Introducing the Client Portal | ARI v.13 Update

Client Portal Illustration

Our most significant software update for the season is here. We are presenting ARI v.13. Follow the articles for detailed feature breakdowns, and don’t forget the summary at the end.

Please read this guide to get the app’s latest version.

This week, we will give you a short overview of the Client Portal. A way for your clients to see their entire business with you. It is used for everything from tracking Invoices, Payments, and Inspections to live chatting with you.

See the complete guide below and learn how to share the client portal with your customers.

Client Portal Guide

Client Portal Key Features

With the portal, your clients get a complete summary of their Invoices, Appointments, and other business items. The data is relevant to one client at a time – and they need login keys to access it. You control what they see as the data is taken directly from ARI. That means the portal automatically updates after making any edits to the client profile, invoices, inspections, vehicles, or other relevant info.

Here’s how to give access to your clients:

Open a Client -> Client Portal -> Send via Email | Send via Text | Copy to clipboard

To preview it yourself before sending it – simply hit preview.

You can grant or stop access to the portal anytime via the toggle button on the client portal page.

Clients can open the help center and start a conversation with you. You will receive an in-app notification if you are working in ARI. Or get a push notification with the app in the background if you allow it from the device settings.

*Quick Demo

client portal short demo

Get Paid with Square Terminal & POS App (BETA)

If you already use Square for online payments through ARI, you know the convenience of having invoices paid automatically. But what about the customer standing right in front of you? Previously, taking a card payment meant using a separate system and manually updating ARI later. That’s double the work and

Repair cost estimation from in ARI's client portal
Introducing Our AI Cost Estimator

Introducing the AI Cost Estimator: Turn “Sticker Shock” into Booked Appointments One of the hardest parts of being a service advisor is breaking the news to a customer who has no idea what a repair actually costs. We are excited to announce the AI Cost Estimator—a powerful new tool available

Our New Purchase Order Workflow

Master Your Inventory with ARI’s Purchase Orders Running low on parts in the middle of a busy week can bring your shop to a standstill. If you can save the time drain of endless calls, manual tracking, and chaotic orders, you will see your productivity ramp up. With the new

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Introducing Expense Tracking in the Client Portal

Your Client Portal Just Got Smarter: Introducing Expense Tracking for Vehicle Owners Keeping customers engaged between visits is one of the biggest hurdles in the auto repair industry. That’s why we’re constantly innovating to make the ARI Client Portal more valuable—not just for your shop, but for the vehicle owners

account mapping in ARI's QuickBooks integration
Easier Accounting with our All-New QuickBooks Integration

A Game-Changing Update for Auto Repair Shop Accounting We are thrilled to announce a comprehensive overhaul of the ARI QuickBooks integration. For shop owners, accounting is often the most tedious part of the day. And we changed that for your convenience. We’ve updated the integration to an intelligent, synchronous financial

ARI shops interactive leads map
Introducing Leads and ARI Shops

Get Discovered by Local Customers: Introducing “Leads” & ARI Shops Your shop is about to become visible to thousands of customers looking for trusted local mechanics—and it won’t cost you a dime. Marketing an auto repair shop usually comes with a painful trade-off: You either spend big on ads, or

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

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

Update ARI

You must ensure you keep your app updated all the time

Profile Setup

ARI offers features and settings tailored for auto repair services

Blog

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

ARI Awards

Here are our most notable achievements over the years.

Online Documents

Get the most out of your client management with our online documents

ARI Demo

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

ARI Videos

Welcome To ARI's Official Video Library

ARI Affiliate Program

Earn rewards and ARI credits by referring our app to friends