1. Read and structure the quote

Quardo uses AI to turn a photographed estimate into structured fields: the vehicle, operation descriptions, parts, quantities, labor, fees, and totals. The model reads and rephrases the document; it does not decide whether a price is fair.

2. Match the repair context

The evaluation tries to match each line with the vehicle, region, shop type, and repair operation. A useful comparison needs the right scope. When a line is ambiguous or the vehicle details are incomplete, confidence should fall rather than pretending the match is exact.

3. Compare labor time and local rates

Quardo compares billed labor with reference operation times where available and with curated estimates where published references are unavailable. It considers local hourly-rate context separately from the number of hours. Parts and additional charges are presented with the evidence available for that line.

High confidence

Two or more relevant sources agree closely enough to support a clear pricing assessment.

Medium confidence

One useful source or a wider comparison range supports a cautious assessment.

Low confidence

Only a rough estimate is available. Quardo should not present a firm verdict.

4. Show the questions, not an accusation

A flagged line is a reason to ask for clarification. It is not proof that a shop acted dishonestly. Quardo highlights the amount worth discussing and turns the uncertainty into specific questions about hours, rate, part type, scope, and related work.

What Quardo does not determine

Quardo does not inspect the car, confirm the mechanical diagnosis, decide whether a repair is safe to postpone, or guarantee a final price. Vehicle condition, corrosion, prior modifications, parts availability, and work discovered after disassembly can change a legitimate estimate. For expensive or safety-critical work, use the result as preparation for a conversation or second mechanical opinion.

Privacy and data handling

Quote photos are read in memory and are not stored. Quardo works without an account. See the Privacy Policy for the full description of data handling and service providers.