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Description

COSTAR Professional is tailored for automotive repair and tire service centers operating at a single location. Its suite of integrated applications encompasses Retail Point-of-Sale, Shop Management, Service Scheduling, Customer Follow-Up, Inventory Control, Purchasing, Accounts Receivable, and a comprehensive history of accounts and documents. By utilizing COSTAR, you can effectively oversee all elements of your shop, from the front counter to the back shop, enhancing overall operational efficiency. The COSTAR PRO version elevates productivity in your shop, enabling an increase in car counts and revenue per repair order, while also fostering better communication among staff, presenting a more professional image, and ultimately improving profitability. The application modules offered by COSTAR include Wholesale Order Desk, Retail POS, Repair Orders, Inventory Control, Purchasing, Pricing, Accounting, Customer History, and Customer Follow-Up. Renowned for their rigorous audit standards, operational integrity, dependability, and user-friendliness, COSTAR software products stand out in the industry. This comprehensive toolset ensures that automotive businesses can thrive in a competitive market.

Description

Need for Service is an all-in-one management solution designed exclusively for auto repair shops and service centers. It enhances everyday operations by integrating job scheduling, digital work orders, and real-time tracking of repair statuses within a single platform. With this software, shop owners and technicians can efficiently oversee customer information, vehicle histories, and service bookings, leading to a significant reduction in paperwork and the likelihood of human errors. The platform also facilitates invoicing and estimates, enabling staff to produce precise quotes and bill clients seamlessly through the system. Additionally, it provides inventory and parts management, allowing shops to keep an eye on stock levels, reorder supplies promptly, and prevent setbacks due to absent components. Communication tools built into the platform ensure that customers receive timely updates regarding the progress of their repairs, estimated completion dates, and reminders for pickup through SMS or email. Furthermore, Need for Service includes robust reporting and analytics capabilities, equipping owners with valuable insights into shop efficiency, technician output, and revenue patterns, all of which can help inform strategic decisions for growth and improvement. This comprehensive software not only simplifies operations but also enhances the overall customer experience, making it an indispensable tool for auto repair businesses.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Epicor Integrated Service Estimator Yes 
KUKUI Yes 
Service-Intel Yes 
Tyro EFTPOS Yes 

Integrations

Epicor Integrated Service Estimator No 
KUKUI No 
Service-Intel No 
Tyro EFTPOS No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$150/month
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

COSTAR Computer Systems

Founded

1975

Country

Canada

Website

costarsoftware.ca

Vendor Details

Company Name

Need for Service

Founded

2021

Country

Estonia

Website

needforservice.app/

Product Features

Auto Repair

Billing & Invoicing Yes 
CRM Yes 
Digital Vehicle Inspections (DVI) No 
Inventory Management Yes 
Labor Rates No 
Maintenance Scheduling Yes 
Parts Management No 
Quotes / Estimates No 
Service History Yes 
VIN Lookup Yes 
Vehicle Tracking No 
Work Order Management Yes 

Product Features

Auto Repair

Billing & Invoicing No 
CRM No 
Digital Vehicle Inspections (DVI) No 
Inventory Management No 
Labor Rates No 
Maintenance Scheduling No 
Parts Management No 
Quotes / Estimates No 
Service History No 
VIN Lookup No 
Vehicle Tracking No 
Work Order Management No 

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