Step 3 · Compare

Put the quotes side by side.

Type what each shop quoted. We add up the true total (a diagnostic fee counts only if it is not taken off the repair), and flag the things worth asking about. Nothing here is saved unless you start a repair file.

Quote 1

Shop (your own label)

Diagnostic fee $

Fee is taken off the repair

Parts $

Labour $

Other fees $

Tax as quoted $

Deposit asked $

Warranty (days)

Turnaround (days)

I have it in writing

Your files

Quote 2

Shop (your own label)

Diagnostic fee $

Fee is taken off the repair

Parts $

Labour $

Other fees $

Tax as quoted $

Deposit asked $

Warranty (days)

Turnaround (days)

I have it in writing

Your files

Quote 3

Shop (your own label)

Diagnostic fee $

Fee is taken off the repair

Parts $

Labour $

Other fees $

Tax as quoted $

Deposit asked $

Warranty (days)

Turnaround (days)

I have it in writing

Your files

Price of a comparable new computer (optional, for the “over half” flag)

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