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Tips and tricks to help increase shop profits and save time.

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Grow Your Business with Jump Start

Thousands of Shops Can Be Wrong Over 100 of the most used service categories Hundreds of pre-built jobs, service descriptions & labor notes The most accurate reporting possible More effective appointment scheduling More accurate estimates Your shop needs a powerful management system to produce the level of efficiency and accuracy necessary for growth. To achieve this the old manual way, you need considerable time and patience when learnin

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Report Pro Update Offers Visual View of WIP Screen

With the latest Report Pro requested feature addition, shops can more easily identify the status of vehicles being serviced.     BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY’s latest auto repair software release – which is available for Mitchell 1 customers – uses color-coded easy-to-read blocks showing vehicles that are unassigned, complete, in progress, waiting for parts and orders involving customers who are waiting.   Dubbed the WorkFlow Manager, the Report Pro upgrade takes Mitchell 1’s Work In Progress screen

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Mobile Manager Pro Adds Highly Sought-After Feature

With the most recent time-saving feature added to Mobile Manager Pro, technicians can be assigned to a labor item, either per work order or an individual line item – right from the tablet and into your shop management system. The latest update works with Mitchell1 shop management systems only. Now with the addition of the most-requested feature, service advisors no longer need to be at the desktop workstation to add or remove technicians from a work order. And since assigning technicians to a

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Vision Hi-Tech Training and Expo Set for March

The Vision Hi-Tech Training and Expo begins in about a month.   But, don't worry, there's still time to register for this four-day event, which happens March 5-8 in Kansas City, Kansas.   Featuring technical training, a tool expo, service advisor summit, management and technical training, and, of course the two-day Vision Expo, this annual trade show offers something for everyone.   In addition, BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY's sales and support staff will be exhibiting March 6 and March 7 as part of

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5 Tips for Preparing for Trade Shows

Are you heading to the Vision Hi-Tech Training and Expo? What about AAPEX? Of course, there are dozens of trade shows in between. But, before you travel to any of them, you may want to consider some advance planning. The trade show floor can be intimidating. Hundreds, if not thousands of exhibitors, countless booths, an unending array of things to see, try out and learn more about. The experience can be overwhelming. But, with a bit of advance preparation, you and your auto repair shop staff

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BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY to Exhibit at Mitchell1, NAPA Events

The BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY team will travel to Arizona and Las Vegas in the coming weeks to exhibit alongside partners, Mitchell1 and NAPA.   First up is the Mitchell 1 Shop Management Workshop, which is set for April 30-May 2 in Scottsdale, Ariz.   Whether you’re already a customer or contemplating expanding the capabilities of your Mitchell 1 shop management system, the Bolt On Technology team of Mike and Frank would be happy to answer any and all of your questions, hear your feedback on our

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Mobile Manager Pro Ranks in Top 5

BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY’s signature automotive software solution, Mobile Manager Pro, has ranked in the top 5 in Top and Best Alternative’s top 10 list of auto repair software. Mobile Manager Pro, the company’s signature solution, is the only add-on automotive software solution to make the list. The other 9 modules on the list are shop management systems. The wireless tool, which fully integrates with leading shop management systems, enables repair shop technicians to scan VINs and decode l

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4 Tips on Selling Repair Services to a Skeptic

All shops encounter customers who are hesitant to make vehicle repairs or keep up with scheduled maintenance beyond the lube, oil and filter service. For skeptics, phrases like “do I really need that,” or “why can’t this wait” tend to follow the service advisor’s suggestions. Ultimately, selling auto repair service – particularly to skeptics – is an art form. And just like any other profession, the seller, i.e. your service advisor, must have the best shop management system tools to succeed.

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Mobile Manager Pro Update Enables SureTrack Integration

Diagnosing and fixing vehicles has gotten even easier for auto repair shops using BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY’s Mobile Manager Pro digital multi-point inspection tool and Mitchell 1 SureTrack.   Our software developers today finished a new major feature enhancement, making Mobile Manager Pro the first and only application to fully integrate with the SureTrack vehicle diagnostic tool.   Shops using BOLT ON’s mobile technology have already been able to take advantage of time-saving VIN scanning and de

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Mobile Manager Pro Vehicle Inspection Photos Double

Photos aren’t just important for capturing memories. At auto repair shops, vehicle conditions photos show – in addition to tell – customers what repairs or maintenance is needed. The number of shops taking photos and sharing them with customers is growing exponentially. Photos taken with BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY's Mobile Manager Pro digital multi-point inspection tool have surpassed 400,000 – that’s double the number of pictures in our database in December 2014. We reached our first six-figure milest

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Santa Monica Hybrid Goes Paperless, Wins 'Green' Award

BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY customer Martin Kruszelnicki has the “greenest” auto repair shop in all of Santa Monica, Calif.   Kruszelnicki, the Chief Technology Officer of Santa Monica Hybrid – The Hybrid Shop, attributes his shop’s use of BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY’s shop management software as one of the reasons the city of Santa Monica selected his repair shop from a pool of 19 contenders to win the 20th annual Sustainable Quality Awards.   Santa Monica Hybrid – The Hybrid Shop won the Excellence in Stewa

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4 Questions to Ask About Auto Repair Software Before Buying

Do you have a shop management system in place at your auto repair shop? Are you contemplating adding or updating one? If so, what do you want from your auto repair shop's software system? Not sure? We can help. When it comes to shop management systems, so many options are available it can be mind-boggling. Knowing what you need your auto repair software to do, what features you need and how it benefits your auto repair shop are just a few of the things that should be considered. To help bette

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13 Tips for Choosing Auto Repair Software

A common thread among shop management systems (SMS) is that the software simplifies automotive repair shop processes. That’s pretty much where the similarities end. Some shops use their SMS for customer invoicing while others use it to order parts and track inventory. Still others use the software to carry out digital multi-point inspections and scan and decode vehicle identification numbers. The user options and software features are practically endless. To learn just how vast the array of c

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BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY to Exhibit at 2 More Trade Shows in March

The BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY team will be spending much of March on the road, traveling to several trade shows and hopefully meeting lots of independent auto repair shops and demonstrating our shop management software.   Following a trip to Kansas City for the Vision Hi-Tech Training and Expo, the BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY team will showcase its mobile technology software solutions at the ATI SuperConference, which is set for March 11-14 in Palm Springs, Calif. If you're attending, please be sure to stop

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BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY in Running for Best Places to Work Honor

BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY has been nominated for the Jobs Now Best Places to Work 2015 contest.   The Greater Philadelphia area company employs more than a dozen workers at its development center in Bucks County, a suburb of Philadelphia.   “I enjoy the casual, team-oriented environment,” said Frank Dragoni, the company’s director of national sales and corporate partnerships. “We all work together to brainstorm the company’s future successes. Everyone here knows they are integral to the company’s

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BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY Offers Live Software Training Sessions

Whether you purchased BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY's automotive software solutions today, last month or a year ago, we want to make sure your shop is getting the most for its money! For some that may mean a product refresher course, while others may need more comprehensive training. Either way, we're offering live training sessions specifically designed to fit your shop’s needs. Beginning this week, we will again be conducting live training for both beginners, as well as more experienced users. By givin

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Report Pro Improves Functionality with Latest Update

We’ve addressed several maintenance issues in the latest Report Pro release, which is now available.   With the latest update, users can see a fuller model/sub-model vehicle description on Mitchell SE tech worksheets. Also in Mitchell SE, we fixed the problem users had experienced while printing a revision when a sub-estimate for the vehicle had previously been sold. We have also ensured that the All Sub Estimates report remembers users’ selections.   For Report Pro customers in Canada, the

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BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY’s Software Solutions Integrate with NAPA TRACS

BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY's add-on automotive software solutions fully integrate with leading shop management systems, including Mitchell1, R.O. Writer, ALL DATA, Tasco, and now NAPA TRACS.   Click here to read more about the latest innovation: http://boltontechnology.com/bolt-on-technology-modules-fully-integrate-with-napa-tracs/

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Pioneer Automotive Shares Benefits of Mobile Technology

After using our Mobile Manager Pro automotive software solution for a year, Jon Miller of Pioneer Automotive in Denton, Texas shot a video explaining how BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY's mobile technology has helped his shop.   , Miller said the digital multi-point inspection tool has increased his shop's sales by 30 percent, upped his car count by 25 percent a month and eliminated the need to re-enter information from handwritten inspection sheets back into his shop management system.   "It's definit

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Pronto Announces Support of BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY

The National Pronto Association today announced its endorsement of BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY, a leader in the development of innovative software solutions powering the independent automotive repair industry.   BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY, since its founding in 2008, has created more than a dozen software modules which fully integrate with leading shop management systems, saving repair shop technicians and service advisors time through the use of automation. Pronto has 95 independent wholesale distributors wi

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BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY to join ASA’s Automotive Training & Expo

We’re excited to join the Automotive Service Association of Arizona at its Automotive Training & Expo in Arizona Father’s Day weekend. Mike and Frank will be on hand demonstrating to ASA Arizona members our auto repair software during the expo, which will be held at the Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino in Chandler, Arizona.     What’s in it for you? Our team will offer an interactive presentation of all of our software solutions. Shops will be able to test drive our products, which ful

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‘The Shop of Tomorrow’ and its ‘Staggering’ $1,400 Average RO

Ratchet+Wrench featured our customer, 405 Auto, in its June 2015 issue.   A BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY customer since January 2013, 405 Auto is a power user of our Mobile Manager Pro auto repair software and our Welcome Station kiosk. In the article, the magazine dubbed 405 Auto a ‘Shop of Tomorrow’ for its heavy use of technology, both for tablet-toting technicians working in the bays; and at the front counter where customers are encouraged to use our automotive kiosk to check in for service.   Tec

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BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY Kicks Off 1-on-1 Training

In an effort to provide a better overall customer experience, BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY has decided to suspend its weekly live training sessions in favor of one-on-one training.   Offering individualized training allows auto repair shops to tailor sessions to focus on the product features of highest importance. In addition, this new one-on-one format provides shops with as much time as necessary to ask questions, see live demonstrations of their new auto repair software solutions at work and troubles

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10 Tips to Boost Auto Repair Shop Productivity

Follow these tips to become more efficient this summer and every day   Even the most hardworking technicians and service advisors can sometimes find it difficult to stay productive – particularly during the dog days of summer.   These productivity boosting tips can help your team make the most of their work day, which means extra time to service more vehicles and increase profit margins.   1. Keep cool As much as possible, try to maintain a comfortable temperature in the bays

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7 Tips to Turn Your Customer Invoice into a Marketing Tool

Facebook and Google are constantly changing its algorithms making it more difficult for auto repair shops to gain traction online. Direct mail can be expensive and traditional advertising nets little returns.   So, what’s a shop owner to do?   Use your shop’s customer invoice to market your business.   Compared to other ways of promoting your business, creating a unique, customized invoice is by far the least expensive, quickest and easiest method of sharing information about your repair s

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