Built for independent auto repair shops
Estimates your customers approve by text.
Write it in 60 seconds. They tap Approve on their phone. You start the job.
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How it works
Three steps, one phone
1. Scan the plate
2. Text the estimate
3. Get paid
What you get
The features that pay for it
Digital inspections with photos
They see the worn pads. Approved tickets go up when the customer can look at the part instead of taking your word for it.
Status board
Every car in the shop on one screen — what is waiting on approval, what is on a lift, what is ready for pickup.
Declined-work follow-up
Work they said no to texts them back in six weeks, by itself. That is revenue you are losing today, recovered while you sleep.
ARO and parts/labor reports
Average repair order, parts versus labor, month over month — the numbers you would otherwise be guessing at.
Written authorization, captured automatically
New Jersey requires written authorization before repairs (N.J.A.C. 13:45A-26C). Akili captures the signed approval, the odometer, the date and time — automatically. Your evidence, every job.
Pricing
What a three-person shop pays
| Comparison | Akili Auto | Tekmetric | Shopmonkey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $99/mo | From $199/mo | From $239/mo |
| Users | Unlimited | Tiered | Per user |
| Customer texting | Included | Add-on | Add-on |
Competitor pricing as publicly listed. Compare for yourself — that is the point.
Questions shop owners actually ask
Where do labor times come from?
You build canned jobs once — your parts, your labor rate, your markup — and they drop into an estimate in one tap. Your numbers, not a national average that does not match your bay.
I already use Square. Do I have to switch?
No. Keep your processor. Take the card however you take it today and mark the invoice paid — Akili tracks the job and the money either way.
What happens to my data if I leave?
It is yours. Export your customers, vehicles, repair orders and invoices whenever you want, including on the way out.
What does support look like?
A person in New Jersey, business hours, who knows your shop. While we are small that is a real advantage and we are not pretending otherwise.
Do my customers need an app?
No. They get a text with a link. They tap it, look at the photos, and sign with a finger. Nothing to download, nothing to log into.
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