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Description

Garage Hive is an all-encompassing, cloud-based solution designed for garage management, aimed at assisting automotive repair shops and multi-location garages in optimizing their workshop operations, enhancing customer experiences, and unifying essential business functions into a single platform. This system offers features such as live work diaries, job scheduling, checklists, and inventory management that can be accessed through desktops, tablets, and mobile devices. It also facilitates online bookings that sync with the live schedule and sends automated confirmation messages, along with allowing customers to authorize estimates online, complete with photos and detailed descriptions. Additionally, Garage Hive takes care of reminders for MOTs, services, and other maintenance milestones, while also providing functionalities like MOT history checks and electronic vehicle health assessments. The platform seamlessly integrates accounting tools with built-in bookkeeping capabilities alongside external services like Sage, Xero, and QuickBooks, and boasts robust custom reporting and business intelligence features, tracking key performance indicators such as average invoice value and gross profit. Ultimately, Garage Hive serves as a vital resource for garages looking to enhance their productivity and operational efficiency.

Description

Hoist is designed to simplify workshop operations for automotive businesses across New Zealand. It centralizes job management, invoicing, and customer communication in one easy-to-use platform. Digital job cards replace paper-based systems, reducing mistakes and improving visibility across jobs. Automated calculations and workflows minimize human error and save administrative time. Hoist integrates directly with Xero for two-way syncing of invoices, payments, and customer data. Built-in EFTPOS integrations allow workshops to take payments quickly and accurately. Vehicle lookup tools provide instant access to registration and WoF history. Customers receive timely updates, improving trust and repeat business. Hoist supports the tools workshops already use, including parts suppliers and payment providers. With a short setup time and free onboarding, teams can start seeing value quickly.

API Access

Has API

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

Xero
Microsoft Dynamics 365
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Power BI
QuickBooks Online
Sage Intacct
Verifone

Integrations

Xero
Microsoft Dynamics 365
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Power BI
QuickBooks Online
Sage Intacct
Verifone

Pricing Details

$194.06 per month
Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

$75/month
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

GarageHive

Founded

2016

Country

United Kingdom

Website

garagehive.co.uk

Vendor Details

Company Name

Hoist Software

Founded

2023

Country

New Zealand

Website

hoist.nz

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

Auto Repair

Billing & Invoicing
CRM
Digital Vehicle Inspections (DVI)
Inventory Management
Labor Rates
Maintenance Scheduling
Parts Management
Quotes / Estimates
Service History
VIN Lookup
Vehicle Tracking
Work Order Management

Product Features

Auto Repair

Billing & Invoicing
CRM
Digital Vehicle Inspections (DVI)
Inventory Management
Labor Rates
Maintenance Scheduling
Parts Management
Quotes / Estimates
Service History
VIN Lookup
Vehicle Tracking
Work Order Management

Automotive CRM

Call Logging
Contact Management
Customer Support
Inventory Management
Lease Management
List Management
Marketing Automation
Product Catalog
Quotes / Proposals
Service Department Management
Showroom Management
Territory Management

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