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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.

Description

WrenchPilot is a cloud-based management solution powered by AI, tailored specifically for repair shops focusing on diesel and heavy-duty trucks, serving as a comprehensive operational “command center” that streamlines disparate tools and manual processes. This platform offers immediate insight into all aspects of the shop, encompassing technician performance, job progress, parts utilization, and overall profitability, empowering shop owners to manage operations using real-time data instead of relying on outdated reports. It integrates essential functionalities such as tracking technician hours, managing jobs and workflows, invoicing, maintaining customer and vehicle records, and monitoring parts inventory into one cohesive system, ensuring that each process, from clocking in to final payment, is interconnected and updated in real-time. A notable feature is its unique “Performance Intelligence Layer,” which incorporates AI into everyday workflows to facilitate the automation of administrative duties, produce job estimates, recommend necessary parts, and track vital performance metrics such as labor efficiency. This intelligent integration not only enhances productivity but also allows for more informed decision-making within the shop.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

QuickBooks Online No 
Stripe No 

Integrations

QuickBooks Online Yes 
Stripe Yes 

Pricing Details

$79/month
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

$49.95 per 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 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 Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

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

Vendor Details

Company Name

Third Gear Ventures LLC

Founded

2025

Country

United States

Website

thirdgearshop.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

WrenchPilot

Country

United States

Website

wrenchpilot.io

Product Features

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 

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