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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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About
Treadstock is a cloud-based tire storage tracking application for independent auto repair and tire shops that store customers’ seasonal tires. Staff can record customer and vehicle details, tire condition and tread depth, and the storage location for each set, then find stored tires by customer name, license plate, phone number, set number or chalk mark. The app supports QR-label scanning with a phone camera, printable rack labels or chalk identification, storage-fee tracking, and a seasonal board for sets due for swaps, overdue pickups and tires flagged for wear. Shops can import customer and vehicle lists from spreadsheets or supported exports from Protractor, Mitchell 1, Tekmetric and Shopmonkey, and export their own records. It runs in a web browser on staff phones without a dedicated scanner or office-computer installation. Treadstock focuses on tire storage rather than repair orders or general shop management.
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Platforms Supported
Windows
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Mac
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Linux
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Cloud
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On-Premises
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iPhone
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iPad
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Android
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Chromebook
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Platforms Supported
Windows
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Mac
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Linux
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Cloud
Supported
On-Premises
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iPhone
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iPad
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Android
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Chromebook
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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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Audience
Independent auto repair and tire shops.
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Support
Phone Support
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24/7 Live Support
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Online
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Support
Phone Support
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24/7 Live Support
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Online
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API
Offers API
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API
Offers API
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Pricing
$150/month
Free Version
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Free Trial
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Pricing
$39/month
The Standard plan costs $39/month or $390/year. Shops that start by February 28, 2027 receive free access through March 31, 2027; continuing with Standard is optional at $39/month. Shops starting after February 28, 2027 receive a 30-day free trial. The Pro plan is planned at $59/month and is not yet available.
Free Version
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Free Trial
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Training
Documentation
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Webinars
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Live Online
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In Person
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Training
Documentation
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Webinars
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Live Online
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Company InformationNeed for Service
Founded: 2021
Estonia
needforservice.app/
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Company InformationTreadstock
Founded: 2026
Canada
treadstock.net
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Integrations
Mitchell 1
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Protractor
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Shopmonkey
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Tekmetric
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Integrations
Mitchell 1
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Protractor
Supported
Shopmonkey
Supported
Tekmetric
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