Auto repair software includes products that assist automotive technicians with car repair procedures and office tasks. Car service businesses (e.g. body shop, inspection, collision repair) utilize these tools to manage vehicle databases and track information, such as repair history, maintenance schedules, job estimates, and various diagnostics, as well as repair mapping and ordering parts. Managers can also use some auto repair products to organize and communicate with their workforce. Auto repair systems may provide tools for or integrate with products that handle
billing,
accounting and inventory management Drivers can use some auto repair solutions to estimate the cost for personal car repairs and get quotes from local mechanics.
To qualify for inclusion in the Auto Repair category, a product must:
- Provide one or more tools for managing automotive maintenance and repair operations including customer databases, parts inventory, job scheduling, and repair instructions