Calculating Small Parts Surcharges Correctly in CATAMA: A Practical Guide for Workshops
Two percent. In countless German auto repair shops, this small number determines whether...
Read MoreStarting an Auto Repair Business: Checklist, Permits, and Software
The move toward self-employment requires careful preparation: Anyone who wants to start an auto repair business...
Read MoreVehicle Appraisal & Purchase: How Car Dealers Calculate the Purchase Price
When buying used cars, the right purchase price determines the subsequent margin. A solid...
Read MoreInventory in an Auto Repair Shop: Instructions & Checklist
For many businesses, taking inventory at an auto repair shop is a tedious chore—...
Read MoreDigitizing Your Workshop: A 7-Step Guide
The digitization of the workshop is not a major project for large corporations, but rather a pragmatic...
Read MoreHow to Correctly Calculate Hourly Rates at an Auto Repair Shop
The hourly rate is the key performance indicator for every auto repair shop: It determines whether...
Read MoreWarranty vs. Guarantee in Used Car Sales
When selling used cars, people often confuse warranties and guarantees—but they are...
Read MoreZUGFeRD or XRechnung? Differences & Requirements for Auto Repair Shops
ZUGFeRD and XRechnung are the two main e-invoice formats in Germany. Both comply with...
Read MoreDifferential Taxation Under Section 25a of the German Value-Added Tax Act (UStG): How Car Dealers Calculate Taxes Correctly
Differential taxation under Section 25a of the German Value-Added Tax Act (UStG) is a special VAT provision for the retail sector...
Read MoreWhat does GoBD mean, and who is required to comply with GoBD when using CATAMA software?
A tax audit in the automotive retail industry takes several days of work on average—and...
Read MoreHow Car Dealerships Automatically Sync Their Inventory with Mobile.de — The Mobile.de API in CATAMA
According to his own account, a used-car dealer in northern Germany lost about four hours per...
Read MoreMCP and API Usage for Automotive Repair Shops Using CATAMA Software
A workshop manager types into his chat window: "Which vehicles are scheduled for the next..."
Read MoreInvoicing, reminders, payment tracking: Improve cash flow with automated workflows
Automated billing and collection processes can reduce the average payment delay by up to two...
Read MoreDigitalization in Car Dealerships and Retail with CATAMA: Automating Processes from Inquiry to Invoice
CATAMA is revolutionizing business processes at car dealerships through an integrated cloud platform that connects all...
Read MoreWorkshop Software: Boosting Efficiency in Automotive Operations
Workshop Software: Boosting Efficiency in Automotive Operations Modern automotive workshops face increasing demands. Customers...
Read MoreCloud vs. On-Premise: Why Forward-Thinking Companies Made the Switch Long Ago
For most companies, the decision between the cloud and on-premises solutions has already been made:...
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