Accurate Labor Times. Powerful Shop Management.
Access precise, vehicle-specific labor times for every repair — no more guesswork, no more undercharging. Clear descriptions guide your team step by step. Standardized times flow straight into work orders for fair pricing and easy scheduling.
The choice of thousands of auto repair professionals.
Search any vehicle. Get accurate labor times instantly.
Pick year, make, model, and engine — AutoSoftWay returns verified labor times and clear job descriptions, ready to drop straight into your work order.
| Operation | Category | Labor Time | Description | |
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Brake Pad Replacement — Front
Incl. rotor inspection
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Brakes | 1.8 hrs | Remove caliper, inspect rotor, replace pads both sides, reassemble and torque to spec. |
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Brake Pad & Rotor Replacement — Front
Complete front brake service
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Brakes | 2.5 hrs | Remove caliper & carrier, replace rotors and pads, bleed if required, torque to OEM spec. |
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Oil & Filter Change — Synthetic
0W-20 / 0W-30 synthetic
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Engine | 0.5 hrs | Drain oil, replace filter, refill to capacity, check level and reset service indicator. |
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Strut Assembly Replacement — Front
Includes alignment check
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Suspension | 3.2 hrs | Remove wheel and hub, disconnect sway bar link, remove strut, install new assembly, torque to spec. |
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Timing Belt Replacement
Incl. water pump & tensioner
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Engine | 5.5 hrs | Remove covers and accessories, replace belt, tensioner, idler, and water pump, set timing marks. |
Built by real mechanics. For real auto shops.
AutoSoftWay is designed from the ground up by people who understand the daily challenges of auto shops — managing estimates, invoices, labor guides, parts, and customers in one smooth workflow.
- Accurate & Reliable — every estimate is built on verified labor times, saving time and avoiding costly pricing mistakes.
- Unmatched Value — the best return on investment in the auto shop software industry.
- Effortless to Use — a simple, intuitive interface for busy shop owners and technicians.
- Labor times flow directly into work orders — no manual re-entry, no transcription errors.
- Technicians get clear, step-by-step job descriptions alongside every labor time.
Go Accurate
Set up labor guides and unlock precise, vehicle-specific repair times. Every job comes with clear descriptions to guide your team — estimates built on data, not guesswork.
See and Plan
Labor times flow straight into work orders, giving technicians accurate expectations. Schedule smarter, price fairly, and deliver consistent service every time.
Everything that makes AutoSoftWay Labor Guides the smarter choice
Accurate Labor Times — Every Vehicle
Access precise, vehicle-specific repair times for any job on any vehicle. No more estimating from memory or using outdated flat-rate books — every quote backed by verified MOTOR data.
MOTOR PoweredClear Step-by-Step Descriptions
Every labor operation includes a clear job description that guides your technicians through each repair step — reducing errors and helping newer techs work confidently on any vehicle.
Guided RepairsLabor Times Flow Into Work Orders
When you add a labor operation from the guide, the time drops straight into the work order — no re-entry, no calculation, no guesswork. Every WO is built on accurate data from the start.
Zero Manual EntryNo Undercharging — Ever
Standardized labor times ensure every job is billed correctly. Shops that rely on guesswork routinely undercharge or miss hours — Labor Guides eliminate that revenue leak permanently.
+20% Billing AccuracyBuild Client Trust with Accurate Quotes
When estimates are based on verified data — not guesses — clients trust them more. Higher approval rates, fewer disputes, and better relationships from transparent pricing.
+10% Approval RateSchedule Smarter Across the Whole Team
With accurate labor times in every work order, managers can schedule the day realistically — assigning the right jobs to the right technicians and delivering consistent service on time.
Smarter SchedulingHear it from the people who use it every day
“We are 100% satisfied with this software — it has increased our efficiency by allowing us to send invoices and estimates directly to the customer.”
“Out of all online software tools we used, AutoSoftWay is the best performer — we highly recommend it to any shop looking for one stop for everything.”
“Our technicians save hours every week, and our clients appreciate the professional reports and updates. Highly recommend it to any repair shop looking to grow.”
“AutoSoftWay is great for auto shops — all the advantages were great for light duty trucks and cars. Makes the whole operation much smoother.”
“So far the experience has been great. The support and design team are always there to go the extra mile and tweak the software to adapt to customers’ requirements.”
Backed by industry-leading auto repair databases
AutoSoftWay integrates with the most trusted names in the auto repair industry — so every data point, labor time, and parts lookup is powered by sources you already rely on.
Frequently asked questions about AutoSoftWay Labor Guides
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Stop guessing labor times. Start getting paid for every minute.
Accurate vehicle-specific times, clear job descriptions, work order integration, and up to 30% more revenue — AutoSoftWay Labor Guides are built for shops that want to win.
