“They Laughed When I Handed Them the Invoice… But They Signed It Anyway.”
You know the feeling. You’ve spent three days under a hood, your knuckles are raw, and the job is finally done. Then comes the “I didn’t authorize that” conversation.
In some states, that conversation isn’t just a headache—it’s a legal trap. If you don’t have the exact right legalese on your paperwork, you’re one grumpy customer away from a state inspection or a voided bill.
Most shops handle this with a stack of dusty carbon-copy forms clipped to a clipboard. It’s 2026. ARI (Auto Repair Software) presents a better way.
The 22-Minute Paperwork Headache (Solved in 1 Click)
Before this update, staying compliant meant:
- Searching Google for “California BAR disclosure requirements.”
- Printing separate authorization sheets.
- Chasing down a customer for a physical signature.
- Filing that paper in a drawer and praying it doesn’t get lost.
= 22+ minutes of wasted time per car.
With ARI’s new Custom Disclosure Forms, that time goes back to your wrench. We’ve built the legal requirements of the most “difficult” states directly into the app.
How it works (The “No-Brainer” Setup)
You don’t need a law degree to use this. It’s built for mechanics, not attorneys.
- Pick Your State: Whether you’re dealing with Florida’s FDACS rights or California’s strict BAR mandates, just select your state from the dropdown.
- Instant Compliance: One click and ARI fills in the exact legal language required. No more guessing.
- Digital Signature: Your customer signs right on your phone or tablet.
- Auto-Archive: The signature, the date, and the “Yes, I authorize this” checkbox are saved forever to that specific Job Card.
“I shipped my first 10 digital authorizations today. No paper, no ‘I forgot what I signed,’ and it took me 30 seconds to set up. I wanna cry 🥲” — Actual feedback from an ARI early adopter.
What’s inside the box?
We’ve pre-loaded presets for the heavy hitters:
- California: BAR authorization and parts condition disclosures.
- Florida: Shop supplies and estimate rights.
- Illinois & New York: Consumer rights and body parts identification.
- Plus 5 more states (MI, VA, OH, NC, MA) and a Non-OEM Parts disclosure for the 31+ states that require it.
Stop Chasing Paper. Start Turning Wrenches.
Before: Printing, filing, and hoping you’re legal.
After: One tap, one signature, 100% compliant.
This isn’t just a “feature”—it’s your shop’s insurance policy against “he-said, she-said” disputes. And at $39.99/month, it’s probably cheaper than the paper you’re currently wasting.
Find it here: Profile > Disclaimer > Custom Disclosure Form
