Auto Repair Labor Time Guide Software

Build Accurate Repair Estimates Using Standard Labor Times

Auto repair labor time guide software helps repair shops build accurate estimates using industry-standard labor times. Torque360 lets service advisors search for vehicles using VIN or license plate, reference industry-standard labor times while preparing estimates, and move approved work into repair orders without duplicate data entry. Trusted by 1,000+ independent repair shops across auto, truck, motorcycle, RV, and powersports.

  • Industry-standard labor times

  • VIN, plate, or license plate lookup

  • Faster estimate creation

  • Connected repair workflow

How It Works?

How Does Auto Repair Labor Time 
Guide Software Work?

Auto repair labor time guide software guides service advisors through each stage of the estimating workflow, from vehicle selection to creating the repair estimate.

Select the Vehicle

Search by VIN or license plate to identify the correct vehicle before looking up labor times. Starting with the correct vehicle helps service advisors locate the appropriate repair jobs before referencing labor times.

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Search for the required repair jobs using the labor guide software. Results are organized by vehicle, making it easier to locate the correct repair without manually searching through labor references.

View Standard Labor Times

Review industry-standard labor times for the selected repair, then add it to the estimate. Standardized labor times help service advisors create consistent estimates and improve quoting accuracy across the shop.

Create the Estimate

Continue building the repair order once the estimate is complete. Once the customer approves the estimate, the repair workflow continues without manually re-entering labor information.

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How Do Standard Labor Times Help Repair Shops Quote Jobs Consistently?

Standard labor times provide repair shops with a consistent starting point for estimating repairs. Instead of relying on memory or manually researching repair procedures, service advisors can use standardized labor information to build more consistent repair estimates across advisors and shop locations.

Build Consistent Estimates Across Every Advisor

Reference the same industry-standard labor times regardless of which service advisor prepares the estimate. Standard labor information helps reduce quoting variations across service advisors and locations.

Use vehicle-specific repair information to locate the right repair for the selected vehicle. Selecting the correct repair helps improve estimate consistency across different repair jobs.

Reference standard labor times without leaving the estimating workflow. Keeping labor information readily available helps service advisors prepare estimates more efficiently.

Reference industry-standard labor times instead of manually researching repair procedures or relying on memory. Using a trusted labor reference helps service advisors prepare estimates more efficiently and consistently.

How Does Mitchell 1 Labor Guide Integration Work?

Torque360 provides access to industry-standard labor times from Mitchell 1 through its Epicor integration. Instead of opening a separate labor guide, service advisors can reference trusted labor information directly inside the estimating workflow.

Mitchell 1 Labor Guide

Mitchell 1 provides industry-standard labor times that repair shops use as a trusted reference when estimating labor for vehicle repairs. These labor times help create more consistent repair estimates.

Torque360 accesses Mitchell 1 labor guide data through Epicor, allowing service advisors to reference labor information without leaving the estimating workflow or switching between separate systems.

Combining Mitchell 1 labor times with Torque360’s estimating workflow helps reduce manual research, improve estimate consistency, and keep labor information available throughout the repair process.

Standardize Labor Estimating 
Across Your Shop

See how Torque360 helps service advisors standardize labor estimating and keep repair information connected from estimate to repair order.

Built to Power Entire Auto Shop Operation

What Problems Does Auto Repair Labor Time 
Guide Software Solve?

Repair shops often spend valuable time researching labor information, switching between systems, or creating inconsistent estimates. Auto repair labor time guide software helps standardize the estimating process while keeping labor information connected throughout the repair workflow.

Prevent Manual Labor Research

Reference industry-standard labor times inside Torque360 instead of searching printed manuals or separate labor guide systems.

Reduce Estimate Variations

Give every service advisor access to the same labor information to help produce more consistent repair estimates across the shop.

Keep Information in One Workflow

Build estimates, reference labor information, and continue into repair orders without moving between disconnected applications.

Reduce Duplicate Data Entry

Carry approved repair information into repair orders without manually rebuilding estimates or re-entering labor information.

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Keep your entire repair workflow connected with Torque360. Combine auto repair labor time guide software with estimates, repair orders, invoicing, job time management, technician time tracking, and parts ordering to create a more efficient shop management process.

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See How Repair Shops Use Torque360

Learn how independent repair shops use Torque360 to streamline estimating, standardize labor quoting, and keep repair information connected throughout the repair workflow.

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More Efficient Repairs.

Repair shops use Torque360 to simplify parts sourcing, improve team coordination, and keep repairs moving with fewer delays. By keeping parts ordering aligned with the repair process, shops create a more efficient workflow and deliver a better customer experience.

“Torque360 changed everything for us. On long projects, nothing gets lost anymore. Labor, parts, approvals, it’s all there. Since using it, I haven’t lost a single cent.”

— Artur Pires, Co-Owner

75%

Missed Revenue Prevented

2x

Increase in Project Visibility

“Torque360 helped us bring everything into one place. Jobs, parts, and invoices are easier to manage, and the shop runs more smoothly day to day. It gives us the structure we needed.”

— Cauy Cuthbertson, Owner 

100%

Centralized Shop Workflows

3x

Boost in Operational Efficiency

“We were doing estimates and tracking jobs manually, and it caused delays and confusion. Now with digital estimates and invoicing, everything is faster and more organized.”

— Himel, Owner

50%

Faster Estimate & Job Processing

1.2x

Higher Customer Capacity

Bring Industry-Standard Labor Times Into Your Shop Workflow

See how Torque360 helps repair shops standardize labor estimating, simplify repair quoting, and keep repair information connected from estimate to repair order.

  • Standardized labor estimating

  • Faster labor time lookup

  • Reduced duplicate data entry

  • One connected shop workflow

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Frequently Asked Questions

An auto repair labor guide is a reference tool that provides industry-standard labor times for common vehicle services and repairs. Repair shops use labor guides to estimate how long work typically takes, helping service advisors prepare more consistent estimates before work begins.

Labor time is the estimated number of hours required to complete a repair, while the shop labor rate is the hourly amount your shop charges for labor. Standard labor times help determine the estimated labor hours, but each repair shop sets its own labor rate.

Torque360 lets service advisors search for vehicles by VIN or license plate and reference industry-standard labor times while preparing estimates. This helps reduce manual lookups and build more consistent repair estimates.

Using industry-standard labor times gives service advisors a consistent starting point for estimating labor instead of relying on memory or manual calculations. This helps create more consistent repair estimates and reduces the risk of underestimating labor requirements.

Torque360 helps reduce incorrect parts orders by matching compatible parts to the correct vehicle before purchase. Using VIN, license plate, or vehicle information where supported helps reduce returns, repair delays, and unnecessary reorder costs.

Torque360 provides access to industry-standard labor times from Mitchell 1 through its Epicor integration as service advisors build estimates. Standard labor times serve as a reliable reference for estimating repairs, although actual repair times may vary depending on vehicle condition, repair complexity, and shop-specific circumstances

Torque360 references industry-standard labor times from Mitchell 1, delivered through its Epicor labor guide integration. This allows service advisors to access labor information directly within the estimating workflow without switching between multiple systems.

Yes. Service advisors can search by VIN or license plate to locate industry-standard labor information for a wide range of domestic and imported vehicles supported by the labor guide.

Industry-standard labor times are developed using standardized repair procedures and serve as a reference for estimating repairs. They provide a consistent benchmark for estimating labor, while actual repair times may vary depending on the vehicle and repair conditions.

Some repair information is available online, but free labor guides are often limited, incomplete, or outdated. Professional repair shops typically rely on industry-standard labor guides to reference current labor information while preparing repair estimates.

The auto repair labor guide is available with Torque360’s Turbo plan through the Repair Time Guides (Epicor by Mitchell 1) integration.