Does your repair business need a new Bodyshop Management System? Is your current system clunky, with manual processes, a legacy user interface, and seemingly never-ending admin?

A bodyshop management system should streamline your repair process, not create further complexity and workload for your team!

Here are 7 key signs to look out for, which indicate that your business could benefit from a new, up-to-date Bodyshop Management System:

1 – There always seems to be more admin

High admin workload is one of the main signs that your bodyshop system isn’t fulfilling its purpose. Modern workshop systems are built to actively counter routine admin, by implementing automated, task-driven processes for everyday activities – making life easier for your team.

If you’re using a legacy bodyshop system, it’s likely that you’re dedicating unnecessary staff time and resource to completing repetitive tasks, which could be alleviated completely by a modern BMS.

So, if your bodyshop’s office is awash with constant paperwork – either print-out or digital – it’s likely your business would benefit immensely from a more technologically capable BMS.

2 – Your current system isn’t mobile or tablet-friendly

Any modern workshop system should be accessible to everyone who needs it, without them having to rush to a computer every time they need to find or update information, or tick off a task.

Legacy bodyshop systems simply aren’t built for the needs and preferences of a modern, cross-device workforce – something that most businesses wouldn’t tolerate in any other environment.

By harnessing a bodyshop system with mobile & tablet usability, your colleagues can integrate its key processes more seamlessly into their day-to-day tasks – whether they’re working in the office, or on the shop floor.

So, if you’re still using a desktop-based, hard-installed BMS, it’s likely time to look for an upgrade…

3 – You’re using multiple platforms to manage your repair process

What’s the point of having a bodyshop management system if you can’t manage all your key processes and tasks within it? If every time you need to order parts, upload an assessment, or book in a job, you end up having to cross over to another platform – and cross-reference information?

A truly integrated bodyshop system should enable you to carry out all your key processes directly within it – providing one version of the truth, and one central hub for all your management needs.

If you’re forever minimising your BMS to access estimating software, your parts suppliers, invoicing systems, or other key services – it’s time to find a new system with out-the-box integrations…

4 – Your current BMS feels slow, clunky, or out of date

Many of the bodyshop systems currently on the market were designed in the early 2000s. They feel clunky, dated, and almost alien to anyone who’s used to interacting with modern business software.

You wouldn’t rely on a fax machine, or a 20-year-old handset to contact your customers – so why rely on a similarly antiquated system to manage your entire repair business?

Take a look around your current BMS – does it really feel easy to use, quick to learn, and smooth to operate, or does it feel like it’s slowly gathering digital dust?

If the latter is true, it’s time to bring your repair management process into the modern age, and harness the benefits of a next-generation BMS!

5 – You’re still printing documents like invoices and estimates

Are you still relying on paper-based job cards, estimates, or other documents within your day-to-day repair process?

Environmental impact aside – if you always seem to end up with stacks of paper for each job, it likely means your bodyshop system isn’t built for modern business processes.

The latest workshop systems are designed for paperless processes – allowing you to update, edit, and amend all core documents directly within the BMS, without having to print them out.

Not only does this save time for your business, and money on office supplies, but it also ensures there’s always ‘one version of the truth’ available for centralised analysis and seamless audit.

6 – Not everyone in your team has access 

In a busy bodyshop environment, it’s impossible to rely on a select few people to add all updates, information, and documents into your system. 

In order for your BMS to truly maximise efficiency, everyone in your team must have the right level of access, through the right medium, to input and gather the information they need.

If you’re relying on a dedicated admin team to update your BMS, you’re likely missing out on key process insights, and sacrificing some level of accuracy in your business data.

By harnessing a modern BMS with cross-device usability, you can give everyone in your team easy and seamless access to whatever features they need – facilitating real-time process updates and communication, on-the-go.

This will immediately increase the accuracy and real-time value of your bodyshop’s data, ensuring you always know what’s happening, as it’s happening, at all ends of your business.

7 – Your BMS requires manual installation, setup & support

Does your BMS require manual installation every time you want to add a new device? Can it only be accessed from computers or devices with the programme installed, or through a dedicated server on-site?

In the modern business environment, with remote work and site management becoming increasingly prominent,  it’s almost impossible to rely on limited on-site installations of something as integral as a BMS.

It also means having dedicated IT resource to handle maintenance & installation, or at least support from your supplier, which can become a hassle if bugs or issues arise which need solving quickly. 

By switching to a cloud-based BMS like Onyx, you can access your core business data and processes remotely, and any updates or development can be rolled out immediately by our team.

Onyx operates within the browser window, and is responsive across all devices, making it easy to access the BMS from wherever you’re working, and whatever you’re working on.

Introducing Onyx BMS: The Next-Generation Bodyshop Management System

Looking for a more up-to-date Bodyshop Management System for your repair business? 

One that actively focuses on delivering efficiency, maximising profitability, and providing real-time, actionable process insights?

Look no further than Onyx BMS – The Next-Generation Bodyshop Management System, built by repairers, for repairers, to suit the needs of bodyshops both small and large-scale.

Why Onyx?

There are too many complex, legacy systems on the market, which require dedicated admin resource to operate. A Bodyshop Management System should exist to streamline your repair processes, not create further complexity and workload.

Onyx was built to counter this challenge, bringing a next-generation approach to usability and automation, which allows you to deliver a more streamlined repair process without dedicated admin resource.

Here are some of the key benefits Onyx BMS can offer to your business:

Reduced Process Admin Workload

Onyx is designed to minimise system admin – with self-contained, task-driven workflows for all key elements of the repair process, including job booking, vehicle logistics, parts ordering, customer updates, and invoicing. Key documents and information are automatically updated and attached to the job profile, meaning there’s no need for additional administrative steps.

Cloud-Based & Paperless: Get Up and Running Quickly

Onyx is completely cloud-based, meaning there’s no need for any installations, or additional IT resource. This makes it easy to get the system up and running quickly for all users, with all support, development, and system updates managed remotely by our team.

Tailored to your Unique Business Requirements

Onyx is designed to be versatile; all key features and processes can be tailored to your unique business needs, and integrated with existing systems & procedures. No matter the size, nature, or complexity of your repair business, Onyx can provide a streamlined solution that mirrors the processes your team are familiar with.

Integrations with Industry-Standard Solutions

Onyx houses native integrations for a range of industry-standard solutions, including DVLA and Audatex data, and a range of parts procurement & aggregation platforms. This means you’ll always have the tools and information you need to manage a repair in-full, without leaving the BMS.

User-Friendly, Modern Interface

As repairers, we understand that any workshop system needs to be easy, and genuinely enjoyable to use, in order for your team to experience the full benefit. That’s why we’ve focused on building a modern user interface that’s easy to learn, simple to navigate, and reflects the processes and terminology your team are familiar with.

Mobile & Tablet Responsive

Onyx was built to be mobile & tablet compatible, allowing every member of your team to access the system easily wherever they are, and whatever they’re doing. All dashboards and features are fully device responsive, making it easy to interact with Onyx in the office, on-the-go, or on the workshop floor.

Book your free Onyx BMS demo, and a member of our team will talk you through all the features, integrations, and benefits of our intuitive workshop management platform: