Paper still runs many good shops. Here is what changes when the work orders, invoices and history move into Karzen.
| What to compare | Karzen | Paper |
|---|---|---|
| Work orders | Created in a few clicks, seen by the whole team | Handwritten, one copy at a time |
| Estimates and invoices | An approved estimate becomes the invoice, in French or English | Rewritten by hand, totals done on a calculator |
| Canadian taxes | GST, QST, HST and PST for every province and territory | Worked out by hand on every invoice |
| Vehicle history | Every visit by customer, plate or VIN, in one search | In the binders, if the sheet can be found |
| Digital inspection | Included: basic in Essentials, full with photos in Pro | A checklist sheet, no photos for the customer |
| Teamwork | Several PCs and tablets at once, unlimited users | One copy, at the counter |
| Appointments | A shared calendar for bays and technicians | A paper agenda by the phone |
| Reports | Sales, taxes and unpaid invoices for any period, ready to export | Added up by hand at month end |
| Tire storage | Included in Pro | Tags and a notebook |
| Backups | Encrypted backups in Canada | None: water or fire and it is gone |
| Without internet | Keeps working on the shop’s network | Yes |
| Cost | $199 (Essentials) or $349 (Pro) a month, CAD, per shop | Forms and binders, and a lot of time |
This comparison describes common paper practices in repair shops, not a specific product.
With a few jobs a day and no one to share them with, paper can keep up.
Everyone already knows how to fill in a form. Karzen takes about a day to get going.
Search by name, phone, plate or VIN instead of digging through binders while the customer waits.
GST and QST calculated on every invoice, and reports ready for your accountant.
Your customer and vehicle lists entered or imported with you, at no setup fee.