Providing accurate and professional estimates is a cornerstone of running a successful auto repair business. Customers expect transparency and efficiency when they inquire about repair costs for their vehicles. However, manually calculating the cost of parts, labour, and repairs can lead to errors, delays, and dissatisfied clients.
Enter Workshop Software — a cloud-based solution built to simplify the estimating process for auto repair shops. Designed specifically for automotive businesses, it enables you to generate detailed, professional estimates quickly and accurately, ensuring your customers receive clear and trustworthy quotes.
Workshop Software streamlines your entire estimating process, allowing you to focus on what you do best — repairing vehicles. Key features include:
Quick and Accurate Quotes: Generate precise estimates for repairs, servicing, and parts in just a few clicks.
Parts Pricing Integration: Access up-to-date parts pricing to eliminate guesswork and ensure cost accuracy.
Customisable Estimate Templates: Build and save templates tailored to common repairs, streamlining the quoting process.
Real-Time Adjustments: Make instant updates to estimates as new information or requests arise.
Professional Presentation: Create polished, branded estimates that can be shared with customers via email or SMS for a modern and professional impression.
Labour Rate Management: Incorporate standard or custom labour rates into estimates, ensuring every quote reflects the true scope of work.
Digital Customer Approval: Send estimates for online review and approval, enabling faster work authorisation and fewer delays.
Pre-Built Service Packages: Use packages for recurring services like oil changes or brake repairs to save time and standardise pricing.
Multi-Vehicle and Fleet Support: Generate estimates for individual vehicles or entire fleets with ease.
Seamless Workflow Integration: Convert approved estimates into invoices and job orders without re-entering data.
Cloud-Based Access: Manage estimates from anywhere — whether you’re in the office, on the shop floor, or working remotely.
Comprehensive Reporting: Track estimate trends, conversion rates, and average job values to refine your business strategy.
Workshop Software goes beyond just estimating. It’s an all-in-one platform that supports your entire workflow. After generating an estimate, you can seamlessly create job orders, track job progress, and generate invoices upon completion.
Integrated payment processing ensures you get paid faster, while accounting integrations with tools like Xero, QuickBooks, and MYOB simplify bookkeeping and compliance. With tools for technician scheduling, inventory management, and customer communication, Workshop Software is the ultimate tool for running an efficient and profitable auto repair shop.
Transparent and Accurate Quotes: Workshop Software calculates all costs, including parts, labour, and additional charges, with precision. Customers will appreciate the clarity and reliability of your estimates, building trust and reducing disputes.
Faster Estimates for Better Customer Experience: Save time with pre-built templates, real-time parts pricing, and automated calculations. Delivering a professional estimate in minutes leaves a great impression and improves your efficiency.
Digital Customer Interaction: Enable customers to review and approve estimates online, reducing unnecessary delays. Approved estimates automatically flow into your workflow, saving you time and effort.
Workshop Software simplifies estimating, enhances efficiency, and improves customer satisfaction. With fast, accurate quotes, seamless job tracking, invoicing, and accounting integrations, it’s the ultimate solution for modern auto repair shops.
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Workshop Software integrates with parts databases and suppliers, providing up-to-date pricing for all components.
Workshop Software seamlessly syncs with all the critical systems and tools that power your business. Accounting, marketing, CRM, purchasing, Digital Vehicle Inspection, and more are all connected in one place and safely secured in the cloud. No starting from scratch, lost data, or disruption to the business.
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