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...
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 MoreWorkshop Software Providers in 2026: An Overview of the Best Solutions
By 2026, the market for workshop software will be larger and more complex than ever. Roughly...
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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