The More You Use – The Better It Gets

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Have You Tried ARI’s Most Powerful Features Yet?

Mechanics say these features bring added value to their Auto Repair shops

 

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Vehicle Inspections

Studies have shown that auto repair shops that offer 50-point inspection reports to their clients have gotten 43% more returning clients than their competition. ARI comes with one of the best Vehicle Inspection features on the market. Period.
Create a Car Inspection In Minutes with ARI

 

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Automatic Service Reminders

Have you just finished an oil change? Or maybe you replaced a fuel filter?
Make sure to create a service reminder and ARI will automatically notify your clients when the next service is due.
How to Add Service Reminders

 

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Expense Tracking

From employee salaries and vendor invoices all the way to and electricity bills and rent, ARI can help you keep a record of all your business expenses. There is no way to build a profitable business without knowing exactly what your expenses are. Let ARI help you save money
Learn More About Tracking Expenses

 

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Time Logs

Track mechanics’ times so you make sure that your shop is fully optimized and everyone works at max capacity. With ARI, you can clock in and clock out every time you start a new job. That will surely be useful.
Learn More About Time Logs

 

ARI comes with many other useful features such as CarFax vehicle history reports, advanced diagnostic, online booking, custom invoice templates, and much much more.
If you’d like us to add a new feature, make sure to get in touch with us.

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ARI Update – Usability Improvements and bug fixes

ARI’s recent update features significant usability enhancements designed to make managing your auto repair business smoother, more reliable, and more efficient. We’ve focused on fixing everyday frustrations and making your work easier. This update also introduces exciting new features, including free AI Labor Guides, an AI Chatbot, and the ability

ARI Update – Complete Design Overhaul

Here at ARI (Auto Repair Software), we’ve been busy behind the scenes, not just patching up the usual “bugs” but giving our entire auto repair software a serious makeover. Think of it like taking a reliable vehicle, refreshing its engine, and then giving it a sleek new paint job and

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6 Auto Shop Tips for 2025 | ARI Blog for Repair Pros

It’s Time to Refresh Your Auto Care Business: 6 Actionable Tips for 2025   What’s the one thing that the successful auto shops have in common? They all lean into change.    If you want to stay competitive in the auto industry, it means you should be willing to adjust

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ARI is a SourceForge Top Performer

Running a repair shop means putting in the work every single day – the long hours, the tough jobs, the endless details. We built ARI (Auto Repair Software) to try and make that grind a little easier. And guess what? According to users on SourceForge, we’re doing a pretty good

Auto Repair Software Earns High Achiever Award

ARI (Auto Repair Software) Reviews Hey, everyone! We’ve got some news we’re excited to share, and honestly, it’s all thanks to you. ARI(Auto Repair Software) just received a letter from Top Business Software, earning their High Achiever Award for Spring 2025. This award comes straight from user reviews, which tells

Free Labor Guides, Mechanic Assistant, and a Complete New Look in ARI

The long wait is over, and we are excited to introduce you to ARI(Auto Repair Software )‘s newest software update. We worked tirelessly for 6 months and are happy to present an app version that will drastically improve your shop management experience. In this article, we will give you an

Client Management

Add clients, vehicles & all the details that are relevant to them

Vehicle Management

Create detailed inspections with checklists, damage reports

Inventory Management

Manage your parts, tires, business assets, and all other important items.

Job Cards

Track labor progress, start & stop work clocks, approve & deny services.

Estimates

Create professional quotes for your auto repair clients

Invoices

Generate professional invoices for your auto shop’s clients

Inspections

Generate damage reports & attach pictures to your auto inspections

Appointments

Let your clients book your services online from the comfort of their home

Service Reminders

Earn return customers by reminding them when service is due

Accounting

Create purchase orders, track your expenses, and monitor your profits

OBD Scanner

Read Engine Error Codes with ARI monitor car’s parameters live

Reports & Stats

Reports for your business performance & export the data

Payments

Never miss a payment keep an eye on your invoice billing process

Marketing

Reach your core customers & market business across different channels

Vendors

Manage vendors, partners & orders for a streamlined repair experience

Time Tracking

Monitor and label the activity of multiple employees

Payment Processing

Receive payments on your Online Invoices with the world’s most renowned payment networks

Parts Ordering with
PartsTech

Order parts easily with PartsTech and ARI! Smooth and reliable parts procurement process.

M1 Labor Guides and
Estimates

Every mechanic benefits from quality Repair Guides and Car Repair Estimates.

Vehicle History with
CarFax

Get Service History Instantly. Decode VINs and Plates with Accurate Data from a Leading Supplier.

Car Diagnose with
CarMD

Get Diagnostic & Maintenance Info. Access Diagnosis, Solutions, and Problem Predictions.

Accounting with
QuickBooks

Sync ARI invoices to QuickBooks Online. Manage customers and inventory.

AI Labor
Guides

Get detailed labor guides, labor times, and estimates from the world's first AI labor guides system.

POS Terminal from 360Payments

Process In-Person Payments On The Spot. Geared towards auto repair businesses.

Customer Financing With Wisetack

ARI has partnered with Wisetack to offer your clients extra payment options for auto repair services.

Get Started

A complete guide to setting up and running your auto repair business

Profile Setup

ARI offers features and settings tailored for auto repair services

ARI Demo

Test the features and see if it’s the right fit for you

Update ARI

You must ensure you keep your app updated all the time

ARI Awards

Here are our most notable achievements over the years.

Blog

Welcome to ARI's blog for updates, articles, and guides

ARI Videos

Welcome To ARI's Official Video Library

ARI Affiliate Program

Earn rewards and ARI credits by referring our app to friends

Client Portal

ARI’s client portal lets clients easily stay informed when they visit you

Multiple Users

How to add multiple users to your ARI Profile