Auto repair shop operating system

Every repair tracked.
Every lead followed.
Every customer informed.

McDowellsOS turns the chaos of running a car, truck, and trailer shop into an organized, automated system — from first call to final invoice.

Cars Trucks Trailers DOT Inspections Heavy-Duty Diesel
McDowellsOS — Live Dashboard
Active Jobs
12
3 bays in use
Today's Revenue
$1,840
6 jobs completed
Pending Quotes
4
Avg. response: 18 min
Bay Status
Bay 1 — Brake
Bay 2 — Diesel
Bay 3 — Open
Recent Jobs
2019 Cascadia Done $890
2017 F-250 Active
Utility Trailer Waiting
24/7
Service requests captured while the shop is closed
0
Leads lost to unanswered phones or missed messages
DOT
Inspection queue visible to fleet managers in real time

Three types of vehicles.
One system running them all.

Car Repair

  • Engine diagnostics & repair
  • Transmission service
  • Brake and suspension work
  • Electrical system repair
  • Oil changes and maintenance

Trailer Repair

  • Axle and suspension service
  • Brake and electrical systems
  • Coupler and hitch work
  • Structural welding repairs
  • DOT compliance inspection

From a phone call to a completed job — organized.

01

Capture every lead

A 24/7 service request form replaces the voicemail trap. Customers describe their vehicle and problem — you get a structured lead, not a cryptic phone message.

02

Track every job

Each repair gets a digital job card. Status updates, notes, parts used, and time spent — all in one place. No more clipboard chaos.

03

Keep customers informed

Automatic status updates sent to customers. When it's done, they know. No phone tag, no surprises.

04

Know your numbers

Revenue by week, jobs by vehicle type, average turnaround time. The dashboard makes the business legible — not just the repair.

The shop that runs on instinct and memory is the shop that leaves money on the table and customers in the dark.

McDowellsOS is built for the independent shop that knows its craft — but wants the systems to match its ambition. Honest work. Transparent operations. No more flying blind.

Earl, Arkansas

Built for the shop that does the work.

Cars, trucks, trailers. Light-duty and heavy-duty. DOT inspections and custom welding. McDowellsOS handles the business side so the team can focus on what's under the hood.