MyRepairShop Introduces Shop Management System
HOUSTON--July 5, 2001--MyRepairShop(TM) Inc. today announced it has developed a total shop operating system that connects independent automotive service professionals to the aftermarket supply chain via the Internet. The comprehensive suite of software programs is the first of its kind to be interfaced and certified with DIAL, WorldPac's(SM) on-line catalog and parts ordering application. WorldPac is the nation's leading importer/distributor of quality foreign auto parts.
"We've learned from shop owners that there's a need for a shop operating system that is easier to use and more relevant to the automotive repair business," said Brad Hays, CEO of MyRepairShop. "We based our program's design on the way a repair facility operates today to give shop owners more freedom and flexibility to increase their service capacity without completely changing the way they do business."
The Web-based shop management program also integrates with MyRepairShop's business and technology-based support network, giving network members a complete resource package to effectively manage and grow their shop. With both applications working in sync, members have one place to go to for essential business tools to help maximize their time and their potential for serving more vehicle owners.
"MyRepairShop has put much thought into understanding the daily process of running an automotive service facility," commented Tom O'Hare, president of WorldPac. "The company's efforts have resulted in a program that addresses service professionals' basic need to add efficiency to the work flow by electronically connecting shop owners to the supply chain. This higher level of efficiency is what will be most critical to owning a profitable repair business in the future."
Working in a seamless environment with MyRepairShop's shop management system, DIAL enables service professionals to find the right parts and brands at preferred levels of quality, price and delivery. As parts are selected, DIAL exports each item to an estimate or work order along with applicable labor rates located in MyRepairShop's shop management application. Once vehicle owners authorize repairs, DIAL creates and submits an order to WorldPac and returns a list of the final selection of parts and prices for the shop's purchasing and receiving records.
"Interfacing our shop management system with DIAL was the next logical step in our effort to support independent service professionals," said Kirk Stevens, vice president and chief technology officer of MyRepairShop. "To be able to create estimates, orders and invoices from a single interface will save a considerable amount of time. WorldPac's interface and certification, and what it means to shop owners, is a major milestone for the automotive care industry."
Service professionals can search the Web or send e-mail messages and estimates to their customers directly from within the shop management program. For pertinent technical and business information, users can print MSDS sheets and other government compliance information, and create custom reports or print system-generated reports.
"Our members have said they need specific vehicle information, business management resources and access to the supply chain," added Stevens. "We've addressed their needs by combining the technical and business aspects of the daily management of a repair shop to create a complete business management tool that handles everything from parts ordering and repair estimating to reporting and customer relations. The goal of our products and services is to help create a business environment where independent shop owners can service a greater number of vehicles and run a more profitable business."