Features & Guides
Every tool, feature, and AI in Performance Auto AI — click any card for a step-by-step guide.
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AI Tools
Your built-in Performance Auto AI expert and personal assistant. Ask Otto anything — about the app or beyond.
All-around automotive AI expert for any vehicle question
Master technician assistant for problem diagnosis and repair plans
Real-time repair guidance with web-verified specs and procedures
Generate comprehensive step-by-step repair procedures
Search any OBD-II fault code for symptoms, causes, and fixes
AI-powered analysis of your parts inventory with actionable suggestions
Let AI generate labor hours, parts costs, and full repair estimates
Use AI to bulk-add inventory items from a description or list
AI-powered engine scanner that analyzes photos or videos to diagnose current issues and predict future maintenance
AI-driven service schedule predictions based on vehicle mileage and repair history — now auto-pulls from your shop records
Instantly generate complete repair estimates from a vehicle and problem description
AI analysis of past repairs to identify trends and recurring issues
Decode any VIN to instantly retrieve full vehicle specifications using official NHTSA vPIC data
Draft professional messages, emails, and texts aligned with your brand voice
Analyze technician performance metrics, completion rates, and efficiency
Core Operations
Real-time business metrics, featured AI tool highlights, upcoming appointments, and quick actions
Deep financial analytics: revenue trends, expense breakdowns, and profit tracking
Professional repair estimates with AI pricing and PDF export
Generate, share, and track invoices with online payment support
Schedule, manage, and confirm customer service appointments
Visual drag-and-drop appointment calendar view for the entire shop
Automated 24-hour email and text reminders for upcoming service appointments
Create, assign, and track repair work orders by status and priority
Drag-and-drop board for assigning and managing technician workloads
Check for active safety recalls by VIN in real time
Structured pre/post inspection checklist tied to a vehicle VIN
Vehicle Management
Comprehensive vehicle database with service history, photos, and documents
Inventory Tools
Full stock management with barcode tracking, supplier details, and job linking
Automatic alerts for parts sitting in stock 180+ days with AI-powered action options
Track shop tools with a check-in/check-out system
Generate QR labels, scan barcodes, and batch print for inventory
Track used/salvage parts with photos, condition ratings, and pricing
Track parts orders from suppliers with delivery status
Monitor incoming/outgoing shipments with carrier and tracking number
Centralized inventory hub tracking stock levels, used parts, and supplier details across your shop
Manage supplier and vendor contacts, payment terms, and account details
Customer Management
Complete customer database with communication history and service records
AI-assisted personalized customer outreach and messaging
Self-service portal for your customers to view invoices and submit requests
Track and convert potential customers from inquiry to job
Define your service offerings with pricing, categories, and time estimates
Team Management
Manage staff profiles, rates, certifications, and status
Clock in/out system for billable hours and payroll tracking
See each employee's weekly hours and jobs at a glance
Time Clock & Attendance
Personal clock in/out and break tracking for your daily shifts
Shared kiosk mode for employees to clock in/out with a 4-digit PIN
Daily attendance overview showing who's clocked in, on break, or out
Detailed timesheet records of all clock entries by employee and date
Summary reports of labor hours, overtime, and payroll costs
Financial Management
Track shop expenses, upload receipts, and categorize spending
Record sales transactions and visualize revenue, estimates, and inventory trends
Generate business reports and export as PDF or email to stakeholders
Access, restore, and manage archived estimates and invoices
Marketing & Growth
AI-powered ad generator for Facebook, Instagram, Google, and TikTok
Brand-aligned email content creator for newsletters and promotions
Schedule and plan ad campaigns with a content calendar
Select multiple invoices and email them all to customers in one click
Settings & Account
Manage business info, brand voice, colors, and logo
View and manage your Performance Auto AI subscription
Install Performance Auto AI on your iOS or Android device
Search across all records — customers, invoices, parts, vehicles, and more
Submit feature requests, bug reports, or feedback to the dev team
Get support from the Performance Auto AI team