ARI (Auto Repair Software)

1. Download and sign up. Set your shop details, tax and labor rates, and add common services to speed up estimating. 2. Add customers and vehicles. Import existing lists or create new records with contact info and vehicle details to build service history. 3. Create an estimate. Open a work order, note the customer concern, add parts and labor, attach photos, and generate a professional estimate for approval. 4. Convert to a job and track work. Assign a technician, start time tracking, update status, perform a digital inspection, and record used parts. 5. Invoice and follow up. Convert the work order to an invoice, collect payment, schedule the next visit, review reports, and reorder low inventory.