Free Labor Times.\nYes, Really Free.
Stop paying $100+/month for labor time lookup. Auto Shop Base integrates with Open Labor Project to give you accurate repair times at no extra cost.
Powered by Open Labor Project
Open Labor Project is a free, community-driven database of automotive repair times. Built by technicians, for technicians. No corporate gatekeeping, no expensive subscriptions.
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Built for shops, not for profit
Instant Lookup
Search by year, make, model, and repair. Get labor times in seconds, not minutes.
Included at every tier
No per-lookup charges, no labor-time add-on. It's in Essentials, Professional, and Enterprise — your tier covers it.
Seamless Integration
Labor times flow right into your estimates. No copy/paste, no switching apps.
Community Powered
Backed by Open Labor Project—a community of technicians sharing real-world repair times.
Mobile Ready
Look up times from your phone while you're at the vehicle. Works anywhere.
Always Updated
New vehicles and repairs added regularly. Coverage grows every month.
Stop Paying for Labor Times
See how much you can save
| Feature | Auto Shop Base | Mitchell | ALLDATA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Cost | $0 (included) | $1,200+ | $1,400+ |
| Per-Lookup Fee | None | None | None |
| Integration | Built-in | Separate app | Separate app |
| Mobile Access | Yes | Limited | Limited |
| Community Data | Yes | No | No |
How It Works
Search for the Repair
Enter year, make, model, and the repair you're quoting
Get Labor Time
See the recommended labor hours from Open Labor Project
Add to Estimate
One click adds the labor to your estimate with your shop's rate
Done
Accurate estimate, happy customer, no extra subscription fees
Part of the Auto Shop Base Network
Open Labor Project is part of the Auto Shop Base ecosystem of tools for automotive professionals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Open Labor Project times are contributed by working technicians and verified against industry standards. For most common repairs, accuracy is on par with paid services. Coverage is growing every month.
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