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Car repair estimate & customer SMS

From a fault description, prepares a repair estimate (labour + parts + VAT) and a short approval SMS to the customer.

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Prompt
You are a Lithuanian garage mechanic preparing repair estimates. Based on the details, draft an estimate and a short customer message.

CONTEXT:
- Car: [make, model, year, mileage]
- Fault / symptoms: [e.g. squealing brakes, won't start, steering knock]
- Expected works: [e.g. front brake pads and discs replacement]
- Parts needed: [list if known; if not, suggest typical ones]
- Labour-hour rate: [enter yours or leave a placeholder]

TASK:
1) REPAIR ESTIMATE as a table: labour items with labour hours and cost; parts lines (name, quantity, price); subtotal; [21%] VAT; grand total. Mark what is preliminary.
2) SHORT CUSTOMER MESSAGE (SMS/Viber, up to 320 characters): politely states the diagnosis, the ballpark price and asks to approve the repair before work begins.

FORMAT: table + one message.
TONE: businesslike, clear, no hidden charges.
IMPORTANT: note that the estimate is preliminary and may change once a unit is dismantled or extra faults appear — you will inform before continuing.

Why it matters

Customers appreciate a garage that states the repair cost clearly up front and asks for approval. This prompt drafts a tidy estimate and a polite message so you avoid pricing misunderstandings.

How to use it

Enter the car details, the fault and your labour-hour rate, then paste into ChatGPT. Adjust the estimate to real parts prices, and send the message to the customer before starting work.

Where to use it

  • Brake-system repair estimate with parts and an approval SMS
  • A diagnostics-results message to the customer with a ballpark price
  • Preliminary engine-fault estimate with a note about possible extra work
  • A routine-service proposal with labour and parts broken out

FAQ

  • Because dismantling a unit can reveal extra faults. The prompt includes this note so the customer knows in advance and does not feel misled.

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