In today's automotive repair shops, every minute counts. Automotive repair shops face the challenge of accurately tracking work hours, efficiently scheduling jobs, and ensuring transparent billing. CATAMA Software offers a comprehensive solution designed specifically to meet the needs of automotive repair shops.
Efficient Time Tracking – Every Minute Counts
Accurate time tracking is the cornerstone of efficient workshop operations. CATAMA enables your mechanics to log their working hours directly to the respective customer order—either via desktop terminals (a PC in the workshop), tablets, or mobile devices.
The advantages are obvious:
- No more retroactive timesheets
- Recording of actual working hours down to the minute
- Direct link to order number and vehicle
- Real-time overview of ongoing work
- Automatic transfer to payroll
With job-based time tracking, you always know exactly how much time was spent on each repair. This not only provides transparency for your customers but also delivers valuable data for post-job costing and process optimization.
Smart workshop planning for maximum capacity utilization
CATAMA’s built-in scheduling feature transforms your workshop into a perfectly coordinated operation. The digital workshop scheduler shows you at a glance:
- Available staff and lift capacities
- Real-time order status (pending, in progress, complete)
- Schedule overview with all planned work
- Resource utilization for optimal workforce planning
The software automatically takes your employees’ working hours, breaks, and vacation time into account. This allows you to identify bottlenecks early on and take corrective action. The drag-and-drop functionality makes it easy to reschedule jobs quickly—ideal for last-minute schedule changes or emergencies.
Automated billing with no time wasted
The true value of CATAMA becomes apparent during billing. All recorded times, spare parts used, and additional services are included in the invoice:
Your billing process is about to be revolutionized:
- Automatic transfer of all recorded working hours
- Integration of spare part prices from the warehouse
- Entering individual hourly rates and work values
- Invoices are issued immediately upon completion of the order
- Transparent breakdown for the customer
The software supports all standard billing models—from flat rates and labor rates to billing by the minute. Warranty and goodwill cases can also be easily handled.
Real-world example: How your repair shop can benefit
A medium-sized auto repair shop with 8 mechanics can significantly boost its productivity with CATAMA:
- Time savings: 30 minutes per employee per day thanks to digital time tracking
- Higher utilization: 15% more productive work time through optimized planning
- Faster billing: Invoices generated in under 2 minutes instead of 15 minutes
- Fewer complaints: Transparent time sheets reduce customer complaints
Integration and Networking
CATAMA is not a standalone solution; rather, it integrates seamlessly into your existing IT infrastructure:
- Interfaces to common parts catalogs (Stakis, Wütschner, WM, etc.)
- Connection to vehicle databases (DAT)
- Export to Accounting Systems (DATEV)
- Integration with suppliers and manufacturers (CSV parts list import)
Bottom line: More time for what really matters
With CATAMA, auto repair shops gain a powerful tool that seamlessly integrates the three core processes of time tracking, scheduling, and billing. The software scales with your needs—from a one-person operation to a multi-brand repair shop with multiple locations.
This cloud-based solution allows you to access it from anywhere and ensures the highest level of data security through data centers located in Germany. Updates and backups are performed automatically, so you can focus entirely on your core business: the professional repair and maintenance of vehicles.
Take the first step toward your workshop’s digital future today—with CATAMA, you’ll have complete control over time tracking, scheduling, and billing.
For more information about CATAMA software and to download a free trial version, click here.
