delivering ROI faster than templated solutions.
Can this system scale if our shop expands to multiple locations?
Absolutely—our architecture is designed for scalability, supporting multi-shop chains with centralized quoting and location-specific customizations. For example, one client with three bays uses it to standardize pricing across sites while allowing tweaks for regional labor rates. As you add locations, the AI adapts via cloud-based updates, handling increased volume without added costs. We've scaled systems for shops growing from 5 to 20 bays, maintaining 99.9% uptime during peak seasons. Ownership means you control expansions, avoiding the subscription hikes that plague off-the-shelf tools.
How do we measure ROI after implementation?
We embed tracking from day one, with a custom dashboard showing metrics like hours saved per quote (target: 70% reduction), conversion rates (aim for 25% uplift), and profit per job. For a typical shop quoting 50 vehicles weekly, this translates to $15K+ annual savings from efficiency alone, per industry benchmarks from the Auto Body Association. We provide a 90-day review with benchmarks against your pre-AI baseline, adjusting as needed. Real outcomes include one shop recouping investment in two months through faster turnarounds and fewer errors—tangible wins you can see immediately.
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