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Description
Shop Methods is a cloud-based shop management system. It streamlines information flow from your shop to customers and employees. You can increase productivity and keep your customers happy.
Our cloud apps make it easy to create estimates and invoices. You can also text-2-pay customers from your phone. We integrate with Quick Books, PayPal and other payment processors. Give us a shout!
Description
Third Gear Shop offers management software tailored for independent mechanics and performance garages. While many shop applications focus on the traditional repair order process—where a vehicle arrives, gets serviced, and then departs—this approach can falter during lengthy projects that involve multiple parts orders and several technicians. With Third Gear Shop, users can monitor every task visually, from the moment a car is brought in to the time it is picked up. As work progresses, both parts and technician hours can be logged against the job, providing precise labor costs and profit margins rather than relying on estimates. The software maintains comprehensive records of customer and vehicle histories and automatically generates invoices that include parts, labor, and tax details. The Shop Pro version enhances the experience with personalized invoices, a portal for customers to check job statuses, detailed reporting on technician revenue and job margins, and expense management features. Additionally, there is a free Garage tier available for car enthusiasts wishing to track their own projects. The Starter plan is priced at $79 per month for a maximum of five technicians, while the Shop Pro plan costs $149 per month and allows for unlimited technicians. There are no fees per seat, no long-term contracts, and a 14-day free trial is offered to new users. This flexibility makes Third Gear Shop an appealing option for various types of automotive businesses.
API Access
Has API
Yes
API Access
Has API
No
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Integrations
Authorize.Net
Yes
Epicor Kinetic
Yes
PayPal
Yes
QuickBooks Online
Yes
Integrations
Authorize.Net
No
Epicor Kinetic
No
PayPal
No
QuickBooks Online
No
Pricing Details
$89.00/month
For base configuration at one site for 5 users
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
$79/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
Yes
iPad App
Yes
Android App
Yes
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
Yes
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
MCi Methods
Founded
1998
Country
United States
Website
www.mcimethods.com
Vendor Details
Company Name
Third Gear Ventures LLC
Founded
2025
Country
United States
Website
thirdgearshop.com
Product Features
Auto Repair
Billing & Invoicing
Yes
CRM
Yes
Digital Vehicle Inspections (DVI)
Yes
Inventory Management
Yes
Labor Rates
Yes
Maintenance Scheduling
Yes
Parts Management
Yes
Quotes / Estimates
Yes
Service History
Yes
VIN Lookup
Yes
Vehicle Tracking
Yes
Work Order Management
Yes