Planning Plus

Planning Plus is a bodyshop management software offered by Planning Plus Software. According to the vendor, this software is designed to streamline operations and enhance efficiency in collision repair facilities, auto body shops, automotive repair and maintenance businesses, automotive service centers, and insurance claims departments. It is targeted at small to large businesses in the automotive industry.

Key Features

Bodyshop Management Software: According to the vendor, Planning Plus offers innovative workflow scheduling and drag-and-drop planning features. The software allows users to easily modify plans and share tasks with their team. It also provides simplified attendance recording and tracks chargeable and non-chargeable tasks. Users can receive automated email and SMS notifications for customers and assessors. Additionally, the software enables benchmarking of employee performance and access to detailed reporting for business profitability and workshop performance.

Image Plus: The vendor claims that Image Plus allows users to capture and upload photos directly from their phone into estimates with a simple tap. This feature eliminates the need for digital cameras and manual photo uploads. Images are automatically imported into the preferred estimating software. Users can also edit images within the mobile app for quick adjustments.

Numbers Plus: According to the vendor, Numbers Plus is a fully automated key performance module that imports and interprets financial data against industry benchmarks and averages. It provides intuitive reports with color-coded values and bar graphs, simplifying the graphical interface for easy viewing of key performance indicators. The software aims to help users understand their business's financial strengths and weaknesses.

Track Plus: The vendor states that Track Plus allows users to easily track the stage of each job and monitor job flow and statistics such as the number of jobs and production hours processed. It provides a visual map of job progress and offers customer communication and feedback features. The software is designed to improve customer service and enhance the overall customer experience.

eForms Module: According to the vendor, the eForms Module enables users to design, build, manage, and share digital forms seamlessly. Users can create and distribute digital forms throughout their business, whether integrated with Planning Plus or used as a stand-alone product. The module allows for quality assurance, customer feedback, and department handoffs. It is cloud-ready, providing access to eForms from anywhere and on any device. The software also provides a forms flow organizer and an overview of form status for all jobs.

Synchronizing with Estimating Software: The vendor claims that Planning Plus seamlessly integrates with multiple estimating software systems. It automatically imports estimated costs into Planning Plus or other supported estimating software, eliminating the need for manual data entry and saving valuable time.

Track My Car: According to the vendor, Track My Car allows customers to easily track the progress of their vehicle throughout the repair process. It provides 1-click access for clients to check repair status and receive important updates. The software sends update alerts and notifications to customers while auto-pushing updates to insurer portals. It also offers a visual map of job progress and a communication trail accessible from any device, aiming to enhance customer service.