CATAMA Automotive Software for Workshops & Dealerships
CATAMA is the cloud-based automotive software for invoicing, workshop planning, stock management and vehicle administration – an invoicing programme and workshop planner for automotive workshops and car dealerships of all makes, all in one system.
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All-in-one automotive invoicing software and workshop planner
With CATAMA, car repair workshops and car dealers can calculate repair costs, plan working hours and manage vehicles, customers and stock centrally in a cloud-based solution – for businesses of all sizes and brands, from single-site operations to chains of branches.
Inventory management, workshop planning & vehicle management
The three pillars of CATAMA automotive software – seamlessly integrated into a single system.
Automotive Inventory Management
Manage items & labour rates, orders, stock, vehicles and your online shop centrally in the CATAMA Cloud Inventory Management system – including integration with leading parts catalogues.
- Item & labour rate management
- Goods Receipt & Stock Postings
- Manufacturer, supplier & catalogue data
Workshop Planning
The integrated workshop scheduler has been specially developed for automotive businesses – so you can keep track of appointments, resources and workload at all times.
- Planning by Mechanic & Resources
- Customer & vehicle linking
- Appointment reminders via text message & email
Vehicle management
Manage your in-house vehicle stock and customer vehicles, enter master data using the wizard and export vehicles directly to online marketplaces such as Mobile.de.
- Customer & Fleet Vehicles
- Customised document linking
- Vehicle purchases & sales, marketplace export
The right automotive software for your sector
Whether you’re in retail, a workshop or a specialist vehicle sector – CATAMA adapts to your business.
Commercial vehicles & lorries
Fleet customers, servicing schedules and large-scale contracts.
CRM, stock management and invoicing in a comprehensive automotive solution
End-to-end automotive software for your business – invoicing software and workshop scheduling for automotive workshops and dealerships, combined in a single system. Includes DMS document management, time tracking and an open API for integration with parts catalogues, vehicle marketplaces and more.
Order processing, procurement & automotive invoicing
Create quotations, order confirmations, invoices and delivery notes, as well as purchase orders, credit notes and till closures – GoBD-compliant, e-invoice-ready and including analysis of your outstanding items.
- Document entry with item, package and labour cost management
- Linking vehicle and customer master data to documents and appointments
- Automatic document dispatch via email & e-invoicing
- Outstanding items analysis and payment reminders
Workshop planning & capacity overview
The workshop appointment planner integrated into CATAMA has been specially developed for automotive workshops. This allows you to keep track of capacity utilisation and appointment allocation at all times – including QR time recording and an order stamping system.
- Recording of customer and customer’s vehicle for the appointment
- Allocation of appointments to staff
- Planning & analysis of capacity utilisation
- Customer appointment reminders via text message or email
Tyre Stock & Tyre Manager
Manage tyres conveniently and efficiently: optimise storage capacity, organise customer tyres clearly and generate stock-in and stock-out documents in no time at all.
- Graphical stock location overview with stock placement status
- Customer & vehicle linking
- Automatic document generation for storage and retrieval
- Complete record history
Invoicing, CRM, DMS & contact management for automotive businesses
Vehicle management
Manage your vehicle stock and customer vehicles, upload photos and export data to vehicle marketplaces.
Sales & Invoicing
A comprehensive invoicing and accounting solution for invoices, credit notes, quotations and customer management – GoBD-compliant.
Tyre Stock & Management
Manage tyres with ease, optimise stock levels and generate documents in no time at all.
CRM & Contacts
Manage your contacts more effectively, boost your sales success and look after your customers more efficiently.
DMS & Documents
Digital document management: store and retrieve documents, contracts and records in an audit-proof manner.
Interfaces & API
Open API, MCP integration, DAT, parts catalogues and Mobile.de – CATAMA integrates seamlessly into your processes.
CATAMA Pricing – Automotive software from €99 per month
Transparent packages for garage and car dealerships – cancellable monthly, with no hidden costs.
Professional
Ideal for small and medium-sized automotive businesses looking for a cost-effective cloud solution.
- Workshop planning & efficiency analysis
- Order Management & Goods Receipt Booking
- Invoices & DAT interface
Enterprise
Ideal for medium-sized and large businesses looking for a comprehensive management solution.
- All Professional features
- Time tracking & analysis
- Tyre management & e-commerce API
- QR time tracking & job stamping system
Unlimited
A bespoke cloud solution tailored to your requirements, based on the CATAMA infrastructure.
- All Enterprise features
- Solutions tailored to your requirements
- No user limit
- Your own IT contact & premium support
* Billed monthly, plus 19% VAT
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Frequently asked questions about CATAMA automotive software
Who is CATAMA suitable for?
CATAMA is suitable for car repair workshops, car dealerships, tyre retailers, as well as motorbike, caravan and commercial vehicle businesses of all sizes – from single-site operations to chains of branches.
Is CATAMA cloud-based?
Yes. CATAMA runs entirely in the cloud and can be accessed from any device. It is hosted in German data centres in compliance with the GDPR – with no local installation required.
Is CATAMA GoBD-compliant and capable of handling e-invoices?
Yes. Documents are created and archived in accordance with GoBD, and CATAMA supports e-invoicing as well as cash books and payment reminders for your accounts.
What interfaces does CATAMA offer?
CATAMA offers, amongst other things, the DAT interface, integration with parts catalogues, export to vehicle marketplaces such as Mobile.de, as well as an open API and MCP integration for automation and AI assistants.
How much does CATAMA cost?
CATAMA is available from €99 per month (Professional). Enterprise costs €139 and Unlimited €499 per month, plus 19% VAT in each case.
Can I try CATAMA for free?
Yes. You can try CATAMA with no obligation and request a free trial in advance – with no sales pressure.
Questions about CATAMA automotive software?
We’d be happy to advise you personally – by phone or email, with no sales pressure. Try CATAMA with no obligation and see for yourself.
Key topics at a glance
Frequently asked questions about CATAMA
Quick answers for workshops and retailers – you can find more details in our FAQ.
What is CATAMA?
CATAMA is a cloud-based automotive software solution (dealer management system) for garages and car dealerships: invoicing, stock management, CRM, workshop planning, and vehicle and tyre management all in one system.
How much does CATAMA cost?
CATAMA starts from 99 EUR per month. The Professional, Enterprise and Unlimited packages are available on a pay-as-you-go basis – cancellable at any time.
Do I need to install anything?
No. CATAMA runs in a browser on PCs, Macs and tablets – without the need for local installation. It is hosted in a data centre in Germany.
Is CATAMA GoBD-compliant and capable of e-invoicing?
Yes. The invoicing system is GoBD-compliant and supports e-invoicing (ZUGFeRD/XRechnung) as well as DATEV export.
Which sectors is CATAMA suitable for?
For car dealerships and garages, as well as tyre, caravan, motorbike, commercial vehicle and other vehicle sectors – all on a single cloud platform.
Can I try CATAMA for free?
Yes. You can try CATAMA for 5 days, free of charge and with no obligation – and without any sales pressure.