# Repair Quote Comparator MCP. AI Agent Connect > Repair Quote Comparator helps you audit automotive and equipment repair estimates. It identifies differences in parts, labor, and fees between multiple providers. You can use it to find hidden costs, spot missing services, and compare warranty protections using any MCP-compatible client. ## Overview - **Category:** productivity - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_hakXMGRSlNAZ1eDAFeqsirt3nzf2bGGtMgRT7wC7/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** repair, quotes, automotive, comparison, cost-analysis ## Description When you're looking at multiple repair estimates for a vehicle or heavy machinery, it's easy to miss a line item that changes the entire math. This MCP acts as a second set of eyes for your repair audits. Instead of manually scanning spreadsheets or PDFs to see if one shop included a gasket that another missed, you just feed the data to your AI client. It breaks down the costs into parts, labor, shop fees, and taxes to show you exactly where the price gaps are. You can quickly see if a lower quote is actually cheaper or if it's just missing a critical service. It also handles the math for you, calculating final totals with taxes and surcharges so you know the real number you'll be paying at the counter. Whether you're comparing two identical jobs or checking if a warranty covers a specific part, this tool handles the heavy lifting of data comparison. ## Tools ### analyze_warranty_coverage This tool evaluates the differences in warranty protection between two quotes. It helps you see if one shop offers better long-term coverage for the work performed. ### calculate_quote_total This tool calculates the final cost of a single quote. It factors in parts, labor, shop fees, and taxes to give you the actual bottom line. ### compare_quotes This tool compares two different repair quotes to find discrepancies in costs and missing items. It highlights where one provider is charging more or providing less than the other. ### find_unmatched_items This tool identifies specific parts or labor tasks that appear in one quote but are absent from the other. It's useful for spotting when a shop leaves out a necessary repair. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Compare these two quotes: Quote A has a brake pad at $50 and 1 hour labor at $80. Quote B has brake pads at $55 and 1 hour labor at $75. ``` **Response:** ``` The total difference between the quotes is $0, but Quote B has a higher part price ($55 vs $50) and Quote A has a higher labor rate ($80 vs $75). ``` **Prompt:** ``` What is the total for a repair with $200 in parts, $100 in labor, a $25 shop fee, and an 8% tax rate? ``` **Response:** ``` The final total is $351.00. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Compare the warranty for Quote A (12 months, Parts Only) and Quote B (24 months, Full Coverage). ``` **Response:** ``` Quote B offers better protection with a 12-month longer duration and Full Coverage compared to Quote A's Parts Only coverage. ``` ## Capabilities ### Cost Discrepancy Detection Your agent uses this to find price differences in parts and labor between vendors. ### Missing Item Identification Your agent checks if one quote includes a service or part that the other one skipped. ### Warranty Comparison Your agent evaluates the level of protection offered by different service providers. ### Total Cost Calculation Your agent computes the final amount due including all taxes and surcharges. ## Use Cases ### Fleet Maintenance Auditing Compare multiple mechanic quotes to ensure your fleet vehicles are getting consistent pricing for the same repairs. ### Equipment Repair Verification Check if a heavy equipment quote includes all necessary components compared to a previous estimate. ### Warranty Evaluation Determine if a higher-priced repair quote is worth the cost due to better warranty coverage. ### Final Invoice Math Verify that the total amount on a repair quote accurately reflects parts, labor, and local tax rates. ## Benefits - Identifies missing parts or labor tasks that change the total cost. - Calculates final totals including taxes and shop fees automatically. - Highlights differences in warranty terms between competing quotes. - Reduces manual comparison time by extracting discrepancies from raw quote data. ## How It Works Get access to the comparison tools through your preferred AI client in a few clicks. 1. Connect your AI client to the Vinkius platform. 2. Provide the repair quote data to your agent. 3. Ask the agent to compare the quotes or calculate totals. 4. Review the identified discrepancies or missing items. ## Frequently Asked Questions **What kind of repairs can I compare?** You can use this MCP for automotive repairs and equipment maintenance quotes. **Can I use this with Claude or Cursor?** Yes, you can use this MCP with any MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf. **How does it handle taxes and fees?** The calculate_quote_total tool specifically includes surcharges and taxes in the final calculation. **Will it tell me if a part is missing from a quote?** Yes, the find_unmatched_items tool is designed to spot parts or labor tasks present in one quote but not the other. **Do I need to host this myself?** No, Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP so it is ready to use immediately after you connect. **How do I compare two different repair quotes?** You can use the `compare_quotes` tool by providing the two quote objects as JSON strings. It will return matched items, unmatched items, and the total price difference. **Can I check if a specific part is missing from a quote?** Yes, the `find_unmatched_items` tool is designed specifically to identify parts or labor tasks present in one quote but missing from another. **Does this tool account for taxes and shop fees?** Yes, the `calculate_quote_total` tool calculates the final total by summing parts and labor, adding shop fees, and applying the specified tax rate.