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# 3 Functions Your Auto Repair Shop Software Needs to Have
Posted by [BayIQ](https://blog.bayiq.com/author/bayiq) on May 11, 2018 | [0 Comments](https://blog.bayiq.com/3-functions-your-auto-repair-shop-software-needs#comments-listing)
From managing your product database to helping you track customer information and mapping jobs, a good software can help to automate aspects of your day-to-day business at your auto repair shop and make your team more efficient.
But with so many options on the market, how do you choose the right platform for your shop? If you’re struggling to make your selection, we are here to help. In this week’s blog post, we are discussing three (more) key elements that you should be looking for in a software.
Did you miss the first round? Check out [our blog post from last month](https://blog.bayiq.com/build-a-better-business-with-the-right-autoshop-software) for more tips to selecting the right software for your shop.
# 3 (More) Functions for Your Auto Repair Shop
### One: Real-Time Analytics
If you want your shop to be competitive, you need to [know how you are doing](https://www.techopedia.com/2/31433/trends/big-data/advantages-of-real-time-analytics-for-enterprise). And you need to know *now.* A good software will provide you with a real-time analytic breakdown of how your various marketing efforts are impacting your business, and help you to make better business decisions. Real-time analytics also allow you to make immediate changes whenever necessary, giving you increased flexibility and dexterity for how you operate on a day-to-day and long-term basis.
### Two: Scalability
Here’s hoping that you experience unprecedented success and your business continues to grow. As you expand to additional locations, or grow the number of clients that you service, your auto repair shop software needs to be able to grow with you. It should help make you more efficient at every step of the process. Whether you’re opening the doors of your first shop or your five thousandth, a good software system will help you manage relationships, stay on top of marketing, and make suggestions for improvement.
### Three: Cloud-Based System
In 2018, almost everything exists in the cloud. Shouldn’t your shop, too? There are [many benefits of operating out of the cloud](https://www.ibm.com/cloud/learn/benefits-of-cloud-computing), including:
- Increased security features
- Accessibility from multiple platforms in any location in the world
- Improved flexibility about how you store your data
A cloud-based auto repair shop software will help you make better, more strategic business decisions and keep your customers’ information safe at the same time.
## BAYiQ autoshop software will make your life easier and your business better.
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