Quick Estimate is the standalone estimator in the sidebar, for phone quotes and walk-ins when there is no vehicle on the board yet.
How it works
- Enter the vehicle and the repair in plain English: "2016 Mazda CX-5, front brake pads and rotors."
- CarSignal checks real supplier stock through PartsTech and book labor times, then returns a complete estimate: parts with their sources, labor hours, and a difficulty rating.
- Edit any line, then copy a customer-clean version of the estimate to text or read over the phone.

Guardrails
The estimate flags anything worth a second look before you quote it: no labor-guide match, unusual part pricing, or items to review before sending. You always see the flags before the customer sees a number.
Tip
If the customer says yes, check the car in and the estimate becomes the starting point for the real quote, with approval, parts, and invoicing attached.