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Description
Garage Hive is an all-encompassing, cloud-based solution designed for garage management, aimed at assisting automotive repair shops and multi-location garages in optimizing their workshop operations, enhancing customer experiences, and unifying essential business functions into a single platform. This system offers features such as live work diaries, job scheduling, checklists, and inventory management that can be accessed through desktops, tablets, and mobile devices. It also facilitates online bookings that sync with the live schedule and sends automated confirmation messages, along with allowing customers to authorize estimates online, complete with photos and detailed descriptions. Additionally, Garage Hive takes care of reminders for MOTs, services, and other maintenance milestones, while also providing functionalities like MOT history checks and electronic vehicle health assessments. The platform seamlessly integrates accounting tools with built-in bookkeeping capabilities alongside external services like Sage, Xero, and QuickBooks, and boasts robust custom reporting and business intelligence features, tracking key performance indicators such as average invoice value and gross profit. Ultimately, Garage Hive serves as a vital resource for garages looking to enhance their productivity and operational efficiency.
Description
Hoist is designed to simplify workshop operations for automotive businesses across New Zealand. It centralizes job management, invoicing, and customer communication in one easy-to-use platform. Digital job cards replace paper-based systems, reducing mistakes and improving visibility across jobs. Automated calculations and workflows minimize human error and save administrative time. Hoist integrates directly with Xero for two-way syncing of invoices, payments, and customer data. Built-in EFTPOS integrations allow workshops to take payments quickly and accurately. Vehicle lookup tools provide instant access to registration and WoF history. Customers receive timely updates, improving trust and repeat business. Hoist supports the tools workshops already use, including parts suppliers and payment providers. With a short setup time and free onboarding, teams can start seeing value quickly.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
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Integrations
Xero
Yes
Microsoft Dynamics 365
Yes
Microsoft Excel
Yes
Microsoft Power BI
Yes
QuickBooks Online
Yes
Sage Intacct
Yes
Verifone
No
Integrations
Xero
Yes
Microsoft Dynamics 365
No
Microsoft Excel
No
Microsoft Power BI
No
QuickBooks Online
No
Sage Intacct
No
Verifone
Yes
Pricing Details
$194.06 per month
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
$75/month
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
Yes
iPad App
Yes
Android App
Yes
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
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
No
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
Yes
Vendor Details
Company Name
GarageHive
Founded
2016
Country
United Kingdom
Website
garagehive.co.uk
Vendor Details
Company Name
Hoist Software
Founded
2023
Country
New Zealand
Website
hoist.nz
Product Features
Auto Body
Accounting Management
No
Billing & Invoicing
No
Customer Database
No
Inventory Control
No
Labor Rates
No
Maintenance Scheduling
No
Parts Management
No
Payroll Management
No
Quotes / Estimates
No
Scheduling
No
Service History
No
VIN Decoder
No
Vehicle Tracking
No
Work Order Management
No
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
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
Automotive CRM
Call Logging
No
Contact Management
No
Customer Support
No
Inventory Management
No
Lease Management
No
List Management
No
Marketing Automation
No
Product Catalog
No
Quotes / Proposals
No
Service Department Management
No
Showroom Management
No
Territory Management
No