Built for body shops

From the shop floor
to paid — without
sitting down.

Walk the lot, snap photos, and hand your customer a ballpark estimate in 60 seconds. Convert it to a branded invoice. Collect payment by link. All from your phone — no computer, no waiting, no back-and-forth.

Start Free — 3 Estimates Included See the workflow
Works on any phone  ·  Multi-device  ·  No setup fee
●●● Instamate ⋮
Customer
2021 Honda Accord EX · Mike T.
Estimated Range
$2,100 – $2,900
⚠ Rear quarter inner likely on teardown
RT Qtr Panel R&R$640–$860
RT Qtr Refinish$380–$520
Bumper R&R$380–$480
Alignment$120–$160
→ Invoice
$ Payment Link
Local Customer Referral Program — Included with every shop account
Every consumer who uses Instamate to estimate damage is shown nearby shops signed up on the platform. You don't advertise. You don't pay per lead. You just show up when a local customer is already looking.
  • Customer gets an estimate on their phone — sees your shop listed as a verified local provider
  • They tap to contact you — you get the lead directly, no middleman, no commission
  • Customers arrive informed with a ballpark already in hand — less back-and-forth, faster close
  • The more Instamate consumers in your area, the more referrals hit your dashboard
How it works

One workflow. Floor to payment.

No desktop required. Every step runs on the phone in your pocket.

1
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Walk & snap
Take up to 6 photos of the damage from your phone. No scanner, no desktop, no appointment.
2
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AI estimate
Parts, labor, paint — itemized in under 60 seconds with supplement risk flagged before teardown.
3
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Convert to invoice
One tap converts the estimate to a branded invoice with your shop logo, customer info, and totals.
4
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Get paid
Send a payment link by text or email. Customer pays on their phone. Funds land in your account.
What you get

Everything your desk software doesn't do.

Your estimating software is built for insurance adjusters. This is built for your customer — and for you when you're away from the desk.

Mobile-first — works on any phone
Write an estimate from the lot, the lift bay, or a customer's driveway. Multi-device — your whole team can be logged in at once.
Supplement risk — before teardown
Every estimate flags what's commonly found hidden. Set the right expectation with the customer before the car goes on the lift.
Branded invoice generator
Your shop logo, name, address, license number. Customer info, line items, tax, discount, payment terms. Professional PDF in seconds.
Payment links — get paid faster
Send a payment link by text or email. Customer pays by card on their phone. No terminal, no awkward cash conversation.
Your shop's labor rates baked in
Set your body, refinish, frame, and mechanical rates once. Every estimate reflects your actual numbers — not generic averages.
Local referral leads
Every consumer using Instamate near your zip code sees your shop listed. They come to you — already estimated, already expecting a number close to yours.
The difference

What your current tools can't do.

Your estimating software was built for insurance supplements — not for talking to customers or getting paid.

Feature Instamate CCC ONE / Mitchell QuickBooks
Works on your phone ✓ ✗ Limited
AI estimate from photos ✓ ✗ ✗
Supplement risk warnings ✓ ✗ ✗
Customer-facing invoice ✓ ✗ (insurance only) ✓
Payment link collection ✓ ✗ Add-on cost
Customer referral leads ✓ Included ✗ ✗
Monthly cost $39/mo $150 – $500/mo $30 – $100/mo
Pricing

Try it free. No card, no commitment.

3 free estimates to start. Upgrade when you're ready — cancel any time.

$39 / month
Everything included. Unlimited estimates and invoices.
Starts with 3 free estimates — no card required
Create Your Shop Account →
  • Unlimited AI estimates from photos
  • Branded invoices with your shop logo
  • Payment links — get paid by card
  • Estimate history & PDF export
  • Your shop labor rates on every estimate
  • Local referral leads — no extra charge
  • Multi-device — whole team included

Ready to stop running back to the computer?

Join local shops already using Instamate to write estimates faster, invoice smarter, and get paid the same day.

Get Started Free — 3 Estimates Included