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About
Daedalus is shop-management software for independent auto repair shops: repair orders, estimates, customer approvals, invoicing, payments and scheduling on one record.
An assistant runs alongside the regular screens — pull a vehicle's history, update a repair order, check the schedule. Hand it a fragment like "stalls at idle, new coil and plugs, 1.2 hr" and it works out which piece is which, and what to charge for it. A person approves before anything reaches the record.
Customers get a portal under the shop's own branding: follow the job, approve the estimate, pay the invoice. They can ask it questions rather than calling, and it hands off to a person when it can't answer.
Shop data exports in full at any time.
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About
Need for Service is a comprehensive management software built specifically for auto repair shops and service centers. It streamlines daily operations by combining job scheduling, digital work orders, and real-time repair status tracking in one platform. Shop owners and technicians can manage customer records, vehicle history, and service appointments efficiently, reducing paperwork and manual errors.
The platform supports invoicing and estimates, allowing staff to generate accurate quotes and bill customers directly through the system. Inventory and parts tracking help shops monitor stock levels, order supplies, and avoid delays caused by missing parts. Built-in communication tools notify customers about repair progress, estimated completion times, and pickup reminders via SMS or email.
Need for Service also offers reporting and analytics features, giving owners insight into shop performance, technician productivity, and revenue trends.
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Platforms Supported
Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook
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Platforms Supported
Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook
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Audience
Independent auto repair shops. Owners and managers watching the numbers, service advisors writing estimates and chasing approvals, technicians recording what they found and what they did — and the shop's own customers, who get a portal of their own. Mobile jobs run on the same records.
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Audience
Need for Service is designed for auto repair shops, service centers, and independent mechanics of all sizes, from single bay garages to multi location operations. It suits shop owners, service managers, and technicians looking to streamline scheduling, work orders, and customer communication. It is also a strong fit for specialty repair businesses such as tire shops, quick lube centers, and body shops that need efficient job tracking, inventory management, and invoicing in one system.
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Support
Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online
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Support
Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online
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API
Offers API
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API
Offers API
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Pricing
$50.00/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. Included AI credits per month: Solo 750, Shop 1,500, Shop Plus 3,000. Usage beyond the included allowance is metered and shown in the app -- it is not automatically charged. 14-day free trial. No card required.
Free Version
Free Trial
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Pricing
$150/month
Free Version
Free Trial
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Training
Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person
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Training
Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
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Company InformationDaedalus Systems LLC
Founded: 2026
United States
daedalusautomotive.app
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Company InformationNeed for Service
Founded: 2021
Estonia
needforservice.app/
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CategoriesDaedalus is auto repair shop management software for independent shops: repair orders, estimates, customer approvals, invoicing, payments and scheduling all held on one record. A service writer hands the assistant a rough note such as a symptom plus the parts fitted and the hours taken, and gets back a priced draft to review. Nothing reaches the repair order until a person approves it. Vehicle owners follow the job, approve work and pay through a portal carrying the shop's own branding. Shop data exports in full at any time and is backed up nightly, encrypted, to a storage bucket the shop owns. |
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Integrations
Stripe
Twilio
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