Independent fixed ops software research
Know what service-lane software really costs before you sign.
Neutral profiles of 27 vendors, a filterable feature matrix, fee checklists and a 36-month cost calculator, built for fixed ops directors, GMs, owners and service managers.
Editorial integrity. Vendors can buy placements labeled Sponsored. Paid placement never changes ratings, rankings or what the comparison tools output.
Built for the whole decision
One guide, four buyers
Fixed ops director
Shortlist by DMS, then test every vendor on the same journey: walkaround, inspection, parts request, price, approval, DMS line item.
General manager
See the full 36-month cost, including setup, per-RO and integration fees, so a headline subscription never hides the real number.
Dealership owner
Understand which tools replace existing subscriptions and which overlap your DMS before approving a rollout.
Service manager
Mobile-friendly profiles and fee checklists to carry into demos, with the questions vendors hope you will not ask.
Sample comparison
A slice of the feature matrix
Three of six features for four vendors. Members get every vendor, filter by DMS and category, and compare up to four side by side.
| Vendor | Menu / recs | Tech MPI | Actual video |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer-FX | C Clearly described | C Clearly described | C Clearly described |
| Quik | C Clearly described | C Clearly described | C Clearly described |
| Tekion ARC | C Clearly described | C Clearly described | C Clearly described |
| Xtime | M Module, tier or integration required | M Module, tier or integration required | M Module, tier or integration required |
- C Clearly described Clearly described
- M Module, tier or integration required Module, tier or integration required
- V Verify in the exact quote or demo Verify in the exact quote or demo
Membership
Start free, upgrade when you shortlist
Free
Know who is in the market.
$0
- Vendor directory and short profiles
- Current monthly newsletter by email
Pro Dealer
Everything to shortlist and justify a vendor.
$49 /mo · per rooftop
- Full profiles: upsides, drawbacks, fees to ask about
- Filterable feature matrix, up to 4 vendors side by side
- 36-month cost calculator with PDF export
- DMS compatibility filter
- Fee checklist PDF downloads
- Full newsletter archive and release alerts
Group Pro
Pro for the whole group, shared team access.
$199 /mo · up to 5 rooftops
- Everything in Pro Dealer
- Up to 5 rooftops
- Shared team access
The monthly pricing, tier and release brief
Free members get the current issue by email. See a sample first.
Are you a vendor?
Sponsored placements, newsletter sponsorships and lead routing, always labeled.