Built for independent repair shops

Run Your Repair Shop From One Place.

Create estimates, send invoices, manage customers and vehicles, track payments, and stay on top of the work that needs your attention.

Also available for Android Get it on Google Play
Fast setup Works on desktop and mobile Built for real repair work

Built by an ASE-certified parts professional with real automotive industry experience.

PistonCMS Core 5.0 dashboard shown on desktop and mobile
Built around real shop work

Professional shop software without the enterprise headache.

PistonCMS is built for independent repair shops, mobile mechanics, and growing automotive businesses that need professional tools without complicated systems, bloated workflows, or enterprise-level overhead.

Everything revolves around the work you already do: customers, vehicles, estimates, approvals, invoices, payments, service history, and follow-up.

A workflow that makes sense

From estimate to paid without the mess.

Keep the entire job connected from the first customer record through the final payment.

1

Customer & Vehicle

Add the customer, vehicle, VIN, mileage, and the details you need to get started.

2

Build the Estimate

Add parts, labor, fees, notes, pricing, and presets in one clean workflow.

3

Send & Approve

Send the estimate to the customer and keep approval status clear.

4

Invoice & Get Paid

Move approved work forward, record payment, and keep the history attached.

Core 5.0

The core tools that keep the shop moving.

Manage the daily work from one clear system. Explore the full product tour on the Features page.

Estimates & Quotes

Build professional estimates in minutes.

Add parts, labor, fees, notes, pricing, and presets while keeping every line item clear.

Parts, labor, fees, and notes
Reusable presets for common work
Cost and markup controls
PistonCMS estimate and quote builder shown on a tablet in a repair shop
Invoices & Payments

Know what is open, paid, or needs follow-up.

Keep documents organized by status, record payments, and find the jobs that still need attention.

Quote and invoice status tracking
Paid, partial, and due balances
Fast document search and filters
PistonCMS quote and invoice management shown on a mobile phone in a repair shop
Customers & Vehicles

Keep customer and vehicle history together.

Store the details you need for repeat work without digging through paperwork or scattered notes.

Multiple vehicles per customer
VIN and mileage tracking
Fast access to customer history
PistonCMS customer profile and account history shown on a tablet in a repair shop
Shop Overview

Open PistonCMS and know what needs your attention.

Get a clear view of the work that needs follow-up instead of digging through documents one by one.

18
Estimates awaiting actionApproval and follow-up
28
Open invoicesUnpaid or incomplete work
7
Service requestsNew customer requests to review
PistonCMS shop overview showing estimates, open invoices, and service requests that need attention
Straightforward pricing

Professional shop software without the enterprise price tag.

$11.99/month
or $9.99/month billed yearly ($119.88/year)
Unlimited customers Unlimited vehicles Quotes & invoices Payment tracking Service reminders VIN tools
Questions

Frequently asked questions.

Can I try PistonCMS before paying?

Yes. You can start free and decide when you are ready to move to a paid plan.

Does PistonCMS work on my phone?

Yes. PistonCMS is designed to work on desktop and mobile so you can manage shop work from either.

Can I send estimates and invoices to customers?

Yes. PistonCMS is built around creating and sending customer-ready quotes and invoices.

Can I track multiple vehicles for one customer?

Yes. Customers can have multiple vehicles tied to their account and history.

Does PistonCMS decode VINs?

Yes. VIN decoding can fill available vehicle details such as year, make, model, and engine information.

Can I record different payment methods?

Yes. You can record how an invoice was paid and keep payment history with the job.

Ready to get organized?

Run your shop without fighting your software.

Keep customers, vehicles, estimates, invoices, payments, and follow-up in one practical system.