The MasterLink Software and Auto Shop Writer Story

Auto Shop Writer is a production of MasterLink Software, a privately held company.  Working with an international group of programmers, and the latest in Microsoft Windows development tools and technologies, MasterLink has provided quality products, … [Continue Reading]

Low Monthly Payment – No Committment

We know shop management systems can be very expensive ... but we've done this so long, and run our very personalized business so efficiently, that we can offer you the ability to rent Auto Shop Writer for only $ 195 / month.  That's "all inclusive" … [Continue Reading]

CARFAX – Supporting You and Your Clients

Auto Shop Writer uses services from Carfax to assist you every day, and your cost is nothing.  The integrated features work seamlessly within our system to provide you: - VIN numbers from license plates - Extensive vehicle data based on the … [Continue Reading]

A Fully Integrated Repair Shop Management System

Auto Shop Writer 10 is the result of 35 years of personal interaction between shop owners and software engineers, creating a product that works the way you run your business.  It is fully integrated which focuses on entering data only once and having … [Continue Reading]

Serving Since 1982

Auto Shop Writer is a production of MasterLink Software, a privately held company.  Working with an international group of programmers, and the latest in Microsoft Windows development tools and technologies, MasterLink has provided quality products, and service, since 1982. The … Read More >>

ASW Pay As You Go

The traditional method of obtaining a software license is to pay a large fee, then periodically purchase updates over time.  For over 30 years we have operated on this model, but recently we have elected to provide a more affordable option.  We have … Read more >>

Full Integration = More Power + Less Work

Auto Shop Writer 10 is the result of 35 years of personal interaction between shop owners and software engineers, creating a product that works the way you run your business.  It is fully integrated which focuses on entering data only once and having … Read more >>

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SHOP SOFTWARE GUIDE – How Does Auto Shop Writer Compare ?

The new AutoInc Shop Software Guide is arriving in mailboxes around the country, and many service managers will turn to it for information about the latest technology offerings in their business. Only 4 systems elected to buy into the list, … Continue reading →

Will Your Shop Benefit From A Tablet ?

Tablets are popular everywhere, and are often advertised as the solution to all of life’s tasks.  In fact, they are compact, light, go with you, and can do quite a few things.  This leads to the question:  “Will your shop … Continue reading →

Do your advertising dollars return profit ?

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Special Features

Auto Shop Writer has many unique features, but here are a few that save time, plus improve your business and profits:

+ Automatic Customer Follow Up: Set it up once, and then let ASW send a thank you note, plus 30, 60, 90, and 120 day reminders by email, all without you doing anything additional.

+ Powerful Integrated Appointment Management: Create appointments for your clients, add the vehicle to it, and even create a quote ( parts and labor ). Then when they arrive, make a quick selection and the workorder will be created with client, vehicle, notes, parts and labor, all with one button ! Clients like fast processing.

+ Comprehensive Service Histories: Know what you did, when you did it, what parts you used, and where they were obtained ! For those services performed elsewhere, you will get the info from the CARFAX Service History. Also, use the PM scheduler for repetitive services and know when they should be performed.

+Vehicle Analysis Summary: See vehicle & client details, needs, concerns, CARFAX history, pending PMs, all within a workorder with a single button.

+TO DO Report of the services, communications, appointments that you should do today, with a single keystroke. It’s all drawn from the existing data in the system, and you have no setup work.
And this is just the tip of the iceberg … see our feature summary for more.