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Auto repair shop software: DVI and repair order checklist

Compare shop systems by repair orders, digital vehicle inspections, approvals, parts, technician workflow, invoices, and reporting.

By TradeToolFinder Editorial Team · Published July 22, 2026 · Updated July 22, 2026 · 1 min read

Auto repair software should connect the advisor, technician, and customer. Test a repair order, digital vehicle inspection, estimate, customer authorization, parts workflow, technician assignment, invoice, payment, and follow-up reminder.

Digital inspections need to be clear enough for customers to approve work. Check photo handling, canned notes, severity labels, estimates, declined work, and approvals.

Shop owners should also review reporting: average repair order, technician performance, declined services, parts margins, payment status, and repeat-customer follow-up.