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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.

About

Schedule, inspect, educate, estimate, remind, and monitor every aspect of your automotive shop operation with Protractor. Simple and intuitive, this all-in-one, cloud-based automotive shop management platform builds and connects software solutions to facilitate processes while maintaining focus on efficiency and automation. Purpose-built for progressive shop owners, Protractor helps users complete all tasks required to successfully run an automotive business, from scheduling and inspection to ordering parts from suppliers and period-ending the accounting journal entries, and so much more.

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

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.

Audience

Customizable to fit all business needs, whether it's a single location or a multi-unit chain.

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

API

Offers API

API

Offers API

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Pricing

$150/month
Free Version
Free Trial

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version
Free Trial

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Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Company Information

Need for Service
Founded: 2021
Estonia
needforservice.app/

Company Information

Protractor Software
Founded: 2001
Canada
www.protractorsoftware.com

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Categories

Categories

Auto Repair Features

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

Integrations

Autoflow
KUKUI
PartsTech
Repair Shop Solutions
Service-Intel
Spyne

Integrations

Autoflow
KUKUI
PartsTech
Repair Shop Solutions
Service-Intel
Spyne
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