Modernise your business with 5IQ software

5IQ says its automotive software modernises every facet of automotive workshop operations. Specifically tailored for Australian automotive service and repair businesses, the software was produced and tested in conjunction with workshop managers and technicians over a three-year period before release.

The cloud-based software solution offers complete automation for managing customer booking schedules and invoicing. It also integrates with partners such as Burson EzyParts and Repco Navigator. 5IQ’s features include parts requirement and quote generation, accurate labour time estimation, and regular inspection reminders for customer vehicles. Technicians can also send customers real time images and video of issues that need to be addressed by email or SMS while working on the vehicle.

Recommendations for future maintenance or repair work can also be added to invoices, with the software storing data from work completed or recommended on every vehicle. When each customer’s vehicle returns, a list of the recommended repairs or maintenance issues is automatically generated.

5IQ said the software can also be easily integrated with any of the most popular accounting software programs, eliminating time-consuming manual transfer of invoicing and trade account purchase information.

The package enables automotive workshops to keep a closer eye on their businesses, with a number of automated reports available covering items such as technician productivity, the most frequent work being performed, and the most frequent types of vehicles serviced and repaired. This provides real time operating information that helps business owners make more informed decisions, increasing efficiency and profitability.

“[The 5IQ automotive software package] is without any doubt one of the most comprehensive, easy to use and fully integrated automotive software packages available,” said 5IQ founder and CEO, Mark Alfred.

“For automotive repair businesses to continue to grow, operating efficiency is imperative. There is no doubt that the introduction of 5IQ automotive software will be a game changer for many trade customers and we at 5IQ want to help workshops realise their growth potential, to be more profitable and more successful.”