Shoppable repair reports
from vehicle photos
Upload photos and a VIN to get repair costs, labor estimates, parts sourcing, hidden-damage risk, and your best repair or bid decision — in minutes.
Upload up to 10 vehicle photos on the next page. A 17-character VIN is required to generate your report.
Transform vehicle photos into complete, shoppable repair reports
How It Works
From auction listing to max bid number in minutes — here's what happens when you run a report.
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Preliminary repair planning from vehicle photos, VIN information, and parts pricing. Reports typically take 5–10 minutes; processing time varies. Have a professional verify the findings before bidding or authorizing repairs.
Every Tool You Need
Purpose-built solutions for auction buyers, insurance adjusters, parts dealers, and repair shops.
On iPhone or Android? Explore AutoEstimatePro for photo repair estimates and salvage auction bid planning.
Android AppCar Repair Estimates on Android
Create photo-and-VIN repair reports on Android. Explore AI Part Finder, itemized costs, vehicle values, bid scenarios, transport, saved reports and sharing.
iPhone AppCar Repair Cost Estimator AI
Use photos and a VIN on iPhone for preliminary repair reports, AI Part Finder, vehicle values and auction budget tools. Reopen reports and share them with your shop.
How We Read a Damaged Vehicle
Every part goes through five classification steps — detection, damage typing, action decision, severity rating, and labor costing — before a single dollar is assigned.
Actual report output — every dimension classified automatically
How we know each part is damaged
Parts are tagged as visible in photos, possibly related to the impact, or inferred hidden damage. AutoEstimatePro uses a proprietary 10,367-case correlation database to flag possible related or hidden damage. These are preliminary findings, not confirmation of damage behind panels. A $0 unconfirmed line is unpriced risk, not free repair or a conservative total. Professional inspection is required.
Directly visible, confirmed damage present in the vehicle photos. Always included in the repair estimate.
e.g. Front Bumper Cover, Grille Assembly
Parts statistically expected to be damaged based on the impact zone — surfaced from real collision data even when photos don't show them.
e.g. Front Bumper Energy Absorber, Front Emblem Badge
Hidden or structural parts flagged through pattern analysis — components you can't see but are likely damaged based on impact type and engineering data.
e.g. Front Bumper Retainers, Hood Latch Area, Radiator Support Upper
What physically happened
Determines repairability, parts needed, and how many labor hours the operation requires.
Part fully absent
Structural fracture
Fragmented material
Metal deformation
Impact depression
Shape distorted
Partial fracture
Out of position
Surface paint damage
Deep material removal
Small fragments missing
Hole through material
Material separation
Rust / oxidation
Heat or fire damage
Paint oxidation
How bad is the damage
Controls repair priority, labor sequencing, and how many inferred parts get flagged as likely failures.
Structural or safety-critical. Highest labor hours, most likely to cascade into inferred part failures.
Functional or visible damage requiring skilled labor. May shift to Replace on secondary inspection.
Cosmetic or surface-level. Lowest labor estimate, least likely to affect adjacent parts.
Replace, Repair, or Inspect
Assigned per part based on damage type, severity, and OEM repair data.
Damage exceeds repair threshold — part must be swapped. Labor covers removal, install, and fit verification.
Skilled labor restores the part to OEM condition. Hours estimated from our database per make, model, and operation.
Physical inspection needed before a final decision. Part cost is $0 until confirmed — labor hours still estimated.
Where the dollar number comes from
Hours are pulled from OEM service manuals per make, model, year, and operation — including torque specs and calibration requirements.
Planning labor rates vary by report type ($25–65/hr). Verify hidden-damage risks with an in-person inspection; $0 hidden-damage items are unpriced, not free to repair.
- 1Disconnect 12V negative battery cable; wait 3 min before service
- 2Remove front fascia retainers, push-pin clips, and lower splash shield
- 3Disengage parking sensor & camera harnesses — do not pull wiring
A few of the outputs inside every report
Every report goes far beyond the damage breakdown. Here are just some of what's waiting for you — per-part analysis, live parts pricing, and a complete investment picture with exact bid ceilings.
Headlight lens is completely shattered with internal reflector damage. Moisture ingress confirmed. Full assembly replacement required — repair not viable.
Actual report output — per-part damage card
Per-Part Damage Analysis
Every part. Every detail. Nothing glossed over.
Each damaged component gets its own full breakdown — damage type, origin, how it was detected, required action, labor time, and estimated cost. No aggregated guesses. You see exactly what the AI found and why.
Left Headlight Assembly — OEM
#81150-06B60
Headlight Assy, Composite
#TO2502221
2019-21 Toyota Camry Left Headlight — Used OEM
LKQ — 2020 Camry Driver Side Headlamp
TYC 20-9919-00 Replacement Left Headlight
DEPO 312-1184L-AS Headlight Assembly
Actual report output — per-part vendor listings
Shoppable Parts, Right in the Report
Price parts before the hammer drops.
Every part in your report comes with live vendor listings across multiple sourcing channels. Compare OEM, used, and aftermarket prices side-by-side — so you know your true all-in cost before you ever place a bid.
Actual report output — investment analysis & max bid numbers
Investment Analysis & Max Bid Numbers
Know the number before the auction starts.
Every report closes with a complete investment picture — current as-is value, after-repair value, part-out potential, and three precise bid ceilings: one for each exit strategy. Stop guessing what to pay.
Get Your Repair Report
Paste a VIN and upload your own vehicle photos. Get line-item repair costs, real-priced parts, and your max bid number — in minutes.
Start a ReportFrequently Asked Questions
How does AutoEstimatePro analyze vehicle damage?
Photos and VIN information are used to identify visible damage and suggest repair actions, parts costs, and labor hours. A professional must verify the findings.
How long does a report take?
Reports typically take 5–10 minutes after submission; processing time varies.
What is included in every AutoEstimatePro damage report?
Reports include a preliminary damage breakdown, parts and labor estimates, parts sourcing, and bid-planning guidance where applicable. Findings and prices require verification.
How does AutoEstimatePro detect hidden or related damage not visible in photos?
AutoEstimatePro uses a proprietary 10,367-case correlation database to flag possible related or hidden damage. The analysis considers the visible impact and vehicle information; it cannot confirm damage behind panels or replace a physical inspection. Related or inferred damage is unconfirmed until inspected. A $0 line for unconfirmed hidden or related damage is unpriced risk, not free repair or a conservative total; actual repair costs may be higher.
How are repair labor costs calculated in the report?
Estimated operation hours are multiplied by the rate for the report type. Labor assumptions are $25/hour for DIY/auction rebuild, $50/hour for auction flip/part-out, and $65/hour for repair/insurance. These are planning assumptions, not local shop quotes.
How much does an AutoEstimatePro damage report cost?
A single report is $4.99. Pro Buyer is $49.99/month — 20 reports/month + full AutoDealerPro DMS. Purchased report credits never expire; subscription allowances reset each billing period.
How accurate are the repair cost estimates?
Reports are preliminary estimates that need professional verification before bidding or authorizing repairs. There is no guaranteed accuracy percentage against shop quotes. Photo quality, parts availability, local labor rates, and hidden damage affect the final cost.
Does AutoEstimatePro work for Copart or IAA vehicles?
You can submit your own vehicle photos and VIN information for Copart, IAA, or other auction vehicles. No Copart or IAA membership is required to use AutoEstimatePro.
Can I use AutoEstimatePro on iPhone or Android?
Yes. The iPhone and Android apps offer photo-and-VIN reports, AI Part Finder, itemized repair costs, vehicle values, auction bid and transport tools, saved reports, and shareable web links. Professional verification is required before bidding or authorizing repairs.
Does AutoEstimatePro work with my estimating software?
AutoEstimatePro provides a structured first-draft breakdown of parts, labor, and paint alongside your estimating workflow. Your estimator must verify the report and owns the final estimate.
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