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Description
Apex Mechanic is a cloud-based shop management solution designed specifically for independent automotive repair businesses, which includes general repair, tire services, performance upgrades, fleet maintenance, and quick-lube operations. This software seamlessly integrates customer and vehicle information, appointment scheduling, online booking, work orders, price estimates, invoices, inventory management, and customer communication. Employees can create detailed estimates that include costs for parts, labor, services, taxes, and additional notes, which can then be sent to customers for approval and easily transformed into invoices once accepted. Additionally, the platform provides features such as appointment reminders and prompts for Google reviews, enhancing customer engagement. Both shop proprietors and staff can utilize the web application and a mobile app to efficiently manage appointments, pricing estimates, invoices, and communication with clients. Furthermore, a dedicated Apex Auto app is available for vehicle owners, enabling them to locate repair shops, request estimates, schedule services, communicate with shops, and maintain a record of their vehicle's service history. This comprehensive system not only streamlines the daily operations of repair businesses but also fosters improved communication between shops and their customers, creating a more cohesive experience for both parties.
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
Integrations
CCC ONE Total Repair Platform
No
QuickBooks Online
No
Pricing Details
Month-to-month subscription with no contract; payments are in CAD. Includes a 30-day free trial and a 30-day money-back guarantee.
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
No
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
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
No
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
Apex Mechanic
Founded
2022
Country
Canada
Website
www.apexmechanic.com
Vendor Details
Company Name
AutoHound
Founded
2024
Country
United States
Website
autohound.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
Alternatives
Alternatives
No Alternatives