As a mechanic, providing accurate and professional estimates is critical to winning customer trust and securing repeat business. However, manually calculating servicing, repairs, and parts costs can be time-consuming and error-prone, leading to frustrated customers and lost revenue.
Enter Workshop Software — a cloud-based solution designed to help mechanics streamline their estimating process. With this powerful tool, you can generate detailed, accurate estimates for servicing, repairs, and parts in minutes, improving customer satisfaction and ensuring your business operates smoothly.
Workshop Software is built with mechanics in mind, offering specialised features that simplify estimating while improving accuracy and efficiency:
Fast, Accurate Estimates: Quickly calculate costs for servicing, repairs, and parts, including labour, with just a few clicks.
Customisable Templates: Use pre-built templates or create custom ones to ensure your estimates match your services and pricing structure.
Integrated Parts Database: Access a database of parts and pricing to streamline estimate creation and ensure up-to-date costs.
Real-Time Updates: Adjust estimates on the fly as job details change, keeping customers informed and eliminating surprises.
Professional Presentation: Generate sleek, branded estimates you can email directly to customers, boosting your professional image.
Labour and Parts Integration: Easily factor in labour rates and parts costs to provide detailed, transparent estimates.
Customer Approval Tools: Send estimates for digital approval, so you can get started on jobs faster and without hassle.
Service and Repair Packages: Pre-build common services (e.g., oil changes or brake repairs) into packages for faster estimates.
Job Conversion Tracking: Monitor which estimates turn into approved jobs, helping you refine your sales process and increase conversions.
Cloud-Based Access: Create and manage estimates from any device, whether you’re in the workshop or on the go.
Multi-Vehicle Support: Generate estimates for multiple vehicles or fleet services with ease.
Comprehensive Reporting: Analyse estimate trends, average job values, and conversion rates to improve profitability and performance.
Workshop Software doesn’t just handle estimates; it provides an all-in-one solution for your business. After creating an estimate, you can easily convert it into an invoice, track the job’s progress, and process payments upon completion. Integration with leading accounting tools such as Xero, QuickBooks, and MYOB ensures your financials are always up-to-date. With tools for job scheduling, technician tracking, and inventory management, Workshop Software gives you complete control over your operations, saving time and eliminating errors.
Accurate and Transparent Costing: Workshop Software eliminates guesswork by incorporating real-time parts pricing and consistent labour rates into your estimates. Customers will appreciate the clarity and reliability of your quotes, helping you build trust and avoid disputes.
Efficiency that Saves Time: With automated calculations and customisable templates, you can generate estimates in minutes, freeing up your time to focus on repairs and servicing. This speed not only impresses customers but also increases your productivity.
Digital Approval and Communication: Customers can review and approve estimates online, saving you the hassle of back-and-forth communication. Once approved, estimates can seamlessly transition into job orders within the software.
Workshop Software is the ultimate tool for mechanics looking to simplify and enhance their estimating process. From fast, accurate calculations to seamless customer communication, invoicing, and job tracking, it’s designed to make your life easier and your business more profitable.
Start your FREE trial today and see how Workshop Software can revolutionise your estimating process and help you deliver a better customer experience. Don’t let outdated methods slow you down — take your business to the next level!
Yes, you can set standard labour rates or customise them for specific jobs, which are automatically factored into your estimates.
Absolutely! You can create and save templates for common services or repairs, making it easy to generate detailed estimates in seconds.
Yes, Workshop Software offers digital approval tools, enabling customers to review and accept estimates online, so you can start work faster.
Yes, estimates can be adjusted in real time, ensuring they remain accurate and up-to-date as the scope of work evolves.
Workshop Software includes job conversion tracking, helping you monitor and improve your estimate-to-job approval rates.
Yes, it’s fully cloud-based, allowing you to access and manage your estimates from any device with an internet connection.
Yes, you can generate reports to analyse estimate trends, conversion rates, and overall profitability, helping you make data-driven decisions.
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.
Don’t see your system or need customisation? Get in touch! We don’t believe in a cookie-cutter approach for your workshop, and we always add new integrations.
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