Vehicle Management

Scan VINs, decode license plates, add service reminders, and get detailed car info from NHTSA. Add as many vehicles you want and manage them from your phone.
Here’s what to expect when using this auto repair software

Advanced Vehicle Management with ARI

Vehicle Discovery

Easily find data for any vehicle make and model
ARI leverages 3 different, state-of-the-art, vehicle databases in order to ensure a wide range of vehicle make and models. We cover close to 4M vehicle types between 1945 to 2021.

We use NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) database for VIN decoding as well as CarFax integration. This is one of the biggest directories of vehicles. It includes vehicle info such as trim model, engine variant, coolant type, transmission type, fuel specs, and more.

All you have to do is point your camera phone to the license plate and ARI will read and decode your license plate according to CarFax database. Please note that this applies mostly to vehicle manufactures in US after 1995.

Find more info about your vehicle using just the year, make, and model. ARI connects to a huge database that contains close to 4 million vehicles.

Vehicle Diagnosis

Use powerful integrations for diagnosis and vehicle management
Service History

As any mechanic would agree, accurate diagnosis is the key to any successful repair project! That is why the ARI team has put tremendous efforts into adding some of the best car diagnosis features in this auto repair software.

We also use CarMD for the advanced vehicle diagnosis section of ARI. This functionality allows you to get crucial data based on VIN. The data contains OBD port location, repair report, upcoming maintenance, TSB, safety recalls, etc.

Vehicle Management Options

Add photos, set reminders, attach owners

No auto repair software is complete without some advanced vehicle management options. Rest assured that with ARI, you get everything you need to run your shop easily and confidently.

ARI allows you to create automatic service reminders for your vehicle owners. In other words, the system will notify your clients via email when their service is due. In addition, you will be notified as well so you can book the client in advance into your shop.

You’ve heard the expression: “a picture is worth a thousand words”. Well, that stands true for auto repair software as much as anything else in life. Attaching a vehicle photo to your invoices will make them look professional.

Are you servicing car fleets? Do you want to keep all those vehicles under one single owner? With ARI you can create a connection between the owner and its vehicles so that you can easily check all their invoices, estimates, jobcards, and even generate billing statements!

Label Your Vehicles

Manage your autos easier with labels
Are you tired of trying to find a vehicle in your database? Maybe you wanted to take a note while receiving a client but did not have a good way to do it? At ARI, we thought about that for you. You can create multiple custom labels for each of your vehicles. You can even manage all these labels in a way that you can really get the best out of your auto repair workflow!

VIN Barcode Reader

Point your camera on a VIN and ARI will do the rest
VIN decoding
Using your phone or tablet’s camera, ARI can read any VIN barcode and add it to your vehicle’s entry. After that, you can use our VIN decoder to extract all the info about the vehicle. VIN barcode readers are extremely useful for vehicle management. Many of our mechanic clients use this as their main go-to tool when it comes to auto repair services!

In order to ensure accurate client management, ARI allows you to create a connection between a vehicle and its owner. This way, when you scan a VIN or read a license plate, not only will you get the vehicle data but also its associated owner!

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.

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.

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