Labour Guide

Verified labour times. Smarter inspections.

Built on the MOTOR Information Systems database — the industry standard for repair times — with an AI assistant that suggests what else to inspect on the vehicle in front of you.

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AutoSoftWay Labour Guide modal showing MOTOR-sourced labour times for a 2019 Hyundai Tucson, with AI inspection assistant and service-grouping panel

The Labour Guide modal — vehicle-specific labour times sourced from MOTOR Information Systems, with an AI inspection assistant and one-click service grouping.

Why MOTOR matters

Verified data — not AI-generated guesses

Most platforms ship “AI labour times” that are quietly guessed by a language model. AutoSoftWay’s labour times come from MOTOR Information Systems — the industry-standard repair database used by major dealer groups, manufacturers, and insurance estimators.

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Industry-standard repair data

Every labour time you see in AutoSoftWay is sourced directly from MOTOR Information Systems — the same data trusted across the industry for decades.

  • Verified hours for millions of operations across every make & model
  • Updated continuously with new vehicles, recalls and procedures
  • OEM-grade job descriptions on every line item
  • Defendable in front of any customer — it’s the standard
  • Clearly labelled “NOT AI GENERATED” — right inside the app
⚠ Other Platforms · AI Generated

Times invented by a language model

Many newer platforms quietly use AI to guess labour times — with no source, no verification, and no guarantee the number matches what the job actually takes.

  • No verified source — the number is generated, not looked up
  • Can change wildly for the same job between sessions
  • No defence when a customer challenges your quote
  • Inconsistent across vehicles, vintages and operations
  • Looks modern — until you have to back up your number
Vehicle-Specific

Pick the vehicle, get the right hours

Year, make, and model is enough to get started. Add engine and transmission for even tighter accuracy — the more you tell the Labour Guide, the more precise the times.

Year / Make / Model picker
One-tap selection with full coverage of domestic, import, and light-truck models.
Engine & transmission refinement
Both fields are optional — but adding them narrows the times to your exact configuration.
“More details = better accuracy”
Built right into the UI — the Labour Guide guides advisors toward more accurate quotes.
Popular Brakes Suspension HVAC Electrical Powertrain Diagnostics
Brakes 14
Body & Frame 12
HVAC 18
Electrical 21
Powertrain 23
Suspension 1
AI-Powered

“What else should I inspect?”

One tap and AutoSoftWay’s AI looks at the vehicle, the symptom, and what’s been quoted so far — and surfaces related operations you might have missed.

It’s a second opinion built into the Labour Guide — smart suggestions on top of the MOTOR data, never replacing it.

AI suggestions — not AI guesses
The AI recommends additional inspections. The labour times themselves still come from MOTOR.
Context-aware
Looks at the vehicle, the current order, and common inspection patterns for that make & model.
Bigger tickets, fairer to the customer
Surfacing related items helps techs catch issues early — bigger work orders, fewer comebacks.
AI-Powered
What else should I inspect?
“2019 Hyundai Tucson — brake job booked. Anything else worth a look?”
Brake fluid flush
Recommended at brake service intervals
+ 0.5 hr
Rotor inspection & resurfacing
Common at pad replacement on this model
+ 0.6 hr
Front suspension visual
Catches worn struts & bushings early
+ 0.3 hr
Wheel alignment check
Often pairs with brake work
+ 0.4 hr
Service Groups

Build the job the way you sell it

Group multiple operations into a single line item on the estimate — “Brake Service”, “A/C Repair”, “Full Inspection”. The customer sees one tidy charge; you still track every operation underneath.

Create new groups on the fly
One click to start a new service group from inside the Labour Guide.
Add all — or just selected
Send the whole group to the estimate, or hand-pick the operations you want.
Running totals as you build
Item count and total hours update live as you add operations — no surprises at the bottom.
Selected Services
4 items
Group 1 · Brake Service
Brake Pad Replacement 1.2 hr
Rotor Resurfacing 0.6 hr
Brake Fluid Flush 0.5 hr
Caliper Inspection 0.3 hr
Total · 4 items 2.6 Hours
+ Add all to Estimate
+ Add selected to Estimate
From Vehicle to Estimate

Four taps to a verified quote

The whole Labour Guide workflow, end to end.

01

Pick the vehicle

Year / Make / Model — add engine & transmission for tighter accuracy.

02

Search or browse

Search by keyword, category, or operation — or browse the popular categories.

03

Build a group

Add operations to a service group with running totals — or let AI suggest extras.

04

Send to Estimate

One click — the group lands on the estimate with hours, descriptions and totals.

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Register your shop today and unlock the full AutoSoftWay platform — including the MOTOR-powered Labour Guide, AI inspection assistant, estimates, invoices, job board, and parts ordering. No credit card required to start.

Your 60-day free period activates as soon as your account is verified by the AutoSoftWay team — usually within 24 hours.
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Quote with confidence — defend with data

Stop guessing labour times. Stop relying on AI-invented numbers. Get MOTOR-verified data, AI inspection suggestions, and the full AutoSoftWay platform — free for 60 days.