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Estimate Approval

Online estimate approval lets repair shops send an estimate to the client by email or text message, so they can review it from their own device. Here’s how it works.

Step 1

Click on “Send for Approval” to allow the client to review the estimate.

Approval button at the top of an estimate

Step 2

A pop-up window will appear to confirm the client’s email address. If the email is correct, click ‘OK’ to send the estimate for approval.

Confirmation asking to email the estimate to the client for approval

Step 3

Once the approval request is sent, the client will receive an email or text message where they can review the estimate.

Estimate approval page on the client's phone

Step 4

The client will have the option to either ‘Approve‘ or ‘Decline‘ the estimate.

Estimate approval page with Approve and Decline buttons

Once the client approves the estimate, the response will be sent to the technician.

Response recorded after the client approves

Step 4

After the client approves the estimate, the system will display it as shown below.

Approved and signed estimate in AutoSoftWay