For Auto Repair Shops Juggling Service Orders and Inventory

Stop Guessing on Shop Floor Metrics Gain Real-Time Visibility into Every Bay and Bench

In the fast-paced world of auto repair, where a single delayed diagnosis can cost you $500 in lost productivity, our custom dashboards deliver enterprise-grade insights that cut through data silos. Shops using unified systems report 35% faster turnaround times and 22% higher billable hours, turning chaotic workflows into precision-tuned operations.

Join 150+ businesses with streamlined operations

Instant access to bay utilization rates, spotting underused lifts before they idle

Automated alerts for low stock on critical parts like brake pads, preventing mid-job halts

KPI tracking that flags technician bottlenecks, boosting efficiency by 25% in weeks

The "Data Blindspot" Problem

Scattered repair logs across paper tickets, QuickBooks, and disparate shop management apps like Mitchell or ALLDATA

Inventory surprises when critical parts like cabin air filters or serpentine belts vanish mid-repair rush, halting diagnostic workflows

No clear view of technician performance metrics, such as flat-rate hours or comebacks, during peak oil change and seasonal alignment seasons

Delayed customer updates on vehicle status, such as post-diagnostic findings for check engine lights, eroding trust in competitive markets

Siloed financials obscuring true profitability of high-volume tire rotations and alignments, masking variable labor costs

Manual tracking of warranty claims for emissions-related repairs, such as catalytic converter replacements, risking EPA compliance fines

Unified Dashboards Built for Your Shop's Rhythm

With a proven track record in automotive integrations, we've empowered over 150 repair shops to achieve industry-leading efficiency, reducing operational blind spots by 40%.

Why Choose Us

Like upgrading from a clunky carburetor to a fuel-injected engine, our custom dashboards at AIQ Labs consolidate your shop's data into a single, real-time command center. We ditch the subscription chaos of disjointed tools—think QuickBooks clashing with repair software—and build a tailored system that mirrors your exact workflow. From tracking bay occupancy during busy alignments to forecasting parts needs for fleet services, every insight is actionable. Our enterprise-grade approach ensures scalability, handling everything from solo mechanics to multi-bay operations without a hitch.

What Makes Us Different:

Seamless integration with your existing POS, inventory trackers, and service logs for a true single source of truth

AI-driven alerts that predict issues like impending alternator shortages based on repair trends

Custom KPIs focused on automotive realities, such as average repair time per vehicle type and upsell opportunities on diagnostics

Drive Your Shop Forward with Precision Insights

Real-Time Bay and Technician Visibility

Real-Time Bay and Technician Visibility: Picture your shop floor as a high-performance engine: every piston firing optimally. Our dashboards provide live updates on lift bay occupancy, diagnostic tool assignments, and tech flat-rate progress, slashing downtime by 30% during peak seasons. Shops see billable hours climb 25% as managers spot and resolve bottlenecks instantly, like reallocating a tech from a routine brake inspection to a backed-up transmission rebuild, ensuring no bay sits idle post-alignment.

Actionable Inventory and Parts Forecasting

Actionable Inventory and Parts Forecasting: No more scrambling for that elusive serpentine belt or O2 sensor during a rush. With predictive analytics tuned to seasonal demands—like winter brake pad surges or summer AC compressor spikes—our system forecasts needs with 92% accuracy based on historical VIN-specific repair data, cutting overstock by 25% and freeing up cash for shop expansions. This isn't guesswork; it's data-driven efficiency that keeps jobs rolling without interruptions, integrating seamlessly with OEM parts catalogs.

Streamlined Customer and Financial Insights

Streamlined Customer and Financial Insights: Transform vague customer wait times into precise ETAs for services like oil changes or battery diagnostics, boosting satisfaction scores by 28% per NPS surveys. Dashboards merge service data with billing for instant profitability views on jobs like AC recharges or wheel alignments, helping you price services competitively while maximizing margins—up to 15% on high-volume tire services—in a tight automotive market dominated by quick-lube chains.

What Clients Say

"Before AIQ's dashboard, we'd lose hours chasing down part orders for unexpected engine swaps on high-mileage sedans. Now, with real-time stock alerts for belts and sensors, we've cut repair delays by two full days a week and kept our four bays running at 95% utilization. It's like having an extra ASE-certified mechanic who never sleeps."

Mike Harlan

Shop Manager at Harlan's Auto Repair in Denver, CO

"Our old system couldn't track tech efficiency across multiple locations—diagnostics for fleet vans were a mess with scattered OBD data. After implementation, we identified underutilized bays during alignment rushes and boosted overall output by 18% in just three months, including a 22% rise in preventive maintenance bookings. The custom setup fits our commercial fleet service niche perfectly, syncing with telematics feeds."

Sarah Lopez

Operations Director at FleetFix Garages, serving Midwest logistics firms

"I was skeptical about ditching our patchwork of apps for emissions testing and invoicing, but this unified view on customer jobs—like tracking catalytic converter claims—and invoices has streamlined our end-of-month closes from a week to just four hours. Revenue per tech is up 15% on warranty-covered repairs, and we're finally ahead of those EPA paperwork nightmares with automated claim logging."

Tom Reilly

Owner of Reilly's Repair Center, specializing in emissions and hybrid services in Seattle

Simple 3-Step Process

Step 1

Discovery and Mapping

We dive into your shop's daily grind—auditing service flows, inventory pain points, and data sources—to blueprint a dashboard that aligns with your unique operations, from oil changes to collision repairs.

Step 2

Custom Build and Integration

Our engineers craft your tailored system, weaving in deep API connections to tools like your repair software and parts suppliers, ensuring seamless, two-way data flow without the fragility of off-the-shelf patches.

Step 3

Deployment and Optimization

We roll out the dashboard with hands-on training for your team, then monitor and refine based on real shop data, delivering ongoing tweaks to keep insights sharp as your business evolves.

Why We're Different

We build from the ground up with custom code, not just assemble rented tools, giving you true ownership that scales with your shop's growth unlike brittle no-code setups

Our focus on automotive-specific challenges means dashboards that handle repair nuances, like VIN-based tracking, rather than generic templates that miss the mark

Deep, production-ready integrations eliminate the 'integration nightmares' of superficial connections, ensuring your data flows reliably even during high-volume services

We prioritize efficiency metrics proven in the industry, like 35% faster job turnarounds, backed by our experience deploying for 150+ shops—not vague promises

Unlike assemblers reliant on subscriptions, we create a unified asset you own, slashing long-term costs by up to 50% on tool juggling

Our team of true engineers, not marketers, delivers enterprise-grade reliability, with systems that withstand the chaos of daily auto repairs

We tailor every KPI to your workflow—bay utilization for multi-location ops or parts forecasting for seasonal surges—avoiding one-size-fits-all pitfalls

Proven in regulated scenarios like warranty compliance, our solutions reduce error risks that plague 70% of shops using disconnected tools

We go beyond dashboards to embed AI for predictive insights, like spotting tech burnout patterns, setting us apart from basic reporting services

Our in-house platforms, like voice AI for customer updates, demonstrate we build robust systems, not fragile workflows that break under pressure

What's Included

Real-time bay occupancy tracking with color-coded alerts for underutilized lifts

Predictive parts inventory dashboard integrating supplier APIs for instant reorder prompts

Technician performance KPIs, including average diagnostic time per vehicle class

Customer portal integration for live job status updates, reducing phone tag by 40%

Financial overlays showing profitability per service type, like alignments vs. exhaust work

Warranty claim automation with automated VIN lookups and compliance checklists

Mobile-accessible interface for on-the-floor techs to log repairs without desk returns

Custom alerts for seasonal trends, such as battery failures in cold snaps

Data export to Sheets for easy sharing with accountants during tax season

AI-enhanced upsell recommendations based on repair history, like suggesting flushes with brakes

Multi-location syncing for chain shops, centralizing metrics without manual uploads

Secure, role-based access ensuring techs see only relevant bay data, not full financials

Common Questions

How do your dashboards integrate with my existing repair software like Mitchell or ALLDATA?

We specialize in deep, two-way API integrations tailored to automotive tools. For instance, with Mitchell, we pull real-time labor codes and parts data directly into your dashboard, eliminating manual entry that wastes 15-20 hours weekly in most shops. Our process starts with a full audit of your setup, then we build custom connectors using advanced frameworks—not fragile plugins. This ensures seamless syncing, even during peak hours, and we've done this for over 100 repair shops, reducing integration errors by 95%. Post-launch, we provide monitoring to keep everything running smoothly, adapting as your software updates.

What makes your custom dashboards different from off-the-shelf options like QuickBooks reports?

Off-the-shelf tools offer generic views that ignore auto repair specifics, like tracking bay turnaround for alignments. Our solution is built from scratch for your shop—mapping exact workflows, such as integrating inventory for OEM vs. aftermarket parts. We use enterprise-grade tech for scalability, delivering 99.9% uptime, unlike template-based systems that glitch under load. Shops switching to us report 28% efficiency gains because we focus on actionable KPIs, like technician utilization rates, with AI predictions for bottlenecks. It's ownership, not renting a mismatched tool, and we back it with our proven track record in unifying chaotic data silos.

How long does it take to implement a custom dashboard for my auto shop?

Timeline varies by complexity, but most shops see a fully operational dashboard in 4-6 weeks. We kick off with a one-week discovery to map your service bays, inventory, and billing flows. Then, 2-3 weeks for building and testing integrations—like linking your POS to parts suppliers. The final week is deployment with team training. For a mid-sized shop with 5 bays, we handled a similar project in 5 weeks, cutting their data entry time by half. We prioritize quick wins, like immediate bay visibility, so you benefit early. Ongoing support ensures it evolves with your needs, without drawn-out setups.

Can these dashboards help with compliance for things like emissions testing records?

Absolutely—our dashboards are designed with automotive regulations in mind. We build in automated tracking for emissions data, pulling from your service logs to generate compliant reports instantly, reducing audit prep from days to minutes. For example, we integrate VIN-specific records to flag expiring warranties or state-mandated inspections, ensuring you're always audit-ready. In one deployment for a chain handling California emissions, we cut compliance risks by 40%, with built-in alerts for documentation gaps. Security is enterprise-grade, with encrypted data to meet industry standards, so you focus on repairs, not paperwork worries.

What kind of support do you offer after the dashboard is built?

We treat it as an ongoing partnership, not a one-off build. Post-launch, you get 30 days of hands-on support for tweaks, like refining KPI displays for your tire rotation metrics. Then, our maintenance package includes monthly check-ins, performance monitoring, and updates for new features—such as AI enhancements for forecasting EV battery services. Shops in our network average 20% ongoing efficiency improvements in the first year. If issues arise, like a supplier API change, we fix it within 24 hours. This builder mindset ensures your system stays robust, adapting to shop growth without extra hassle.

How do you ensure the dashboard fits our specific shop size and services?

Every build starts with a deep dive into your operations—whether you're a single-bay indie focusing on domestics or a 10-bay specialist in imports. We customize metrics accordingly, like detailed tracking for high-volume oil changes versus complex diagnostics. Using your historical data, we tailor the UI for quick glances at profitability per job type. For a small shop we worked with, we scaled it to handle just 20 daily services without overwhelming interfaces. This results in 35% faster decision-making, proven across our automotive clients, because it's your shop's engine, tuned precisely—no generic fits.

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