written by HeliosProMay 14, 2025 Introduction: The Software Decision That Defines Your Shop’s Future In 2025, auto repair shops can’t afford to operate in the dark ages. Whether you’re managing five jobs a day or fifty, the software you use directly impacts technician productivity, customer communication, and profit margins. If you’re researching the best platform
written by HeliosProMay 12, 2025 Running a single auto repair shop is challenging. Managing multiple shops? That’s a whole new level—more chaos, more admin, more chances to drop the ball. If you’re a shop owner juggling more than one location, you’re likely feeling the pressure: Inconsistent processes Disconnected teams Scheduling chaos Slower growth The good
written by HeliosProMay 9, 2025 🎨 Color Coding: Visual Clarity at a Glance ✅ Track jobs by stage with universal color cues ✅ Cut down on verbal updates and confusion ✅ Improve technician accountability and planning “We used to spend the first hour figuring out where everything was. Now, we just glance at the board.”
written by HeliosProMay 5, 2025 Let’s face it—running an auto repair shop in 2025 won’t be anything like it was five years ago. If you’re still relying on clipboards, outdated desktop software, or verbal job updates yelled across the bays, it’s time for a wake-up call. The truth is: shops that don’t adapt to the
written by HeliosProApril 23, 2025 Quickly narrow down your board to only the jobs you want to see—by provider, vehicle type, or assigned team member. Overview As your job board fills up, filters become a powerful way to stay focused and efficient. Helios allows you to filter jobs on both the Planning Board and Production
written by HeliosProApril 23, 2025 Use visual tags to quickly understand job status, urgency, and special needs—without opening a single card. Overview Helios gives you powerful visual tools—color codes and dot markers—to help you scan your Planning and Production Boards at a glance. These tags make it easy to identify job types, flag issues, and
written by HeliosProApril 23, 2025 Start work the moment your shop is ready—transfer scheduled jobs into live workflow with just a drag-and-drop. Overview In Helios, jobs begin on the Planning Board, where they are scheduled and assigned. When you’re ready to begin work, those jobs must be moved to the Production Board. This guide walks
written by HeliosProApril 23, 2025 Use Helios’ Planning Board to organize your shop’s workload with precision and ease. Overview The Planning Board is your go-to tool for scheduling upcoming jobs before they enter production. It allows you to allocate time slots, assign technicians, and visualize your daily or weekly workload—all with a simple drag-and-drop interface.
written by HeliosProApril 23, 2025 Learn how to use Helios’ dual-board system to schedule smarter, track jobs faster, and keep your entire team aligned. Overview Helios is built around two powerful visual boards: the Planning Board and the Production Board. Each one serves a unique function in your workflow. The Planning Board helps you get
written by HeliosProApril 23, 2025 Invite your team to Helios and control what each person can see or do with role-based permissions. Overview Helios allows you to add users to your account and assign specific roles to control access levels. This guide will show you how to add new users, assign them roles, and set
