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Shop Boss Announces Smart Search Automotive Estimating Feature

The updated integration offers shop owners the power of streamlined labor lookup features, intuitive functionality, and robust training and support.

November 9, 2020
Shop Boss Announces Smart Search Automotive Estimating Feature

The updated integration offers shop owners the power of streamlined labor lookup features, intuitive functionality, and robust training and support.

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Shop Boss, the leading shop management solution for independent auto repair shops, announced its new Smart Search Automotive Estimating feature. Powered by premier automotive data provider MOTOR, the feature allows for creating job estimates quickly and easily. The updated integration offers shop owners the power of streamlined labor lookup features, intuitive functionality, and robust training and support.

Shop Boss aims to keep its customers ahead of the competition with the latest estimating technology, and these enhancements solidify our position as the foremost shop management solution in the industry today.

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“Designed with busy repair shops in mind, the new MOTOR integration allows Shop Boss users to find all the parts and labor times they need for large and small jobs with just a few clicks,” said Chris Boshaw, Shop Boss CEO and Founder. “The ability to create comprehensive estimates quickly from a single platform interface will maximize shop efficiency and profitability.”

In addition to time-saving benefits, shop owners will enjoy new and updated features, including:

  • A streamlined lookup function to speed repair estimate creation with real-time results via “Smart Search;”

  • Redesigned menus based on constructive feedback from shop owners and managers;

  • Mobile responsiveness for functionality on the go; and

  • A single login interface to seamlessly access all MOTOR features.

Boshaw added: “We’re proud to bring MOTOR’s trusted labor guides to our users’ fingertips through this market-leading tool. Shop Boss aims to keep its customers ahead of the competition with the latest estimating technology, and these enhancements solidify our position as the foremost shop management solution in the industry today.” 

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