BodyShop Direct is a full-featured Windows based bodyshop management system with its own Thatcham estimating system. Fully automated, simple to use and easy to learn, the system incorporates many time saving features and a high degree of flexibility offering one of the most comprehensive management packages for the modern bodyshop.

In addition to creating its own estimates using the industry standard Thatcham TTS and TPS information, BodyShop Direct interfaces seamlessly with Audatex, Glassmatix, ARCS, Motex, Quoits, Pathways and Inter-est ensuring accuracy and avoiding the need for re - keying of information captured at estimate stage.

Automatic and accurate parts ordering and receiving, courtesy car management, digital image capability, paint materials charge out guides and links to Glasurit, ICI, PPG and Standox Intelligent Head Balances for improved accuracy in job costings. Instant workshop control is provided by giving you a breakdown of all the jobs by their status - from claim notification through to final invoicing

One of the strongest features of BodyShop Direct is the business information it provides. Maximise profits by monitoring estimate conversion, courtesy car utilisation, track profits of labour, parts and paint materials and monitor WIP. By opting to take the add on Shop Floor Data Capture module, improve labour hours sold by measuring and monitoring KPI's and, at the same time, instantly track vehicle progress through the workshop.

BodyShop Direct offers a total e-Business solution using the latest Internet based technology enabling the bodyshop to communicate electronically with suppliers, customers and colleagues.

The programme has its own full accounts programme and links to Sage Line 50.