Observed arrival · 2026-09-16
Mechanica writes the estimate before the advisor sits down
An AI estimating workflow turns a technician’s inspection notes into a priced auto-repair estimate inside the shop software the business already uses.
Field notes
The homepage models the workflow with inspection notes for a 2018 Ford F-150: a cold-start rattle, worn front brakes, and a cracking belt become grouped repair lines with labor, parts, fees, tax, and a diagnosis credit. Its example also accounts for work overlap, crediting 0.7 hours when plugs are exposed during the timing job. The displayed sequence takes 3 minutes and 12 seconds, and the page says an advisor reviews the result before it is sent.
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