Stop Losing Jobs to Slow Estimates and Bottlenecked Repairs Scale Your Shop with Custom AI Software That Handles Unlimited Growth

How does custom software handle the unique needs of auto body repairs?

Auto body shops face distinct challenges like variable damage types and tight insurance timelines. Our software incorporates AI models trained on collision data to automate estimating for everything from minor dents to full frame reconstructions. We integrate with tools like Alldata for OEM specs, ensuring accuracy. For instance, during peak seasons, it predicts bay utilization to prevent overloads. Shops typically see a 25-40% drop in manual entry time, allowing focus on skilled labor. Unlike generic systems, ours scales with your volume—handling 50 jobs a week or 500—without performance dips, all while maintaining data security for customer vehicles.

We design seamless integrations that pull data bidirectionally, so your existing CCC One estimates feed directly into our AI workflows for approvals and parts ordering. No more duplicate entries or export headaches. Our approach enhances what you have, adding predictive analytics for repair sequencing. Clients report 30% faster job starts post-integration, as AI flags potential upcharges early. If conflicts arise, we customize APIs to resolve them, ensuring your system remains the central hub without forcing a full swap.

Can this software scale as I add more repair bays or locations?

Absolutely—our architecture is built for growth, like a modular chassis that expands without redesign. We use cloud-based scaling to handle increased traffic from new bays, syncing inventory and schedules in real-time across sites. For auto body chains, this means uniform workflows whether you're in one shop or ten, preventing the silos that plague 65% of multi-location operations. We've helped shops double capacity without adding IT overhead, maintaining 99.9% uptime even during high-volume periods like post-storm surges.

How secure is the software for handling customer and vehicle data?

Security is paramount in automotive, where VINs and personal info are sensitive. We employ enterprise-grade encryption, role-based access, and compliance with standards like GDPR and auto-specific regs for insurance data. Features include audit trails for every repair log and automated backups to prevent loss from shop incidents. Unlike off-the-shelf tools, our custom builds avoid third-party vulnerabilities, with penetration testing baked in. Clients in regulated environments, like fleet services, have zero breaches since deployment, giving peace of mind amid rising cyber threats to repair networks.

What's the timeline for implementing custom software in my shop?

Timelines vary by complexity, but most auto body implementations take 8-12 weeks from discovery to launch. We start with a two-week audit of your processes, like intake and paint prep flows, then build in agile sprints to minimize disruption. Phased rollouts let you test estimating modules first while keeping bays operational. Post-launch, we provide two weeks of support to tweak for your team's habits. Shops often go live with core features in under two months, seeing immediate wins like 20% quicker invoicing, without halting daily repairs.

Will this replace all my current tools, or just enhance them?

We focus on unification, not replacement—enhancing your stack by connecting tools like QuickBooks for billing and Shop-Ware for management into one AI-driven system. This creates a 'single pane of glass' for oversight, eliminating data silos that cause 40% of shop errors. For example, AI pulls from your DMS to auto-populate repair orders, but you retain control. If a tool underperforms, we can build custom modules to phase it out gradually. The result? A cohesive ecosystem that scales, reducing your tool count from 10+ to a streamlined three or four.