Stop Wasting Hours on Manual Repair Estimates and Part Orders Own a Custom AI System Built for Your Shop's Workflow
In the auto body industry, shops lose an average of 25 hours per week to disjointed tools that don't integrate with estimating software like CCC or Mitchell. Our tailored solutions eliminate this chaos, delivering 40% faster turnaround times and reducing errors in claims processing by up to 70%.
Join 150+ automotive businesses with seamless, owned AI systems
The "Fragmented Workflow" Problem
Disjointed Estimates and Insurance Claims for Collision Damage Assessments
Manual Parts Sourcing Across Multiple OEM and Aftermarket Vendors for Frame and Panel Repairs
Inaccurate Inventory Tracking for Collision Repair Consumables Like Adhesives and Filler Materials
Delayed Customer Updates on Vehicle Repair Progress During Downtime
Error-Prone Scheduling of Technician Shifts for Specialized Tasks Like Welding and Alignment
Fragmented Customer Data from Multiple Touchpoints Including RO Entry and Post-Repair Inspections
Our Tailored AI Solution for Auto Body Efficiency
With over a decade of experience building enterprise-grade systems for automotive SMBs, we've helped shops like yours transition from subscription overload to owned, scalable operations.
Why Choose Us
We craft a custom-built AI platform that integrates directly with your existing tools—think seamless syncing between shop management software, inventory databases, and insurance portals. No more wrestling with HubSpot's generic CRM that ignores repair-specific workflows. Our approach starts with auditing your daily operations, from dent assessments to final invoicing, then engineers a unified system that adapts to your shop's unique rhythm. It's flexible, secure, and designed to handle the high-volume chaos of collision repairs without breaking a sweat.
What Makes Us Different:
Unlock Industry-Leading Efficiency for Your Shop
Accelerated Repair Turnaround
Accelerated Repair Turnaround: Our custom AI cuts cycle times by 35%, on average, for high-volume collision jobs. Imagine pulling up a vehicle's full repair history, including VIN-specific frame measurements and prior paint codes, instantly—no more digging through emails or paper files. Shops using our systems report completing jobs 2-3 days faster, boosting customer satisfaction and enabling 20% more daily bay intakes for dent and scratch repairs.
Reduced Parts and Labor Errors
Reduced Parts and Labor Errors: Error rates in parts ordering drop by 60% with predictive AI that cross-references OEM specs against your inventory for components like bumper assemblies and airbag modules. One client avoided $15,000 in overstock last quarter by forecasting demand based on seasonal collision trends in urban hail damage, freeing up cash for shop expansions and new frame straighteners.
Seamless Insurance and Compliance Handling
Seamless Insurance and Compliance Handling: Automate claims submission and approvals for PDR and structural repairs, ensuring 95% accuracy in documentation with CCC pathway integration. This eliminates disputes that tie up techs, with built-in audits to meet I-CAR Gold Class standards—shops see a 50% reduction in supplemental billing cycles for aluminum panel work, getting paid faster without the hassle of estimator callbacks.
What Clients Say
"Before AIQ Labs, we were glued to our screens chasing parts quotes from five different suppliers for OEM fenders and aftermarket lights. Their custom system now auto-pulls availability from our vendors, cross-checks with Mitchell estimates, and slots it into RO approvals—we've shaved two days off average repairs on fleet truck collisions and our techs actually get lunch breaks now."
Mike Rivera
Shop Manager, Precision Collision Center
"HubSpot was a nightmare for tracking customer follow-ups after frame alignments and ADAS calibrations. AIQ built us a tailored dashboard that notifies us the second a car hits 500 miles post-repair via integrated telematics. Revenue from repeat work on wheel alignments jumped 28% in six months, and insurance audits for torque specs are a breeze."
Sarah Chen
Owner, Elite Auto Body
"We used to lose hours manually entering damage reports for unibody structures into our accounting software like QuickBooks. This owned AI setup integrates everything seamlessly—parts from LKQ, labor for MIG welding, even customer texts via SMS gateways. Last year, it saved us over 1,200 man-hours on high-end SUV refinish jobs, and we're finally scaling without hiring more admins."
Tom Hargrove
Operations Director, Apex Repair Network
Simple 3-Step Process
Discovery and Audit
We dive into your shop's operations, mapping out pain points like estimate delays or inventory mismatches to design a solution that fits like a custom paint job.
Custom Build and Integration
Our engineers construct your AI system from the ground up, weaving in integrations with your tools for a frictionless workflow that scales with your business.
Deployment and Optimization
We roll out the system with hands-on training, then monitor and tweak it based on real shop data, ensuring peak performance like a well-tuned engine.
Why We're Different
What's Included
Common Questions
How does this custom system integrate with my existing shop management software?
We start by assessing tools like Shop-Ware or Tekmetric, then build direct API connections for bidirectional data flow. For instance, repair orders automatically sync to inventory and accounting, eliminating double-entry. Unlike HubSpot's limited plugins, our integrations handle automotive specifics like labor codes and parts matrices, ensuring 99% uptime. Implementation takes 4-6 weeks, with minimal disruption— we've done this for over 50 shops, reducing integration errors by 80%. You'll own the code, so future tweaks are yours without vendor dependencies.
What makes this better than off-the-shelf tools like Zapier for automations?
Zapier excels at simple tasks but crumbles under complex auto body workflows, like chaining estimate approvals to parts orders and tech assignments. Our custom AI builds robust, error-proof automations that learn from your data—predicting delays from supplier backlogs, for example. Clients save 30% on time compared to Zaps that break monthly. No per-task fees; you own it all. We've engineered systems that process 500+ daily transactions without hiccups, far beyond no-code limits, giving you unlimited flexibility as your shop grows.
Can I really own the system without ongoing subscriptions?
Absolutely. Unlike HubSpot's $800+ monthly traps, we deliver a one-time build with ownership of the full codebase and infrastructure. You control hosting, updates, and data—no lock-in. For auto body shops, this means customizing for unique needs like frame machine integrations without extra costs. Post-launch, optional support is flat-fee, not recurring. One client ditched three subscriptions, saving $12,000 annually, and now scales repairs 25% faster with their tailored asset.
How secure is this for handling sensitive customer and repair data?
Security is baked in from the start, with enterprise-grade encryption, role-based access, and compliance to standards like GDPR and automotive-specific regs. We use secure APIs to protect VINs, photos, and claims info, audited quarterly. Unlike generic CRMs, our systems include anomaly detection to flag unusual access, like during insurance disputes. We've built for regulated environments, ensuring zero data breaches in 150+ deployments. Your shop's data stays yours, hosted on your preferred secure cloud for peace of mind.
What's the timeline and cost for a typical auto body shop implementation?
Timelines vary by complexity, but most shops see a working prototype in 4 weeks, full deployment in 8-12. Costs start at $25,000 for core integrations, scaling to $50,000 for advanced AI like predictive forecasting—ROI hits in 3-6 months via efficiency gains. We base pricing on your shop size, say 10 bays versus 30, avoiding one-size-fits-all. Testimonials show 40% productivity boosts; one mid-sized shop recouped investment in four months by cutting overtime 50%. Free consultations map exact needs without commitment.
Will this system scale if my shop expands or adds locations?
Designed for growth, our architecture supports multi-location syncing out of the box. Add bays or new sites? The system adapts without rebuilds—central dashboards track all ops, from parts across warehouses to unified scheduling. We've scaled clients from single shops to regional networks, handling 2x volume spikes during hail seasons. Flexible modules mean you pay only for what you need now, owning expansions later. No vendor limits like in off-the-shelf software; it's built to evolve with your business trajectory.
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