Time-Saving Tools Every Modern Auto Shop Needs

Time-Saving Tools Every Modern Auto Shop Needs

The most expensive thing in your shop isn’t the paint booth, the frame machine, or even your highest-paid
From Technician to Taskmaster: Real Shops Share Real Wins

From Technician to Taskmaster: Real Shops Share Real Wins

If your auto repair shop technician workflow feels like a game of telephone, you’re not alone. Technicians ask,
One Board to Rule Them All: How Helios Simplifies Your Entire Operation

One Board to Rule Them All: How Helios Simplifies Your Entire Operation

Managing a modern auto shop shouldn’t feel like juggling flaming batons. With the right auto shop workflow board,
The Silent Profit Killer in Your Shop—and How Helios Fixes It

The Silent Profit Killer in Your Shop—and How Helios Fixes It

Your bays are full. Your technicians are skilled. Your reputation is solid. And yet… your profit margins don’t
You Run a Shop, Not a Circus—Why Chaos Ends with Helios

You Run a Shop, Not a Circus—Why Chaos Ends with Helios

Your shop isn’t failing—you’re just using tools that are. If you’re still juggling sticky notes, chasing techs for
Understanding the Helios Production Board: Your Shop’s Command Center

Understanding the Helios Production Board: Your Shop’s Command Center

Are you tired of constantly chasing down paperwork and losing track of where each job stands in your
A side-by-side screenshot of a cluttered desktop system vs. a mobile-friendly cloud dashboard.

How Cloud-Based Automotive Software is Revolutionizing Repair Shops

Running an auto repair shop isn’t easy—especially in today’s fast-paced, tech-savvy world. If you’re still relying on paper
Cloud-Based vs. Desktop Shop Management Software: What’s Best for 2025?

Cloud-Based vs. Desktop Shop Management Software: What’s Best for 2025?

Choosing the right shop management software isn’t just a tech decision—it’s a business-defining move. With the repair shop
The Future of Auto Shop Software: Real-Time Sync, Mobile First, and More

The Future of Auto Shop Software: Real-Time Sync, Mobile First, and More

Are you tired of drowning in a sea of paperwork and sticky notes in your auto repair shop?
How Real-Time Dashboards Are Redefining Shop Productivity

How Real-Time Dashboards Are Redefining Shop Productivity

If you’ve ever asked, “Where’s that job at?” more than twice in a day, chances are your shop’s
Cloud-Based vs. Desktop Shop Management Software: What’s Best for 2025?

Cloud-Based vs. Desktop Shop Management Software: What’s Best for 2025?

Introduction: The Software Decision That Defines Your Shop’s Future In 2025, auto repair shops can’t afford to operate
Multi-Location Auto Repair Management: The Smarter Way to Scale in 2025

Multi-Location Auto Repair Management: The Smarter Way to Scale in 2025

Running a single auto repair shop is challenging. Managing multiple shops? That’s a whole new level—more chaos, more
Color Coding, Dot Filters, and Mobile Uploads- How Helios Makes Job Tracking Easy

Color Coding, Dot Filters, and Mobile Uploads: How Helios Makes Job Tracking Easy

🎨 Color Coding: Visual Clarity at a Glance ✅ Track jobs by stage with universal color cues ✅
Is Your Shop Ready for 2025? 5 Tech Trends to Watch

Is Your Shop Ready for 2025? 5 Tech Trends to Watch

Let’s face it—running an auto repair shop in 2025 won’t be anything like it was five years ago.

Helios Launches New Era in Auto Body Shop Management

Ditch the whiteboard. Helios delivers real-time visibility, faster turnarounds, and less downtime—without the enterprise price tag.

How to Filter Jobs by Insurance, Vehicle, or Technician

Quickly narrow down your board to only the jobs you want to see—by provider, vehicle type, or assigned
Color Codes & Dot Markers: What They Mean and How to Use Them

Color Codes & Dot Markers: What They Mean and How to Use Them

Use visual tags to quickly understand job status, urgency, and special needs—without opening a single card. Overview Helios
Production Boards Designed for Efficiency new

How to Move Jobs from Planning to Production

Start work the moment your shop is ready—transfer scheduled jobs into live workflow with just a drag-and-drop. Overview
Production Boards Designed for Efficiency new

How to Schedule a Job on the Planning Board

Use Helios’ Planning Board to organize your shop’s workload with precision and ease. Overview The Planning Board is
Actual photo of Helios Production Board running in the shop

Understanding the Planning Board vs. Production Board

Learn how to use Helios’ dual-board system to schedule smarter, track jobs faster, and keep your entire team
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About Us

We are the support team for Helios, the premier autobody shop management software owned and operated by Blackhawk Innovations. Helios is designed to streamline operations, enhance visibility, and optimize workflows for collision repair businesses. We believe in its ability to drive efficiency and improve processes, empowering shops to operate at peak performance. Our team is committed to ensuring every Helios user understands the full potential of the platform and how to leverage its tools to achieve their business goals.