R.O. Writer

R.O. Writer is shop management software for automotive repair and tyre businesses, and is described as one of the earlier products in this field. It brings repair orders, parts ordering, accounting and marketing into one database.

What R.O. Writer offers

• Smart eCat — checks part prices and availability across ten suppliers at once.
• Shop operations — scheduling, inventory control, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Marketing tools — features for reaching customers.
• Multi-store support — handles businesses with several locations.
• R.O. Touch — a mobile app connecting owners and service writers.
• DVI Suite — digital vehicle inspection tooling.

Who it works with

Independent repair shops and tyre shops, mostly in the United States. The vendor says it also helps with data migration, staff training and onboarding.

Key facts

• Integrations: connects with other industry software shops already use
• Customer base: thousands of shops, many of them customers for over ten years