🔧 Integration · MOTOR Labor Guides · Work Orders
Accurate Labor Times,
Instantly Inside AutoSoftWay.
MOTOR Labor Guides are now fully integrated into AutoSoftWay work orders. Search by VIN, retrieve industry-standard labor times in one click, and generate professional estimates — without ever leaving the platform.
- VIN-linked labor times specific to each client’s vehicle
- One-click access directly from any work order
- Enter your labor rate — the system calculates the rest
- No manual lookups, no switching between tools
Industry-Standard Labor Times,
Built Right Into Your Work Orders
Auto repair shops can now access MOTOR directly from within any work order in AutoSoftWay — no extra logins, no separate tabs, no guesswork on labor times.
- MOTOR Integration Now Available: Access MOTOR directly from within any Work Order in AutoSoftWay.
- One-Click Access: Simply click within the Work Order to instantly retrieve MOTOR labor times for the vehicle.
- Faster Estimates: No more manual lookups — generate accurate labor estimates in seconds.
- Enhanced Professionalism: Provide customers with detailed, data-backed estimates that build trust and close jobs faster.
Get Labor Info in Seconds
From VIN to estimate — MOTOR labor times are retrieved and calculated automatically inside AutoSoftWay.
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Open Any Work Order
MOTOR is accessible directly from within any work order in AutoSoftWay — no extra logins or separate tabs required.
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VIN-Linked Lookup
MOTOR retrieves labor operations specific to the client’s vehicle using the VIN — accurate every time, for every make and model.
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Instant Cost Calculation
Enter your shop’s labor rate — the system multiplies by MOTOR’s time and adds it to the estimate automatically. Done.
Everything Your Shop Needs for
Accurate, Professional Estimates
- VIN-Linked Accuracy: Retrieves labor operations specifically linked to the client’s vehicle using the VIN.
- Time Estimates Provided: Displays how long each labor task will take based on industry-standard MOTOR data.
- Quick Cost Calculation: Enter your labor rate — the system multiplies by MOTOR’s time and does the rest.
- Improves Estimate Accuracy: Generate reliable, consistent estimates your customers can trust.
- Boosts Efficiency: Speeds up the repair planning process and reduces administrative time significantly.
- All-in-One Platform: No switching between tools — everything is handled within AutoSoftWay.
Boost Your Shop’s Accuracy &
Professionalism With MOTOR
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VIN-Specific Labor Times
Labor operations are pulled based on the exact vehicle VIN — ensuring times are accurate for the specific year, make, model, and trim, every single time.
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One-Click Retrieval
Open any work order and click once to retrieve MOTOR data. No manual lookups, no switching apps — the information comes to you.
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Automatic Cost Calculation
Set your shop’s hourly labor rate and AutoSoftWay does the math. MOTOR hours × your rate = instant, accurate labor cost on the estimate.
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Data-Backed Estimates
Customers receive detailed, industry-standard estimates they can trust — reducing disputes and increasing approval rates for recommended work.
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Faster Repair Planning
Reduce administrative overhead and get estimates out faster. Less time typing, more time on the lift — with no loss of accuracy.
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All-in-One Workflow
MOTOR lives inside AutoSoftWay. No separate subscriptions to log into — one platform handles the entire estimate workflow from VIN to invoice.
Frequently Asked Questions About MOTOR Labor Guides
MOTOR is an industry-standard labor time database used by auto repair shops to accurately estimate job times. AutoSoftWay integrates MOTOR directly into work orders, so you can retrieve VIN-specific labor times in one click and automatically calculate costs based on your shop’s hourly rate — all without leaving the platform.
Yes. MOTOR uses the vehicle’s VIN to retrieve labor operations specific to that exact vehicle — including year, make, model, and trim level. This ensures your labor time estimates are always accurate for the actual car in your shop, not a generic guess.
Simply enter your shop’s hourly labor rate in AutoSoftWay. When you select a MOTOR labor operation, the system automatically multiplies the MOTOR-provided hours by your rate to generate the labor cost — no manual math required. The result is added directly to the estimate or work order.
MOTOR Labor Guides are integrated into AutoSoftWay. Contact AutoSoftWay support or request a demo to learn about how MOTOR access is included in your plan and to get set up.
The MOTOR integration inside AutoSoftWay is designed to work with the vehicle information already stored in your work order. For the most accurate results, VIN-linked lookups are recommended — but you can also search by year, make, and model from within the labor guides list.
Stop Guessing.
Get MOTOR-Accurate Labor Times Instantly.
Retrieve VIN-specific labor times in one click, calculate costs automatically, and send professional estimates — all from inside AutoSoftWay.
