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# COSTAR Reviews
**Vendor:** COSTAR Computer Systems  
**Category:** [Auto Shop Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/auto-shop-management)  
**Average Rating:** 4.2/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 3
## About COSTAR
Microsoft's global partner in the business vertical market of Aftermarket Auto Repair and Tire Retail / Distribution.




## COSTAR Reviews
  ### 1. My best experience with costar

**Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Md Imran A. | Piping Engineer, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 30, 2021

**What do you like best about COSTAR?**

It is best for automotive retail and wholesale businesses which manage orders, accounting, purchasing, inventory management.

**What do you dislike about COSTAR?**

It should provide free trials and free versions which this app doesn't provides.

**What problems is COSTAR solving and how is that benefiting you?**

It helps me in billing and making invoice. It also me sorting out the issue work order.

  ### 2. Very user friendly

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Katie M. | Service advisor/ admin support, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** September 02, 2021

**What do you like best about COSTAR?**

Easy use. Functional for automotive usage

**What do you dislike about COSTAR?**

I haven't had too many issues that couldn't be fixed with a phone call.

**What problems is COSTAR solving and how is that benefiting you?**

They are our #1 program used everyday in our shop.

  ### 3. Simple to use

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Automotive | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** July 11, 2018

**What do you like best about COSTAR?**

It’s simple to use with big click buttons and easy to see

**What do you dislike about COSTAR?**

Once you get to order screens it is not as easy to navigate. 

**What problems is COSTAR solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I use it to order from a supplier. 


## COSTAR Discussions
  - [Is CoStar a SaaS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-costar-a-saas)
  - [What is CoStar system?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-costar-system)
  - [Is CoStar a software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-costar-a-software)

- [View COSTAR pricing details and edition comparison](https://www.g2.com/products/costar/reviews?section=pricing&secure%5Bexpires_at%5D=2026-08-13+12%3A01%3A08+-0500&secure%5Bsession_id%5D=3fd077e0-d0ae-4b41-999a-4d206179072e&secure%5Btoken%5D=da5b501c653891bcadb72eec7ca05d8a7304318b48614c01dcc4a63bdc9136f3&format=llm_user)

## COSTAR Features
**Additional Functionality**
- Parts Management
- SMS Messaging
- CRM
- Scheduling
- Customer Database
- Inventory Management
- Contact Database
- Repair Tracking
- Invoice Management
- Appointment Management
- Accounting
- Service History
- Electronic Payments
- Vehicle Tracking
- Activity Dashboard
- Work Order Management
- Transaction History
- Generative AI
- Maintenance Scheduling
- Inspection Management
- Inventory Control
- Job Costing
- Order Management
- Third-Party Integrations
- API
- Employee Time Clock
- VIN Decoder
- Purchase Order Management
- Labor Rates
- Quotes/Estimates
- Performance Metrics
- Payroll Management
- Gift Card Management
- Customizable Reports
- QuickBooks Integration
- Reporting & Statistics
- Cost Tracking
- Multi-Location
- Billing & Invoicing
- AI Copilot
- Progress Tracking
- Time Tracking
- Marketing Management
- Appointment Scheduling
- Customer History
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Reminders
- Job Tracking
- Labor Cost Reporting
- VIN Lookup
- Alerts/Notifications
- Prioritization
- Data Import/Export
- Workflow Management
- Electronic Signature
- Vehicle Information
- Employee Scheduling
- User Management
- Records Management
- Communication Management
- Estimating
- Chat/Messaging
- Document Management

**Operations Management - Auto Shop Management**
- Appointment Scheduling
- Inventory Management
- Task Management
- Digital Vehicle Inspection (DVI)
- Employee Management

**Customer Relationship Management - Auto Shop Management**
- Automated Reminders
- Marketing
- CRM

**Financial Management - Auto Shop Management**
- Reports and Analytics
- Billing and Invoicing
- Estimating

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