Stop Flying Blind on Shop Floor Metrics Gain Crystal-Clear Visibility into Every Repair Cycle
In the fast-paced world of auto body repair, where a single delayed part can cost you $500 in lost productivity, our custom dashboards eliminate data silos across your estimating software, inventory systems, and technician logs—delivering real-time insights that boost efficiency by up to 35%, according to industry benchmarks from the Auto Body Association.
Join 150+ auto body shops with streamlined operations and 25% faster turnaround times
The "Data Blindspot" Problem
Estimates for collision repairs trapped in standalone tools like CCC One, delaying insurer approvals and triggering cash flow disruptions during peak fender-bender seasons
Parts inventory data fragmented across Excel sheets and vendor portals, causing overstock of high-turnover items like brake pads or last-minute rushes for OEM alternators that erode profit margins
Technician time wasted on manual entry for tasks like wheel alignments or engine diagnostics, masking actual labor productivity and driving up costs for routine maintenance jobs
Customer status updates on vehicle repairs lost in email threads and shop notes, leading to irate clients calling about delayed pickups during busy spring allergy season alignments
Overall shop KPIs siloed in separate systems, hindering owners from identifying low-output paint booths or detecting surges in transmission rebuilds during winter weather
Insurance claims for hail damage or structural repairs scattered across portals like Mitchell, prolonging reimbursements and locking up working capital for extended periods
Our Custom-Built Dashboards: Tailored for Your Shop's Rhythm
With over a decade of engineering experience in automotive operations, we've helped 50+ body shops consolidate their chaotic toolsets into unified systems that drive measurable results.
Why Choose Us
At AIQ Labs, we don't slap together off-the-shelf templates. We engineer enterprise-grade dashboards from the ground up, integrating your specific tools like CCC One or Mitchell estimating with inventory trackers and shop management software. Picture this: a single pane of glass showing live repair progress, parts ETA, and billable hours— no more chasing data across apps. Our approach starts with mapping your workflow, then deploys AI to surface actionable KPIs, ensuring you own a scalable asset that evolves with your shop. Short on time? We handle the heavy lifting, delivering a production-ready solution in weeks, not months.
What Makes Us Different:
Unlock Efficiency Gains That Hit the Road Running
Accelerate Repair Turnaround by 30%
Accelerate Repair Turnaround by 30%: Real-time KPI tracking pinpoints bottlenecks in dent repairs or paint cycles, enabling dynamic technician reallocation. Shops report finishing jobs 2-3 days faster, handling high-volume fender benders without overtime—boosting daily revenue per bay by optimizing workflow from intake to quality control.
Cut Parts Overstock by 25%
Cut Parts Overstock by 25%: Insights into inventory velocity curb excess stock of items like bumper covers while alerting for reorders on specialty OEM sensors. Dashboards leverage historical collision data against supplier ETAs, releasing warehouse capital and eliminating urgent calls for frame straighteners during rush periods.
Boost Billable Hours Visibility
Boost Billable Hours Visibility: Monitor technician output versus estimates at a glance, spotting drags like extended frame alignments or exhaust diagnostics. Owners achieve 20% higher labor utilization—recovering thousands in revenue from underbilled ADAS calibrations without hiring more staff.
What Clients Say
"Before AIQ's dashboard, we were buried in QuickBooks exports and handwritten logs for our collision estimates and frame pulls. Now, real-time views from estimate approvals to final invoicing have cut our average cycle time by two days last quarter—our techs even log paint prep times without pushback, keeping bays at full capacity."
Mike Reynolds
Shop Manager, Precision Auto Body in Denver, CO
"We integrated our Audatex estimates with parts ordering in one night—no more double-entry slip-ups costing $200 per bumper replacement job. In the first month, we flagged a delay on a fleet truck's transmission parts early, saving the client downtime and holding our bay utilization at 85%. It's like an extra foreman monitoring torque specs and reorder alerts."
Sarah Lopez
Owner, Elite Collision Center in Atlanta, GA
"Our hail damage and windshield repair claims were a tracking mess across multiple insurers. The custom dashboard aggregates data from CCC and Mitchell into one pane—average reimbursements now hit in 10 days instead of 30. It's revolutionized bidding on large fleet hail contracts, cutting admin time by 40% without the usual reimbursement delays."
Tom Hargrove
Operations Director, Apex Auto Repairs in Chicago, IL
Simple 3-Step Process
Discovery and Workflow Mapping
We dive into your shop's daily grind— from initial damage assessments to final quality checks— identifying key data sources and pain points to blueprint a dashboard that fits like a custom frame straightener.
Custom Build and Integration
Our engineers code your unified system, weaving in AI for predictive alerts on things like paint booth availability. We test rigorously against real shop scenarios to ensure it's robust, not fragile like those no-code patches.
Deployment and Optimization
Rollout happens seamlessly with team training tailored to auto body lingo. We monitor performance post-launch, tweaking for peak efficiency—like fine-tuning a suspension for smoother rides ahead.
Why We're Different
What's Included
Common Questions
How do your dashboards integrate with popular auto body software like CCC One?
We specialize in robust, custom integrations that go beyond basic APIs. For CCC One, we map estimating data directly into your dashboard, pulling in repair line items, photos, and approvals in real-time. This creates a unified view without manual exports—think seamless flow from estimate to invoice. Our engineers handle any quirks in the software's structure, ensuring 99% uptime. Shops typically see setup in 2-4 weeks, with ongoing tweaks to match updates from CCC. No more data silos; it's all one engine driving your operations.
What makes your custom dashboards different from off-the-shelf tools like Shop-Ware?
Off-the-shelf options are like stock tires—decent for basics but not tuned for your shop's unique curves. We build bespoke systems that mirror your exact workflow, from tracking hail repair queues to predicting paint usage. No generic templates; we code in AI for insights like bottleneck detection in frame work. Plus, you own it outright, ditching monthly fees that add up to thousands yearly. Our clients report 25-40% efficiency gains because it's not one-size-fits-all—it's engineered for auto body realities, scalable and unbreakable under daily grind.
How quickly can we get a dashboard up and running for our shop?
From initial call to live dashboard, expect 4-6 weeks for a full custom build. We start with a deep-dive audit of your current setup—estimating tools, inventory logs, etc.—then prototype key views like job pipelines. Integration testing ensures it syncs flawlessly with your systems. For urgent needs, we can deliver a MVP in 2 weeks focusing on high-impact areas like parts tracking. Post-launch, we optimize based on your feedback, often yielding quick wins like 15% faster job completions right away. It's efficient because we focus on what moves the needle for body shops.
Do these dashboards work on mobile devices for technicians in the shop?
Absolutely—our dashboards are fully responsive, optimized for tablets and phones right on the shop floor. Technicians can log hours, update repair statuses, or check parts ETA without hunching over a desktop. Imagine snapping a photo of a fixed quarter panel and instantly updating the job view; it's that intuitive. We use secure, automotive-grade access controls so sensitive data stays protected. Shops love it for reducing paperwork— one client cut status checks by 50%, freeing techs for actual wrench time. Built tough for greasy fingers and spotty Wi-Fi.
Can the dashboard help with insurance claims and reimbursements?
Yes, we tailor it specifically for claims tracking, a huge pain point in auto body. Pull in data from your estimating software to visualize pipelines: pending approvals, supplement requests, and payment statuses. AI flags delays, like missing docs for DRP jobs, and generates reports for quick insurer submissions. One shop we worked with accelerated reimbursements from 45 to 20 days, unlocking cash flow for new equipment. It's all integrated—no jumping between portals. We ensure compliance with standards like those from the Collision Industry Conference, keeping your data audit-ready.
What kind of support do you provide after the dashboard is built?
Our support is hands-on and ongoing, treating your dashboard as a living system. Initial training includes shop-specific sessions on reading KPIs like cycle times or inventory turns. Then, we monitor performance for the first 30 days, optimizing based on usage data—perhaps adding views for seasonal flood repairs. Annual updates keep it current with your evolving needs, like expanding to multiple locations. Unlike subscription models, this is ownership with partnership: 24/7 emergency access and quarterly reviews. Clients rave about the responsiveness—it's why retention is 100%.
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