Shop Estimate & Proof-of-Work Log
I learned this one the hard way with my Land Cruiser at a shop in Idaho. Now every time my car goes to a shop, I document it: photos at drop-off, a written estimate, every approval logged, and proof of the work before I pay. This log makes that easy and keeps it all in one place.
It's a 6-page printable and fillable log (US Letter PDF), in two versions: fillable for your computer and clean for printing:
Drop-Off: car and shop details, work requested, a drop-off checklist and your preferences (old parts back, call before extra work).
Before-Photo Checklist & Photo Log: the shots to take before you hand over the keys.
Written Estimate: line items with part numbers, quantity or hours and amounts, plus a log of updates and conversations.
Approval Log: every added job, who approved it, how and when.
Proof of Work & Invoice vs. Estimate: match each line, flag differences.
Pickup: a pickup checklist and calm steps if something doesn't match.
Instant download, for personal use. This is a record-keeping tool, not legal advice.
Highlights
6-page fillable + printable PDF
Before-photo checklist and photo log
Written estimate and approval log
Invoice vs. estimate comparison
Pickup checklist and "if something doesn't match" steps
