SHOP MANAGEMENT MADE EASY

Auto shop software features built for every role in your shop

Most shop software is purchased by the person paying for it, but the people who actually use it, like front desk staff or technicians, often ignore it. Way Repair Tech builds its features for each role. Front desk staff can create estimates and send texts, technicians in the bay have access to MOTOR guides and a job board, and owners get dashboards and reports. This way, everyone uses a tool designed for their specific tasks.

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Way Repair Tech auto repair shop management software features

Here are some of the key features of our auto repair shop management software, covering everything from the first estimate to the final payment.

  • Repair order management

    Create, manage, and track repair orders from estimate to payment. Handle parts, labor, discounts, customer approvals, and payments with less back-and-forth and more control at every step.

    • Digital estimates
    • Customer authorizations
    • Parts and labor management
    • Multi-job repair orders
    • Invoicing and payments integration
    A repair order for a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado with its invoice line items
  • Smart service catalog

    Use a ready-to-go library of standard services, jobs, and parts. Set prices, bundle parts, and speed up estimates with smart recommendations that help your team sell more with less effort.

    • Common services library
    • Customizable labor rates
    • Part kits and bundled services
    • Intelligent recommendations (upsell triggers)
    The service catalog listing standard jobs and their prices
  • AI-powered technician app

    Give technicians guided inspections and repair workflows powered by AI. Help every tech work faster, stay accurate, and get the job done right.

    • Mobile-first workflows
    • Guided digital inspections
    • AI repair recommendations
    • Real-time work updates
    The technician app open on a phone, showing a guided inspection
  • Multi-shop management

    Manage all your shop locations with one system for users, tools, and reports. See what’s happening at each shop, keep your teams organized, and make changes without switching between accounts.

    • Location-specific dashboards
    • Centralized service catalog
    • User access and role management
    • Enterprise-level reporting
    Map pins marking several shop locations on one account
  • Coming Soon

    AI Voice Agent

    The front desk that never goes to lunch.

    • Answers every call, day or night
    • Books appointments and updates your calendar
    • Transfers customers to your team when needed
    The AI Voice Agent listening to an incoming call

    Listening…

  • Marketplace boost (exclusive to Way SaaS users)

    Get more bookings and direct exposure to customers. Your shop will stand out with premium visibility, helping you bring in more bookings and revenue, something you won’t find on other platforms.

    • Priority listings on Way.com
    • Integrated booking engine
    • Direct-to-shop appointments
    • Zero lead broker fees
    A shop listing on the Way marketplace with its booking panel
  • Analytics and reporting

    Check your shop’s sales, jobs, and technician output all in one place. Use real-time reports to make better decisions, work more efficiently, and see what’s working.

    • Revenue and job analytics
    • Technician efficiency reports
    • Repair order conversion metrics
    • Customer lifetime value (LTV) tracking
    A revenue report showing $18,420 of jobs completed

BUILT TO GROW YOUR SHOP

How Way Repair Tech helps your shop grow

Bring in more customers, finish jobs faster, and keep your whole shop running smoothly, all from the same platform.

  1. A service advisor greeting a customer at the counter

    Bring in more customers

    Get found by drivers looking for service, then turn that demand into booked work for your shop.

  2. A technician working under the hood of a car

    Finish jobs faster

    Give your team the tools and information they need to move repairs quickly from estimate to approval to payment.

  3. Two technicians reviewing a job on a tablet in the bay

    Keep techs moving

    Make sure your team has repair info, job details, and customer approvals right when they need them, so techs can spend more time working and less time waiting.

  4. A shop owner reviewing performance charts on a tablet

    Know how your shop is doing

    View all your shop’s jobs, revenue, and performance in one spot, so you can see what’s working and where you can improve.

Integrations

Works with the tools already in your shop

Connect the tools you already use, like MOTOR, your parts vendors, and your accounting software. If you've looked for auto repair shop software before, you know many options don't prioritize integrations. Way does.

Shops growing with Way Repair Tech

See what our shop owners are saying about their experience with Way.

  • “Repair Tech has streamlined our process. Check-in, appointments, repair orders, billing, its all really easy, and it saves me a lot of time.”
    Marco Aning Campbell Mercedes Service
  • “Repair Tech pulls the parts pricing and you transfer it straight to the invoice, straightforward and simple. I've already told friends with repair shops to look into Way Repair.”
    Juan Rodriguez Garage 43
  • “Repair Tech gives you labor times and repair instructions, and customers approve estimates right from their phone. For what we do, it's a great program.”
    Peter Louie Autotronics Auto Repair

Frequently asked questions

Answers to common questions about Way Repair Tech and its features.

  • Does Way Repair Tech have digital vehicle inspections (DVI)?

    Yes. Way Repair Tech includes digital vehicle inspections, so your team can document findings with photos and notes, share them with the customer, and get approval without phone tag.

  • Can I send invoices and collect payment digitally?

    Yes. You can send digital invoices by text or email and collect payment online, including text-to-pay links, so customers can pay without coming back to the counter.

  • What integrations does Way Repair Tech support?

    Way Repair Tech connects with the shop tools your team already uses, including parts suppliers and payments through Way Pay, so you are not re-entering the same job in multiple systems.

  • Is there a mobile app / what device do I need?

    Yes, technicians can use the Repair Tech app on their own phones for repair orders, inspections, MOTOR guides, and time tracking. There is no need for a separate workstation in the bay.

  • Will Way Repair Tech help me manage parts/inventory?

    Yes. The service catalog covers standard jobs, labor, and part kits, and parts ordering integrations help your team find and order what a job needs without leaving the repair order.

  • Can Way Repair Tech help me manage multiple shop locations?

    Yes. The multi-shop management feature provides location-specific dashboards, a centralized service catalog, and enterprise-level reporting from one account.

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