5 Things You May Not Know About ARI

That Could Help Your Business Grow

ARI has been around for more than 4 years now and we’ve made some great progress since the first time the app was launched. Although we try to keep you informed of all the changes we make, some things can go unnoticed.

Here are 5 things we believe are the most underrated features of ARI. Using them can help your business grow and save you time.

 

1. Automatic Service Reminders

You may know that you can create service reminders for your clients, but many of our users don’t realize that ARI also sends automatic service reminders to clients when their service is due. Just make sure your client has a valid email address and Send Automatic Reminders checkbox is marked.

2. Message Functionality

Whether you need to leave some internal notes on a JobCard or want to communicate something to an employee, you can use the built-in message functionality. Just click the Activity Logs button on the home and write your message!

3. Online Booking

ARI can create a unique link that you can share with your clients and they can easily book your services online. You can put that link on your website or print a QR code and send it in your emails to your clients. Just go to Appointments and follow the instructions to setup online appointments!

4. Recommended Services

Open any existing JobCard and click on a labor item. You will see that you have an option to mark it as Recommended. What that does is allowing your client to choose whether they want that service performed or not. They can do that directly from the digital estimate.

This is a great way to upsell your services and show your clients that you really care about their vehicles.

 

5. Car Maintenance Info

Many users don’t know that ARI can provide details repair reports and labor times for upcoming maintenance of any VIN. Check out the Diagnose functionality.

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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

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Our New Purchase Order Workflow

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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

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.

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