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title: Reporting on item types and brands
description: "Use the Item Type and Brands reports to see which kinds of items and brands appear in jobs during a selected period. ## Before you start - Choose the question you want the report to answer and the period you…"
url: "https://repairpilot.com/help/reporting-on-item-types-and-brands/"
updated: "2026-10-25"
category: "Reporting & Insights"
---

# Reporting on item types and brands

Use the Item Type and Brands reports to see which kinds of items and brands appear in jobs during a selected period.

## Before you start

- Choose the question you want the report to answer and the period you want to review.
- Report figures depend on the jobs and records saved in Repair Pilot for that period.

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### Open the report

Select **Reports** in the main navigation and open **Item Type Report** or **Brands Report** under Customers & Trends.

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### Choose the date range

Use the period selector at the top of the report. Select a preset period or choose a custom range.

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### Review the results

Read the report charts and tables to compare item categories or brands in jobs booked during the selected period. Use **About this report** when available to check how the figures are calculated.

## What happens next

Repair Pilot updates the report to show data for the selected period. Check the dates shown on screen before comparing or sharing results.

## Common questions

**What does the Item Type Report show?**
It shows which item categories are being repaired most often.

**What does the Brands Report show?**
It shows brand trends across jobs booked in the selected period.

## Related guides

[How to access and filter reports](https://repairpilot.com/help/how-to-access-and-filter-reports/) · [Exporting reports to CSV](https://repairpilot.com/help/exporting-reports-to-csv/)

*Last verified: 25 October 2026. This guide reflects the interface and workflow at that time.*