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Description

ARI (Auto Repair Software) is a cloud-based, cross-platform shop management system for auto repair shops, mobile mechanics, independent technicians, dealerships, and specialty shops (motorcycle, truck, heavy-duty, auto body, and marine). It consolidates the full repair workflow, from booking and diagnostics to inspection, invoicing, and payment, into one app that is often 5-10x cheaper than competitors such as Shopmonkey, Mitchell, and AutoLeap. Core capabilities: - Unlimited invoices, estimates & work orders with 7 customizable templates - Digital vehicle inspections with image attachments and AI damage detection - OBD scanner, VIN decoder, and license plate reader for fast vehicle lookup - AI labor guides plus M1/MOTOR labor times and estimates - Client, vehicle, and inventory management with complete service history - Accounting, expense tracking, purchase orders, reporting, and payment tracking - Online appointments, service reminders, and a client portal - Multi-user accounts with role-based permissions Integrations include Stripe, Square, PayPal, 360Payments, Helcim, QuickBooks Online, CarFax, CarMD, PartsTech, Nexpart, and Wisetack financing. ARI runs natively on Web, iOS, Android, and Windows, with cloud sync keeping every device up to date and data secure. Founded in 2020 and serving 4,000+ shops in 50+ countries, ARI is rated 4.7/5 by 2,500+ users. Pricing is transparent: two plans from $39.99/month, a free trial, no setup fees, and no contracts.

Description

AutoHound is a cloud-driven software solution designed for managing collision repair operations effectively. It streamlines the entire process of repair orders, starting from scheduling and vehicle check-in, continuing through production stages, parts procurement and delivery, quality assurance, payment processing, and detailed reporting. Users can seamlessly create estimates using platforms like CCC ONE, Mitchell, Audatex, or AdjustRite, and a Windows connector facilitates the import of these estimates and supplements directly into repair records. Team members can document the condition of vehicles with photographs and signatures, monitor tasks and obstacles via a production board, oversee parts management and returns, and provide customers with exclusive links for repair status updates and payment options. AutoHound is equipped with bilingual staff interfaces and customer communications in both English and Spanish, offers integration with QuickBooks Online, and connects to PPG PaintManager and PPG LINQ, all while ensuring mobile accessibility and multi-location management. Its versatility allows it to cater to independent collision shops, multi-store operations, fleet repair services, and heavy-duty repair procedures, making it a comprehensive tool for the industry. Ultimately, AutoHound enhances operational efficiency and customer engagement for collision repair businesses.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

QuickBooks Online Yes 
CCC ONE Total Repair Platform No 
PartsTech Yes 
PayPal Yes 
Stripe Billing Yes 

Integrations

QuickBooks Online Yes 
CCC ONE Total Repair Platform Yes 
PartsTech No 
PayPal No 
Stripe Billing No 

Pricing Details

$39.99/month
monthly, yearly, free trial available
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$599/location/month
The standard plan is $599 per location per month, billed monthly and renewed until canceled. It includes unlimited users, all features, four onboarding consultation hours, and no setup fee; applicable tax is extra. The 30-day free trial requires a payment method, with $0 due during the trial; billing begins afterward unless canceled. A separate 7-day demo shop is available without a credit card.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

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

Deployment

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

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
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 Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

ARI (Auto Repair Software)

Founded

2020

Website

ari.app/

Vendor Details

Company Name

AutoHound

Founded

2024

Country

United States

Website

autohound.io

Product Features

Auto Body

Accounting Management Yes 
Billing & Invoicing Yes 
Customer Database Yes 
Inventory Control Yes 
Labor Rates Yes 
Maintenance Scheduling Yes 
Parts Management Yes 
Payroll Management Yes 
Quotes / Estimates Yes 
Scheduling Yes 
Service History Yes 
VIN Decoder Yes 
Vehicle Tracking Yes 
Work Order Management Yes 

Auto Repair

Billing & Invoicing Yes 
CRM Yes 
Digital Vehicle Inspections (DVI) No 
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 

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 

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 

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