ARI Ranked Best Auto Repair Software Company of 2021 by Digital.com

ARI has received another award for Best Auto Repair Software in its category!

 

The company was recognized among the most efficient platforms for tracking service history, managing work orders, and more 

 

best auto repair software award for ARI

Digital.com, a leading independent review website for small business online tools, products, and services, has announced ARI among the best auto repair software companies of 2021. The top solutions were evaluated based on three main criteria. 

 

ARI and other systems were required to provide comprehensive features like work order management, service history tracking, and billing/invoicing. Experts at Digital.com also examined solutions with built-in CRM tools to schedule emails,  track leads, and get a wide-ranging perspective of the entire sales process. Reporting tools are also critical for measuring and improving performance.

Digital.com’s research team conducted a 40-hour assessment of over 50 solutions. To access the complete list of best auto repair software, please visit

https://www.digital.com/best-auto-repair-software/

 

ABOUT ARI
ARI stands for Auto Repair Invoicing, but it means much more than that. This auto repair software comes with a very wide range of features, all dedicated specifically to mechanics and repair shop owners. Started back in 2016, ARI has rapidly become one of the most trusted auto repair apps in the automotive industry. More than 5000 mechanics are now using ARI on a daily basis for all their repair tasks, from appointment booking to invoicing.

 

ABOUT DIGITAL.COM
Digital.com reviews and compares the best products, services, and software for running or growing a small business website or online shop. The platform collects twitter comments and uses sentiment analysis to score companies and their products. Digital.com was founded in 2015 and formerly known as Review Squirrel.

To learn more, visit https://digital.com/

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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

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M1 Labor Guides and
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Vehicle History with
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Car Diagnose with
CarMD

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Accounting with
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POS Terminal from 360Payments

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