items that may not be accounted for indi-
vidually in the parts estimate but are neces-
sary to complete repairs, such as nuts, bolts,
shop rags, etc. It may be charged as a flat fee
or a percentage of the total invoice.
• Tax – Tax may or may not be shown, but
both PST and GST will be charged on the
final bill. Ask your technician if tax is
included in the estimated cost.
Although all estimates should include the
above information, they may be formatted dif-
ferently. If comparing pricing for the same
repair among multiple shops, look closely at
each estimate to accurately compare parts,
labour and other pricing.
Once you have a full understanding of the
estimate, you may sign it and approve the
repairs. An estimate is a contract between
you and your technician. When signing the
estimate, you are agreeing to pay the cost of
repairs. e repair facility is then responsible
for making the noted repairs at the cost it
has provided. At times, additional repairs
may be needed. Repair shops are required to
notify you if the repair costs will exceed the
estimate by more than 10 per cent, but for
extra assurance, tell the technician that sup-
plementary repairs/expenses beyond what
you've discussed will need your approval.
www.caamanitoba.com/aars, www.gov.mb.ca/
cca/cpo/car_repair.html GP
