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The application is a modern service planner designed primarily as a native solution for mobile devices, created with the daily work of small and medium-sized service businesses in mind. Its main goal is to simplify day-to-day organization, reduce the time needed to handle bookings, and give the owner and team full control over appointments, clients, staff, and company settings without the need to rely on multiple scattered tools. At the center of the product is the mobile experience: fast, clear, and designed around the real rhythm of work. The user can create appointments in just a few moments, manage their status, assign employees, monitor workload, and respond to changes in the schedule. The interface focuses on the most common tasks performed on the go, which is why key functions are always within reach and navigation guides the user through processes step by step. It is a tool intended to work smoothly both during quiet business hours and at the busiest moments. The application supports the full customer service cycle: from adding a new person to the database, through visit history, to ongoing service and quick information lookup. As a result, the team does not waste time manually checking data, and the owner gains better visibility into what is happening in the business every day. The services module makes it possible to maintain a clear offer, manage durations and prices, and organize work by location and availability. An important part of the system is staff and access management. The owner or manager can create roles, control permissions, assign employees to locations, and securely share access through join codes. This makes it possible to grow the team conveniently without losing control over data security and the scope of visible information. In addition, the application includes protective mechanisms that improve login security and reduce the risk of abuse. The product was designed with an offline-first and realtime approach, which translates into high reliability in everyday use. Data and key operations are handled in a way that allows the user to work stably even with a weaker connection, and after internet access is restored, synchronization happens automatically. At the same time, where needed, changes refresh live, improving cooperation between devices and reducing information delays within the team. An important part of the application also includes operational and business settings: company profile, locations, working hours, configuration of default behaviors, as well as plan usage monitoring and subscription-related features. The user gets a clear view of limits and possibilities, can expand the account along with company growth, and activate more advanced features only when they are truly needed. Although the main environment is a native mobile application, the project also includes a web version. The web acts as a convenient extension of the ecosystem: it works well wherever using a larger screen is more comfortable, for example in administration, data review, or office tasks. The core experience and product priority remain on the native side, however, because the phone is the team's primary work tool during the day. In summary, this is an application for managing a service business that combines ease of use with professional functionality. It was designed to relieve the user of repetitive tasks, organize processes, and increase business predictability. Thanks to its mobile-first approach, support for teamwork, data synchronization, and web extension, the solution grows with the business and genuinely supports its daily efficiency. Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Built by a shop owner for real independent shops. CarSpecialist is practical shop-management software created by an independent automotive repair business in Arkansas after more than 20 years of working inside a real shop. It gives independent shops the tools they need without enterprise complexity. PHONE IN THE BAY. DESKTOP IN THE OFFICE. This is not a phone-only app. The same login opens a full desktop version in any web browser — big screen, real keyboard, the same live board and the same invoices. Write the ticket standing next to the car, then finish the paperwork at the front counter without retyping a thing. Changes appear on the other screen within a second, so the tech and the front desk never see different numbers. The desktop app is included in your subscription at no extra cost. WHAT CARSPECIALIST DOES • Shop Board — See every vehicle in the shop at a glance. Move jobs through Intake, Diagnose, In Progress, Waiting on Parts, Ready, and Done. Assign team members, add photos and notes, and open the full vehicle record. • Invoices and Estimates — Build an itemized invoice or quote right from the vehicle, on the phone or the desktop. Tax and totals are automatic, with your own numbering. Print it or email it to the customer. • Vehicle Profiles — VIN, mileage, photos, customer concern, and the full service history in one place. • Team — Owner, manager, and technician roles, with an internal thread on every job so notes and updates stay attached to the work. • Customer Updates — Send one-to-one vehicle status updates to your own customers directly from the app. • Public Intake Form — Your own link so customers can submit their vehicle before they arrive. • Backup and Export — Connect Dropbox for shop backups or export a local copy of your data. PRICING CarSpecialist Pro is $19.99 per month and includes 3 user seats. Need more staff on the account? Add seats for $2.00 per month each, up to 12 seats total. Eligible new subscribers receive a 14-day free trial. After the trial, the subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the trial or the current billing period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account after any applicable free trial, or at confirmation of purchase if no trial applies. Manage or cancel at any time in your Apple ID subscription settings. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION • Plan: CarSpecialist Pro Monthly auto-renewable subscription • U.S. price: $19.99 per month for 3 seats, plus $2.00 per month for each additional seat up to 12 • Free trial: 14 days for eligible new subscribers • Renewal: Automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Renewal charge: Your Apple ID account is charged within 24 hours before the end of the current period • Management: Manage or cancel in your Apple ID subscription settings • Restore purchases: Available inside the app • Pricing may vary by country or region Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ CarSpecialist Terms of Service: https://shopflow-saas.vercel.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://shopflow-saas.vercel.app/privacy Support: https://shopflow-saas.vercel.app/support