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Description

Crash-Writer and Web-Est, two frontrunners in software for independent body shops, have merged to form a single, powerful entity! This union has resulted in the largest network of independent shops in the country, but more significantly, it unites two dedicated teams committed to empowering small to mid-sized shops in their growth. Our estimating software is expertly designed for this specific market, and with the combined knowledge of leading professionals in independent shop software, we aim to develop tools that enable smaller shops to project the same professionalism and efficiency as larger competitors, all without breaking the bank. For new customers, we’re offering an exclusive, limited-time deal: access unlimited estimates for just $119 per month! Begin your free trial today and discover why countless independent body shops trust our estimating software for their needs! Feel free to reach out to us; we guarantee responses to all inquiries within 24 hours on business days, ensuring you receive the assistance you need promptly.

Description

A service writer hands Daedalus a rough note — "stalls at idle, new coil and plugs, 1.2 hr" — and gets back a structured draft: the symptom filed as the write-up, the parts and labor as priced estimate lines. Nothing is committed until a person approves it. Around that sits a full shop-management system for independent auto repair: repair orders, estimates, customer approvals, invoicing, payments and scheduling on one record. The same assistant answers questions against the shop's own data — pull a vehicle's history, check the day's schedule, update an order. Vehicle owners get a portal under the shop's branding to follow the job, approve work and pay. They can ask it questions rather than phoning in, and it hands off to a person when it can't answer. Shop data exports in full at any time.

API Access

Has API

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

Stripe
Twilio

Integrations

Stripe
Twilio

Pricing Details

$60 per month
Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

$99.99/mo
Founding rate: 50% off any tier, for the first 100 shops -- Solo $50.00/mo, Shop $75.00/mo, Shop Plus $125.00/mo. Applies while the founding window is open and stays locked for as long as the subscription stays active, including after an upgrade.

Standard pricing: Solo $99.99/mo, Shop $149.99/mo, Shop Plus $249.99/mo.

A seat is a login: Solo 1 user, Shop 5, Shop Plus unlimited. Technicians on the roster do not sign in and do not use a seat, so they are unlimited on every tier.

AI is included on every plan -- no credit meter and no per-action charge. Your running total is shown in the app.

14-day free trial. No card required.
Free Trial
Free Version

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Vendor Details

Company Name

Applied Computer Resources

Founded

1987

Country

United States

Website

www.crash-writer.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Daedalus Systems LLC

Founded

2026

Country

United States

Website

daedalusautomotive.app

Product Features

Auto Body

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

Product Features

Auto Repair Shop Management

Daedalus is a comprehensive management solution designed specifically for independent auto repair shops. It consolidates various functions such as repair orders, estimates, customer approvals, invoicing, payments, and scheduling into a single accessible record. Service writers can provide the assistant with a brief outline, detailing the symptoms, parts used, and labor hours, and receive a preliminary priced estimate for review. No information is added to the repair order until it has received personal approval. Vehicle owners can monitor the progress of their repairs, authorize work, and complete payments via a branded portal that reflects the shop's identity. Additionally, the shop's data can be fully exported at any moment and is securely backed up each night, encrypted and stored in a dedicated bucket owned by the shop.

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