Service Quote Builder

A comprehensive WordPress plugin for creating multi-step service configuration and quote builder tools, inspired by automotive paint protection and detailing services.

Description

Service Quote Builder allows you to create interactive, multi-step quote calculators on your WordPress site. Perfect for automotive services, detailing packages, or any business that needs dynamic pricing forms.

Features

• Multi-Step Wizard: Guide customers through a smooth 6-step quote building process
• Visual Selection Cards: Attractive card-based UI for easy selection
• Dynamic Pricing: Real-time price calculation as selections are made
• Vehicle Size Categories: Small, Mid, Full, and Large/X-Large vehicle options
• Paint Condition Assessment: Visual indicators for different paint conditions
• Polishing Options: Multiple service levels with time estimates
• Paint Protection Products: Product comparison with rating metrics
• Additional Services: Checkbox-style add-ons for extras
• Maintenance Kits: Optional add-on products
• Save & Share: Allow customers to save quotes with share codes
• Email Notifications: Automatic email alerts for new quote submissions
• Admin Dashboard: Manage quotes, change status, view details
• Responsive Design: Works perfectly on mobile devices
• Localization Ready: Fully translatable

Installation

Method 1: Upload via WordPress Admin

1. Download the plugin as a ZIP file
2. Go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin
3. Click Choose File and select the ZIP file
4. Click Install Now
5. Activate the plugin

Method 2: Manual Upload

1. Upload the service-quote-builder folder to /wp-content/plugins/
2. Go to Plugins in WordPress admin
3. Find Service Quote Builder and click Activate

Usage

Basic Usage

Add the following shortcode to any page or post:

[service_quote_builder]

Custom Title

You can customize the header title:

[service_quote_builder title="Get Your Custom Quote"]

Configuration

Admin Settings

Navigate to Quote Builder > Settings to configure:

• Currency Symbol: Set your preferred currency ($, €, £, etc.)
• Currency Position: Before or after the amount
• VAT Rate: Add percentage-based tax
• Notification Email: Email address for quote alerts

Managing Quotes

Navigate to Quote Builder > Quotes to:

• View all submitted quotes
• Filter by status (Pending, Completed, Cancelled)
• View detailed quote breakdowns
• Change quote status
• Delete quotes
• Export quote data

The Quote Builder Steps

1. Vehicle Type: Select vehicle size category
2. Paint Condition: Assess current paint condition
3. Polishing: Choose polishing service level
4. Protection: Select paint protection product
5. Extras: Add additional services (glass, rims, interior, etc.)
6. Details: Enter customer information and submit

Requirements

• WordPress 5.0 or higher
• PHP 7.4 or higher

Screenshots

1. Multi-Step Interface: Clean progress bar showing current step
2. Visual Cards: Attractive selection cards for each option
3. Protection Products: Product comparison with rating bars
4. Running Total: Live sidebar showing quote total
5. Admin Dashboard: Manage all submitted quotes

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I customize the pricing? A: Currently pricing is hardcoded in the template. For customization, you can edit the template file directly.

Q: Does it support multiple languages? A: Yes! The plugin is translation-ready. You can use a translation plugin like WPML or Loco Translate.

Q: Can I add my own products or services? A: Currently you would need to edit the template files to add custom products.

Q: Where are quotes stored? A: Quotes are stored in a custom database table created upon plugin activation.

Q: How do I receive email notifications? A: Configure the notification email in Settings. New quote submissions will trigger an email to this address.

Changelog

1.0.0

• Initial release
• Multi-step quote builder
• Dynamic pricing calculations
• Admin dashboard
• Email notifications
• Save/share functionality

Upgrade Notice

No upgrade notices at this time.

License

This plugin is released under the GPL v2 or later license.

Support

For support, feature requests, or bug reports, please create an issue in the repository or contact the developer.

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Author: Nusrat Jahan Shabnam Version: 1.0.0 Last Updated: 2026-05