BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY, a leading supplier of technology solutions for the automotive aftermarket, has teamed with Tekmetric to bring its Digital Vehicle Inspections, text-payment and other customer engagement tools to shops already using Tekmetric’s shop management platform.

As a result of this collaboration, more shop owners can benefit from BOLT ON’s Cloud-based NextGear product, which also enables self-scheduling, workflow management and reporting on any Web-enabled mobile device.

Shops that are currently using Tekmetric can take advantage of these capabilities with no long-term contract, no additional hardware, and no steep learning curve.

“Tekmetric is a stalwart of the auto aftermarket, and its customers rightly love using it to manage just about all aspects of their shop operations. BOLT ON’s NextGear complements those capabilities with unprecedented driver communications tools that can help drive more repeat business, keep repair bays humming and increase average repair orders,” said Mike Risich, founder and CEO of BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY.

“It’s a seamless integration that shops and technicians can take advantage of on a cell phone or tablet.”

“The integration with BOLT ON is a great addition to Tekmetric’s capabilities that will help our partner shops run with efficiency and accuracy,” said Prasanth Chilukuri, co-founder and CFO of Tekmetric.

“This integration is a nice advancement for the Tekmetric and BOLT ON teams, as well as for the business owners we serve in the automotive industry.”

NextGear is available to Tekmetric users for a monthly fee of $199. There’s no annual subscription or long-term commitment; shops simply pay as they go.

About Tekmetric

Tekmetric, a Houston-based auto repair technology company, offers a cloud-based platform that enables auto repair shop owners to drive productivity and increase profitability through its streamlined workflow management processes.

Designed by a former shop owner, Tekmetric’s platform drives shop efficiency through real-time data, a customizable user interface and customer-centric communication tools. Since its launch in 2016, Tekmetric has disrupted the industry with its robust fully-integrated system, developed with an emphasis on customer transparency and user collaboration. For more information, visit www.tekmetric.com.

About BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY

BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY equips the automotive aftermarket with award-winning technology tools to improve customer communication. The company’s digital vehicle inspection technology instantly transmits photos, videos and text messages to more effectively communicate automotive repair details, thereby increasing consumer trust, boosting sales and empowering shops to build long-term customer relationships.

Along with ongoing training and support, BOLT ON’s integrated mobile, digital and cloud-based tools also reduce problems inherent in the service process, while increasing shop productivity, revenue, and customer satisfaction. Over the years, BOLT ON has worked with nearly 10,000 independent repair shops, who have used the platform to send more than 66 million repair photos to vehicle owners.

For more information, visit the BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY website or call 610-890-3240.