Phone Repair quote checklist

Keep this open while you call. Tick off the questions as you get answers, then compare each provider’s written scope.

• Check the exact modelGive the model and describe the issue. Ask whether the needed part is available before making the trip.
• Ask about part choicesWhat screen or battery will be fitted? Ask how its origin, quality and calibration affect the price and device features.
• Understand the diagnostic feeIs the initial check free? Is there a charge for opening the device or declining the repair? Get the terms first.
• Plan for your dataBack up the phone if possible. Ask whether access, a passcode or erasing the device is needed for this particular repair.
• Clarify the warrantyWhat parts and labor are covered, for how long, and what is excluded? Ask about water resistance after the device is opened.
• Confirm pickup and testingAsk for the total and pickup window. Check touch, charging, audio and other affected functions with the shop before leaving.

Compare written repair quotes

Compare the same job

Use the same model, symptoms and service location for each enquiry. Ask what is included, what might change after inspection and whether diagnosis is charged separately. An initial estimate is not a confirmed repair price.