Free printable PDF

The Fair Quote Checklist

Nine yes-or-no questions to run on any car repair estimate before you say yes, with the exact, polite question to ask the shop for every gap. Two pages, made to print.

First page of The Fair Quote Checklist PDF: nine questions with Yes, No and Not sure checkboxes

What’s inside

  • All nine questions with Yes / No / Not sure boxes
  • Why each one matters, in plain English
  • The question to ask the shop when the answer is No
  • A quick score guide and space for the shop’s answers
Camille the shop cat in reading glasses, reading a repair invoice with a skeptical look

Camille’s rule: get it in writing, then ask about every line you don’t understand.

Frequently asked questions

Is the checklist really free?

Yes. Enter your email and you get the PDF right away. You’ll also get The Fair Deal Weekly, our short car-tips email, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

What’s in the PDF?

The same nine questions as our online quote checklist, laid out for printing: Yes / No / Not sure boxes, why each question matters, the exact question to ask the shop for every gap, a score guide, and space for notes.

Does it tell me if a price is fair?

No. It checks whether an estimate is clear and well documented, which makes the price possible to judge. For a line-by-line read of the numbers, see Repair Quote Check.

Prefer to tap through it on your phone? Use the online version.