A workshop that answers first is not a comparison. The Relatim app is where itemised estimates sit next to each other so you pick the job, not the loudest board on the service road.
Compare lines, not adjectives
Comprehensive, premium, platinum — none of those are a legal standard. Oil, labour, a named pad, a named filter. If a quote cannot name the lines, it is not ready. Compare service quotes is the intent page. Transparency is the rule behind it.
When there is only one mechanic free
You still get an itemised list. A single honest quote is better than a fake second number. Decline it if the lines do not match the vehicle. Ask for diagnosis first when the fault is a noise or a light, not a known oil change.
Dealer quote versus independent quote
Paste both into the thread. Keep the authorised centre for warranty, campaigns and some software. Use a verified independent for routine oil, brakes, batteries and many repairs. Relatim will say when the job belongs at the dealer. That is the honest split, not a race to undercut a stamp.
The app remembers the one you picked
That choice becomes the health file. Next time, you are not starting from “whatever the workshop said in the parking lot.” Cost confirmation is still the rule: extras need a new yes. See cost confirmation.
Start with the vehicle and the area
Make, model, what is due, PIN or landmark. Photos of a previous invoice help. Related: free quote and saving in the app.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the app always show two quotes?
When more than one verified mechanic nearby can do the job, yes. If only one is free, you still get an itemised list to accept or decline.
Can I paste a dealer quote into Relatim?
Yes. Send it on WhatsApp or in the app. Use the dealer for warranty work. Use a verified independent when the job does not need that door.
Is comparing quotes slower?
A few messages. Less time than a Saturday at a centre that then adds parts.