In today's workshop environment, every minute counts. Automotive businesses face the challenge of accurately recording working hours, efficiently planning jobs, and simultaneously ensuring transparent billing. CATAMA software offers a sophisticated, comprehensive solution specifically tailored to the needs of automotive workshops.
Efficient time tracking – every minute counts
The heart of efficient workshop operations is precise time tracking. CATAMA enables your mechanics to book their working hours directly to the respective customer order – optionally via stationary terminals (a PC in the workshop), tablets, or mobile devices.
The advantages are obvious:
- No more retroactive timesheets
- Minute-by-minute recording of actual working time
- Direct assignment to order number and vehicle
- Real-time overview of ongoing work
- Automatic transfer to the billing system
With order-related time tracking, you always know how much time was spent on each repair. This not only creates transparency for your customers but also provides valuable data for post-calculation and process optimization.
Intelligent workshop planning for maximum capacity utilization
CATAMA's integrated planning function transforms your workshop into a perfectly orchestrated operation. The digital workshop planner shows you at a glance:
- Available staff and lifting platform
- order status (waiting, processing, completed)
- Schedule overview with all planned work
- Resource utilization for optimal personnel planning
The software automatically takes into account your employees' working hours, breaks, and vacation times. This allows you to identify bottlenecks early and take corrective action. The drag-and-drop functionality makes it possible to quickly reschedule orders – ideal for last-minute changes or emergencies.
Automated billing without time loss
CATAMA's true added value becomes apparent in the billing. All recorded times, spare parts used, and additional services are included in the invoice:
Your billing process will be revolutionized:
- Automatic transfer of all booked working hours
- Integration of spare part prices from the warehouse
- Deposit of individual hourly rates and work values
- Immediate invoicing after order completion
- Transparent breakdown for the customer
The software supports all common billing models – from flat rates and hourly rates to minute-by-minute billing. Warranty and goodwill claims can also be easily handled.
Practical example: How your workshop can benefit
A medium-sized automotive business with 8 mechanics can significantly increase its productivity through CATAMA:
- Time savings: 30 minutes per employee per day through digital time tracking
- Higher capacity utilization: 15% more productive working time through optimized planning
- Faster billing: Invoice creation in under 2 minutes instead of 15 minutes
- Fewer complaints: Transparent time tracking reduces customer grievances.
Integration and networking
CATAMA is not a standalone solution, but integrates seamlessly into your existing IT landscape:
- Interfaces to common parts catalogs ( Stakis , Wütschner , WM, etc.)
- Connection to vehicle databases (DAT)
- Export to accounting systems (DATEV)
- Networking with suppliers and manufacturers (CSV parts list import)
Conclusion: More time for what matters
With CATAMA, automotive businesses receive a powerful tool that perfectly integrates the three core processes of time tracking, planning, and billing. The software grows with your needs – from a one-person operation to a multi-brand workshop with multiple locations.
The cloud-based solution enables access from anywhere and guarantees maximum data security through German data centers. Updates and backups are automatic, allowing you to fully concentrate on your core business: the professional repair and maintenance of vehicles.
Start your journey into the digital future of your workshop now – with CATAMA you keep time tracking, planning and billing firmly under control.
Further information about CATAMA software and a free trial version can be found here .
