Auto repair shop software should include features that facilitate the sales process. Performing pricing calculations are the foundation of system sales support. Flexibility in pricing can allow for targeted sales while ensuring that desired profit margins are realized. Presenting the customer with alternatives and assisting them with the decision process is an effective sales technique. …
Auto repair shop scheduling software is an important software feature. It can assist the shop in loading work to capacity without overbooking. It can also assist in avoiding resource conflicts and maximizing resource utilization. Following are areas in which scheduling software can improve shop performance:
Auto repair shop management software should contain some basic reports to assist in making management decisions on where resources need to be directed. Three areas this can be applied to are sales, marketing and performance. Following are examples of what reporting should be included:
Auto Repair Shop Software can employ different architectures and a business owner must determine the best alternative. The major factors to consider are functionality, cost and ease of use. The primary consideration should be functionality meaning that what the system does should take precedence over how it does it. Between systems with similar capabilities different …
Starting a new automotive repair business requires a good deal of focus. Whether a first-time business owner or an existing auto repair shop owner expanding into a new location the same areas must be considered. Marketing, sales, operations and software are all important areas that a business owner must focus on:
A system that’s designed to support the basics of repair and at the same time allow for growth and expanded usage is the best alternative for a startup shop. This way as the business grows the functionality of the system can be expanded without having to change systems. Following are points on auto repair shop …
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The only constant in life is change (Heraclitus – Greek Philosopher). And change in our world continues to accelerate. In addition to the evolution of the business environment in which we operate there are sometimes significant unforeseen events that impact the way we operate. In order to succeed we must continue to adapt and adjust …
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Changing system architecture and advances in technology have brought about increased capabilities for auto repair shops and with them come more challenges. Distributed systems, the increased use of portable devices and enhanced communication abilities have resulted in many challenges for the auto repair shop owner. Following are areas in which this has occurred:
Albeit minimal at the time of this writing – the impact of electric vehicles on the automotive repair industry is a factor to be considered. The use of electric vehicles will continue to grow and the maintenance requirements of these vehicles being different than gas powered vehicles will impact the automotive repair business. Following are …
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Establishing controls in automotive repair shop processes can be a significant factor in business success. Any business has the potential for losses to be incurred where there are openings in established practices. Making controls an integral part of business process design will have a significant impact on avoiding this kind of problem. Following are areas …
