Motor Labor Guides · USA & Canada
Accurate Labor Times —
VIN-Based, Instant, Built Right In
AutoSoftWay integrates Motor Labor Guides so your shop always quotes the right hours for every job. Look up labor times by VIN, engine, and transmission type — directly inside your estimates and work orders.
Search by Year/Make/Model or VIN — Get Exact Labor Times Instantly
No more guessing or flipping through rate books. Search by Year/Make/Model or VIN — Motor labor times populate instantly, organized by category. An AI Overview summarizes the vehicle’s service priorities, and “What else should I inspect?” surfaces additional AI-powered recommendations.
- Search by Year / Make / Model or enter a VIN directly
- Filter by engine, transmission, and sub-model for precise results
- AI Overview summarizes service priorities across all repair categories (experimental)
- “What else should I inspect?” — AI-powered suggestions for additional services
- Labor times sourced from MOTOR — industry-standard, not AI generated
- Results organized by category: Brakes, HVAC, Electrical, Powertrain, and more
2020 Honda Accord EX — vehicle presents with multiple repair categories: powertrain diagnostics (32 items), electrical (16 items), HVAC (16 items), and brakes (11 items) requiring systematic evaluation.
⚠ AI-generated — may not be accurate. Labor times below are sourced directly from MOTOR.
Unlock the Power of Labor Guide Integration
AutoSoftWay’s Motor Labor Guide integration gives your shop a competitive edge — accurate estimates, fair pricing, and better-planned technician schedules, all without leaving your workflow.
- Access trusted labor times for all repair types across every make and model
- Reduce admin time and minimize quoting errors
- Boost shop efficiency by knowing exactly how long each job takes
- Available for shops across the USA and Canada — no switching platforms
Everything Your Shop Needs for Accurate Labor Quoting
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Year/Make/Model & VIN Lookup
Search by Year, Make, Model, Sub-model, Engine, and Transmission — or enter a VIN directly. Motor labor data loads instantly, filtered for that exact vehicle.
Instant Lookup -
Detailed Labor Descriptions
Every labor entry includes a clear description of what the job involves — helping service advisors explain work to customers and technicians plan their approach.
Full Transparency -
Standardized, Fair Pricing
Use industry-standard Motor labor times to ensure every customer is charged consistently and fairly — no more guesswork, no more undercharging.
Prevent Undercharging -
Better Technician Scheduling
Know exactly how long each job will take before it starts. Assign technicians more efficiently, reduce bay downtime, and keep your schedule on track.
Smarter Planning -
AI Overview & Suggestions
An AI Overview summarizes the vehicle’s service priorities across all categories. “What else should I inspect?” surfaces AI-powered recommendations — both clearly marked as experimental, with MOTOR data always the source of truth for labor times.
AI-Powered
From VIN to Accurate Estimate in Four Steps
AutoSoftWay’s Labor Guide integration makes quoting faster and more accurate — without any extra steps or platform switching.
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Enter the Vehicle VIN
Input the client’s VIN into the designated field inside AutoSoftWay’s estimate screen. The system identifies the exact make, model, year, engine, and transmission.
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Labor Requirements Auto-Populate
Motor Labor Guide data loads automatically for that vehicle — searchable by repair type, transmission, and engine. Every result shows hours and a full job description.
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Select Labor Items
Choose the applicable labor items from the list and they populate directly into the estimate — with labor hours and job descriptions included.
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Estimate Built & Ready to Send
Labor items populate into the estimate automatically. Review, adjust your rate, and send for customer approval — all without leaving AutoSoftWay.
Frequently Asked Questions About Labor Guides for Auto Repair Shops
AutoSoftWay integrates Motor Labor Guides, giving auto repair shops instant access to accurate, vehicle-specific labor times and job descriptions. Look up exact labor hours for any repair by entering the vehicle’s VIN — directly inside the estimate or work order screen.
Enter the customer’s VIN into AutoSoftWay and the system automatically retrieves all relevant labor requirements for that specific vehicle — filtered by engine type, transmission, make, model, and year. Select the applicable items and they’re added to the estimate instantly.
AutoSoftWay uses Motor Labor Guides data — the industry-standard source for accurate labor times used by professional repair shops across the USA and Canada.
Using standardized Motor labor times ensures your shop charges consistently and fairly for every job. It eliminates undercharging from guesswork, builds customer trust through transparent pricing, and reduces disputes over labor hours billed.
Stop Guessing on Labor. Quote with Confidence.
Access Motor Labor Guide data for every vehicle, right inside AutoSoftWay — VIN lookup, accurate hours, detailed job descriptions, and instant estimates.
