Automotive Point of Sale

• Inventory Management: The POS should handle parts inventory tracking, with features like low-stock alerts and integration with suppliers for easy reordering.
• Customer Management (CRM): A CRM module that stores customer information, service history, and vehicle details is crucial for creating personalized services.
• Service Scheduling: It should offer a service calendar for scheduling maintenance, repairs, and appointments.
• Estimates and Work Orders: Ability to create estimates, convert them into work orders, and track the progress of each job.
• Multi-Location Support: For automotive chains or multiple branches, the POS must offer centralized management across different locations.
• Barcode Scanning & Part Lookup: To easily identify parts, their prices, and availability.

Look for integrations with systems like QuickBooks for accounting, Mitchell 1 for repair information, or AutoZone and other suppliers for parts ordering. Seamless integrations can save time and prevent errors in data entry.

An automotive POS should manage inventory that ranges from small parts to larger items like tires. It should also support matrix inventory, with attributes like size, brand, and type. The ability to track serial numbers for expensive items is a plus.

The POS should offer reports on sales, inventory turnover, most commonly used parts, labor costs, and profit margins. These reports help in understanding which services and products are driving the most revenue.