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Digital Estimates & Repair Approvals
The Hop Shop App delivers complete repair transparency through digital estimates and in-app repair approvals. Before any work begins, you receive a detailed, itemized estimate on your phone — showing exactly what needs to be done, what parts will be used, and what it will cost. You approve or decline every line item directly in the app. No pressure. No surprises. No work done without your explicit consent.
How Digital Estimates Work
- Your technician arrives and diagnoses your vehicle on-site.
- A detailed digital estimate is prepared and sent to your Hop Shop App.
- You receive a notification and review the estimate at your own pace.
- Each repair item is listed individually with parts, labor, and total cost.
- You approve the full estimate or select individual items to approve or defer.
- Work begins only after your explicit approval — never before.
What Your Digital Estimate Includes
- Description of each repair or service recommended
- Parts required and quality tier (OEM, aftermarket, remanufactured)
- Labor time estimate
- Individual line item pricing
- Total cost before any work begins
- Technician notes explaining why each repair is recommended
Line-Item Repair Approval
You're never forced to approve an entire estimate. The Hop Shop App lets you approve individual repair items and defer others. If you want the brake pads done today but want to wait on the cabin air filter, that's your call. You're always in control of what gets done and what gets scheduled for later.
Why This Matters
Traditional auto repair puts customers in a vulnerable position — you drop your car off, a service writer calls with a verbal estimate, and you're expected to make a financial decision on the spot without seeing anything. The Hop Shop's digital estimate system eliminates that dynamic entirely. You see everything in writing, take the time you need, and make informed decisions without pressure.
Estimate History
Every estimate — approved, declined, or deferred — is stored permanently in your Hop Shop App account. You can reference past estimates, track deferred repairs, and use your estimate history to plan future maintenance budgets.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does repair approval work with The Hop Shop?
Your technician sends a digital estimate to your Hop Shop App after diagnosing your vehicle. You review each line item and approve or decline individually. No work begins until you approve it.
Can I decline part of an estimate?
Yes. You can approve individual repair items and defer others. The Hop Shop never pressures you to approve repairs you're not ready for.
Are estimates binding?
Yes. The price in your digital estimate is the price you pay for approved items. The Hop Shop does not add charges after approval without your explicit consent.
Are past estimates saved in the app?
Yes. All estimates — approved, declined, and deferred — are stored permanently in your account for future reference.
Complete Transparency, Every Time
At The Hop Shop, you never approve a repair you haven't seen in writing first. Download The Hop Shop App and experience auto repair the way it should be — fully transparent, fully in your control.