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SaaS-Based Solution for Automobile Service Garages

The automobile service industry, particularly garages that cater to vehicle services, faced challenges in streamlining operations, managing inventory and enhancing customer experience. With the increasing complexity of services and the need for accurate record-keeping, there was a clear demand for an integrated solution.

 

Challenges

Garages juggled multiple platforms to manage employees, inventory, customer records and financial transactions. This often led to inefficiencies, errors and missed revenue opportunities. The industry needed a unified platform that could seamlessly handle:

  • Employee management and timesheet tracking
  • Customer and vehicle record maintenance
  • Inventory management for vehicle parts
  • Invoicing and financial reporting
  • Service reminders and recommendations
 

Solution

Our team developed a robust SaaS-based solution tailored for the automobile service industry with the following features:

Employee Management

Streamlined addition, updating and tracking of employee data, coupled with timesheet management. Salaries were calculated based on these timesheets, ensuring accurate compensation.

Parts & Inventory Management

Defined and managed vehicle parts, tracked inventory levels, set up initial inventory, ordered parts and managed deliveries against ordered parts.

Reporting

Offered a suite of management reports, providing insights into operations, revenue, expenses and customer engagement. Auto Send Report functionality. Recognizing the importance of timely information dissemination, this feature

allowed admins to configure specific reports for automatic dispatch. Whether it was daily summaries, inventory levels, financial overviews, or any other crucial data, the system could be set up to automatically generate and send these reports to designated recipients at predefined intervals. This ensured that stakeholders, whether they were garage owners, managers, or other key personnel, received consistent updates without manual intervention. By automating this process, the system not only saved valuable administrative time but also ensured that decision-makers always had up-to-date information at their fingertips, empowering them to make informed decisions promptly

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Inspection Form

This tool allowed engineers to conduct a meticulous inspection of every vehicle component. If any part required attention, it was marked on the form and images were taken for visual evidence. This detailed form, complete with images, was

then sent to the client for review, ensuring complete transparency. Clients could see firsthand any issues and provide approval for the recommended services. Once approved, these services were seamlessly added to the invoice. This feature not only streamlined the service process but also fostered a high level of trust between the garage and its clients, enhancing customer loyalty and ensuring no work was done without explicit consent.

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Customer & Vehicle Management

Maintained detailed profiles of individual and fleet customers, tracked their vehicles and browsed previous services.

Invoicing & Payments

Created detailed invoices encompassing customer data, vehicle details, parts used and services rendered. Managed payments against these invoices, provided options to void invoices and added warranty notes.

PartsTech API

This integration provided garages with a direct channel to place orders on PartsTech, with all order details instantly reflected within the system. Whether it was parts or tire purchases, or even tracking labor hours associated with specific

tasks, the PartsTech API integration ensured that all relevant data was fetched and updated in real-time. This eliminated the need for manual data entry, reduced the chances of errors and streamlined the entire procurement process. By bridging the gap between parts ordering and service execution, this feature significantly improved operational efficiency and ensured that garages could provide timely and accurate services to their customers.

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Motors API

This integration allowed garages to effortlessly retrieve detailed information about any vehicle. By simply inputting a few basic details or the vehicle's VIN (Vehicle Identification Number), the system could pull comprehensive data including the

vehicle's make, model, year of manufacture, as well as specific details like the appropriate filters and tires for the vehicle. This feature not only streamlined the vehicle check-in process but also ensured accuracy in service recommendations and parts replacements, enhancing the overall efficiency of the garage operations and elevating the customer service experience.

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Financial Management

Managed expenses, non-stock parts purchases, recurring expenses and vendor dues. The system generated detailed financial reports, aiding in decision-making.

Vendor Management

Managed vendor details, purchases and tracked due amounts.

Reminders

Automated reminders for oil changes, brake checks and other service recommendations, enhancing customer engagement and ensuring repeat business.

Service Management

Defined labour services with pricing, tracked services performed on vehicles and added service recommendations. The system also facilitated inspections, particularly for brakes and tires.

 

Outcome

The solution transformed the way garages operated

Operational Efficiency

Unified platform reduced manual processes and errors.

Revenue Growth

Enhanced inventory management and service reminders led to increased sales and customer retention.

Improved Customer Experience

Automated reminders and detailed service records ensured personalised and timely service.

Efficient Vehicle Onboarding

The Motors API integration allowed garages to quickly retrieve essential vehicle details. This not only expedited the vehicle check-in process but also ensured accurate service recommendations based on the vehicle's make, model and year.

Enhanced Transparency

The Inspection Form feature ensured a transparent service process, allowing clients to visually verify and approve any service requirements. This fostered a deeper trust between garages and their clients, leading to increased customer loyalty.

Automated Reporting

The Auto Send Report feature ensured that key stakeholders received timely and consistent updates. By automating report dispatch, decision-makers were always equipped with the latest data, enabling them to make informed strategic decisions.

Streamlined Procurement

With the PartsTech API integration, garages could directly place and track orders for parts and tires. This real-time synchronization eliminated manual data entry, reduced errors and ensured that the right parts were always on hand, leading to faster service turnaround times.

This case study encapsulates the transformative impact of the SaaS-based solution on automobile service garages. By addressing every operational challenge, the solution empowered garages to focus on delivering top-notch vehicle services.

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