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July 17, 2026

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...

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July 14, 2026

Starting 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...

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July 14, 2026

Vehicle Appraisal & Purchase: How Car Dealers Calculate the Purchase Price

When buying used cars, the right purchase price determines the subsequent margin. A solid...

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July 14, 2026

Inventory in an Auto Repair Shop: Instructions & Checklist

For many businesses, taking inventory at an auto repair shop is a tedious chore—...

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July 14, 2026

Digitizing Your Workshop: A 7-Step Guide

The digitization of the workshop is not a major project for large corporations, but rather a pragmatic...

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July 14, 2026

How 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...

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July 14, 2026

Warranty vs. Guarantee in Used Car Sales

When selling used cars, people often confuse warranties and guarantees—but they are...

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July 14, 2026

ZUGFeRD or XRechnung? Differences & Requirements for Auto Repair Shops

ZUGFeRD and XRechnung are the two main e-invoice formats in Germany. Both comply with...

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July 14, 2026

Differential 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...

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June 22, 2026

What 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...

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Posted by 404media
June 22, 2026

How 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...

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June 13, 2026

MCP 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..."

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April 17, 2026

Invoicing, reminders, payment tracking: Improve cash flow with automated workflows

Automated billing and collection processes can reduce the average payment delay by up to two...

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Posted by 404media
April 16, 2026

Digitalization 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...

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April 16, 2026

Workshop Software: Boosting Efficiency in Automotive Operations

Workshop Software: Boosting Efficiency in Automotive Operations Modern automotive workshops face increasing demands. Customers...

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April 1, 2026

Cloud 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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