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Date Published
Author
Kyle Kelly-Yahner
Word count
389
Language
English
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Summary

Automotive shops are struggling with manual data entry and long wait times for technicians to log service requests, which can lead to lost business. BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY's Mobile Manager Pro software automates systems, allowing technicians to increase repair orders, take pictures of repairs, and text customers using Twilio SMS and Message Manager product. The company was founded by Mike Risich, who saw an opportunity to improve the workflow after his students worked at an automotive repair shop and needed help fixing their software. With Android compatible software, technicians can log data on any device, eliminating duplicate entry and streamlining customer communications.