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Overview
MOTOR Estimated Work Times delivers trusted, real-world labor standards for the most commonly performed repair and maintenance operations—built using MOTOR’s proprietary methodologies and more than 50 years of industry expertise. Covering over 450 procedures across light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles, this data is delivered through standardized RESTful web services via MOTOR Data as a Service (DaaS), our secure and scalable platform. License light-duty data, medium- and heavy-duty data, or both for convenient access to accurate, consistent labor times for Class 1 through 8 vehicles.
Product Benefits
Enhanced Estimate Accuracy & Precision
Gain dependable labor time values built through MOTOR’s proprietary research and validation processes.
Accelerate Shop Performance & Profitabilty
Use consistent labor times to support scheduling, technician planning, and workflow optimization.
Scale Across Platforms & Applications
Standardized terminology and naming conventions simplify selection and ensure consistency across the shop.
What’s Included
Estimated Work Times provides a comprehensive database of labor time estimates for a wide range of vehicle makes and models. This product includes:
- Expertly-crafted Estimated Work Times along with available OEM warranty times.
- Labor times for over 450 common operations, including optional ones for added flexibility.
- Standardized naming conventions and qualifiers to enhance operation selection efficiency.
- Supports 1985+ light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles for the U.S. market.
- Comprehensive labor time data for all vehicle classes in one location.
- Seamless integration using YMME and ACES vehicle lookup for accurate identification.
- Uses VCdb and PCdb standards for accurate linking between parts and vehicle information.
- Mapped to nine-digit Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standards (VMRS) for medium- and heavy-duty operations.
Product FAQs
Driving Success Across the Industry
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7.1M+
Labor Times
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10K+
Clients Who Rely on MOTOR
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120+
Years MOTOR Has Been in Business
Companion Products
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Component Locations
By integrating Component Locations with Estimated Work Times, repair professionals can quickly locate the exact position of vehicle components. This reduces the time spent searching for parts during repairs and allows for more accurate labor estimates, especially for complex tasks that involve multiple components.
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Fluids
Fluids data provides essential information on fluid capacities and types (e.g., engine oil, coolant, transmission fluid). When paired with Estimated Work Times, it ensures that fluid changes and refills are accounted for in the overall repair process, contributing to more comprehensive time estimates for fluid-related maintenance tasks.
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Parts
Parts data enables professionals to view labor times in conjunction with part replacement needs. This ensures that every part replacement is linked with the correct labor time, providing a holistic view of the work required and allowing for more accurate and efficient part ordering.
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Vehicle Identification and Premium Options
Premium Options delivers detailed information on vehicle-specific configurations, such as advanced features or custom trims. When integrated with Estimated Work Times, it allows for the adjustment of labor estimates to account for additional or specialized components that may require more time to service or repair.
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Service Procedures
Service Procedures provide step-by-step repair instructions directly from OEMs. Combined with Estimated Work Times, this companion product ensures that each step of the procedure is timed accurately, reducing guesswork and improving efficiency in repairs, especially for complex or unfamiliar tasks.
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Specifications
Include labor time estimates with Specifications data to ensure all repairs meet OEM guidelines.
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Technical Service Bulletins
Use Estimated Work Times with TSBs to provide comprehensive service and repair.
Ready to Get Started?
Maximize your workshop efficiency with precise labor time estimates. Reach out to our automotive data consultants to explore how MOTOR Estimated Work Times can benefit your operations.