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Mitchell RepairCenter vs ARI: Which is a better fit?

Updated on November 10th, 2024
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Summary
Features in Auto Body
8
39
  • VIN Decoder
20
Best performer
39
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Appointment Management
  • Billing & Invoicing
User satisfaction
3.4
User reviews21
Ease of use
3.3
Functionality
3.3
Value for money
2.9
Customer support
3.4
4.6
User reviews460
Ease of use
4.4
Functionality
4.5
Value for money
4.6
Customer support
4.6
Price starts from
Monthly subscription
Free version
Free trial
Monthly subscription
Free version
Free trial
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On-premise shop management solution that helps repairing businesses manage parts pricing, sales and marketing tracking, job costing, scheduling and more.

The app's purpose is to help mechanics and auto repair shop owners to manage their business with ease. The app offers inventory tracking, invoicing, service reminders, VIN decoder, plate reader...

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pros & cons
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Danny W
Owner
4.0

Danny W.: Hi, my name is Danny. I am the owner of D&Q Mobile Auto Repair, and I give ARI a 4 out of 5. Before I started using ARI, I wasn't using any kind of invoicing system, so it was really difficult to be on time with getting payments from customers and it just looked unprofessional. ARI really helped me get on track with knowing how much I spent on a job, tracking my inventory, and making sure that I'm getting paid on time by customers. I checked out other options out there and as far as the cost per month, ARI was the most cost-effective and I could grow it with my business. Plus, they're integrated with the Mitchell 1 system and all that so it really made it a no-brainer for me. Starting up with ARI was a little difficult, but once you got used to what it's going to ask for and the right information that you need to put in there. Once I set up my inventory and I set up my profile on there for my business, what my taxes are going to be and my inventory status, it became really easy. Pretty much once the initial setup is done, all you got to do is hit the plus button and add what you add. If you're thinking about getting ARI and you need it, get it. Heck, if you don't have an invoicing system, if you don't have an inventory tracking system, if you don't have a way to keep track of your appointments for your customers, it's easy and it's cost-effective. There's no reason not to get it if you're in the automotive business.

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Mitchell RepairCenter

8/39
  • Activity Dashboard
  • API
  • Appointment Management
  • Billing & Invoicing
  • Contact Database
  • Cost Tracking
  • CRM
  • Customer Database
  • Customizable Reports
  • Electronic Payments
  • Employee Time Clock
  • Gift Card Management
  • Inspection Management
  • Inventory Control
  • Inventory Management
  • Invoice Management
  • Job Costing
  • Multi-Location
  • Order Management
  • Payroll Management
  • Performance Metrics
  • Progress Tracking
  • Purchase Order Management
  • QuickBooks Integration
  • Repair Tracking
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Scheduling
  • SMS Messaging
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Transaction History
  • Vehicle Tracking
  • Accounting
  • Labor Rates
  • Maintenance Scheduling
  • Parts Management
  • Quotes/Estimates
  • Service History
  • VIN Decoder
  • Work Order Management
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Mitchell RepairCenter

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ARI

  • Best Value Auto Repair
    Software (2024)
Mitchell RepairCenter
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
ARI
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
Mitchell RepairCenter
  • By Mitchell International
  • Located in United States
  • Founded in 1946
ARI
  • By uMob
  • Located in United States
  • Founded in 2019
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