{"id":560,"date":"2026-10-17T16:01:59","date_gmt":"2026-10-17T16:01:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autosmarts.co\/en\/solution\/bodyshop-audit-management-software\/"},"modified":"2026-10-17T16:01:59","modified_gmt":"2026-10-17T16:01:59","slug":"bodyshop-audit-management-software","status":"publish","type":"use_case","link":"https:\/\/autosmarts.co\/en\/solution\/bodyshop-audit-management-software\/","title":{"rendered":"Bodyshop audits"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-isec as-isec--challenges as-isec--timeline is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"as-eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">The challenge<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where a repair goes wrong<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"as-isec__intro wp-block-paragraph\">A repair passes through five stages. Without a check at each one, gaps only show at delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-itimeline as-itimeline--5 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-itimeline__step is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"as-itimeline__when wp-block-paragraph\">Stage 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Intake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No photos of the damage, so disputes can\u2019t be settled later.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-itimeline__step is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"as-itimeline__when wp-block-paragraph\">Stage 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Estimate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Parts or labour left out, then approved again later.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-itimeline__step is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"as-itimeline__when wp-block-paragraph\">Stage 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Repair<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Steps skipped, and nobody signs off the repair.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-itimeline__step is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"as-itimeline__when wp-block-paragraph\">Stage 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Refinish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Booth maintenance and colour checks are skipped.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-itimeline__step is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"as-itimeline__when wp-block-paragraph\">Stage 5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Delivery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The customer finds the problem before the shop does.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-isec as-isec--helps as-isec--visit is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"as-eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">How it works<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Every stage, every booth, every shop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"as-isec__intro wp-block-paragraph\">Standard checks from vehicle intake to delivery, an action for every gap, and one view across every shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-ivisit is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-ivisit__step is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"as-ivisit__label wp-block-paragraph\">Every stage<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Intake to delivery in one checklist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Intake, estimate, repair, refinish and the final quality inspection become scored checklists, with photos at each step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list as-ivisit__tags\">\n<li>Intake to delivery in one checklist<\/li>\n\n<li>Photo evidence at each step<\/li>\n\n<li>Works offline<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-ivisit__step is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"as-ivisit__label wp-block-paragraph\">Every booth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Booth and safety checks that don\u2019t lapse<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paint booth maintenance, PPE and the storage of chemicals get their own regular checks, so they don\u2019t lapse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full as-ivisit__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1299\" src=\"https:\/\/autosmarts.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/media-ui-sol-bodyshop-checklist.webp\" alt=\"Bodyshop process audit on a phone in AutoSmart Audit: intake photos and estimate approval pass, the paint booth filter log fails with a photo, score 83%\" class=\"wp-image-599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/autosmarts.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/media-ui-sol-bodyshop-checklist.webp 700w, https:\/\/autosmarts.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/media-ui-sol-bodyshop-checklist-162x300.webp 162w, https:\/\/autosmarts.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/media-ui-sol-bodyshop-checklist-552x1024.webp 552w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-ivisit__step is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"as-ivisit__label wp-block-paragraph\">Every shop<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shops compared, step by step<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every failed step becomes an action, closed with photo proof. The dashboard compares shops and shows the steps that fail most often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full as-ivisit__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1289\" height=\"775\" src=\"https:\/\/autosmarts.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/media-ui-sol-bodyshop-dashboard.webp\" alt=\"AutoSmart Audit dashboard for bodyshops: average score 83%, shops by grade, score by region and the most failed items\" class=\"wp-image-601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/autosmarts.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/media-ui-sol-bodyshop-dashboard.webp 1289w, https:\/\/autosmarts.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/media-ui-sol-bodyshop-dashboard-300x180.webp 300w, https:\/\/autosmarts.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/media-ui-sol-bodyshop-dashboard-1024x616.webp 1024w, https:\/\/autosmarts.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/media-ui-sol-bodyshop-dashboard-768x462.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1289px) 100vw, 1289px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-isec as-isec--proof is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"as-eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">Results<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Results from AutoSmart customers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-iproofs is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-iproof is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"as-iproof__num wp-block-paragraph\">85%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"as-iproof__label wp-block-paragraph\">Reduction in audit time at MG Motors MEA, from 5\u20137 days to 1 day<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"as-iproof__link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/autosmarts.co\/en\/case-studies\/mg-motors-case-study\/\">Read the MG Motors story \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-iproof is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"as-iproof__num wp-block-paragraph\">2\u20133 days<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"as-iproof__label wp-block-paragraph\">Nationwide dealer evaluation at Kia India, down from 2 weeks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"as-iproof__link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/autosmarts.co\/en\/case-studies\/kia-india-case-study\/\">Read the Kia India story \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-iproof is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"as-iproof__num wp-block-paragraph\">10% \u2192 90%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"as-iproof__label wp-block-paragraph\">Corrective actions closed at Behbehani Brothers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"as-iproof__link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/autosmarts.co\/en\/case-studies\/behbehani-case-study\/\">Read the Behbehani story \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-isec as-isec--compare is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"as-eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">Before and after<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">One repair, two ways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-icompare as-icompare--stories is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-icompare__col as-icompare__col--before is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"as-icompare__big wp-block-paragraph\">Twice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Without AutoSmart<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The car comes back with a paint run on the door. Nobody can say whether it was checked before delivery. The customer is unhappy, and the repair is done twice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-icompare__col as-icompare__col--after is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"as-icompare__big wp-block-paragraph\">Once<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">With AutoSmart<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The final quality check is a scored item with a photo. The paint run is found in the shop, the technician gets an action, and the car leaves right the first time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-isec as-isec--covers is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"as-eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">What gets audited<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What bodyshop audits cover<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"as-isec__intro wp-block-paragraph\">Teams audit the whole repair process, from intake to the final quality check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-icovers is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-icover is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vehicle intake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Damage photos<\/li>\n\n<li>Estimate approval<\/li>\n\n<li>Job card set-up<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-icover is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Repair and refinish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Repair method<\/li>\n\n<li>Masking and preparation<\/li>\n\n<li>Paint and finish quality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-icover is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Paint booth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Filter changes<\/li>\n\n<li>Booth maintenance<\/li>\n\n<li>Paint mixing room<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-icover is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bodyshop SOPs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Process adherence<\/li>\n\n<li>Technician reviews<\/li>\n\n<li>Departmental checks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-icover is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Safety<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Respirators and PPE<\/li>\n\n<li>Equipment checks<\/li>\n\n<li>Hazardous materials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-icover is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quality and handover<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Final quality inspection<\/li>\n\n<li>Repair order sign-off<\/li>\n\n<li>Customer handover<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-isec as-isec--roles is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"as-eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">Who it\u2019s for<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Built for the teams that run bodyshops<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-iroles is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-irole is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Field operations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Audit each shop on the visit and leave with every gap assigned.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-irole is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quality and compliance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One repair standard for every shop, with scores you can compare.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-irole is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Network development<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See how every bodyshop in the network performs against the standard.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-isec as-isec--faq is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"as-eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">FAQ<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bodyshop audit software: common questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group as-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details as-faq__item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is bodyshop audit software?<\/summary>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bodyshop audit software replaces paper checklists for body and paint shop audits. Auditors check each step from vehicle intake to delivery with photos, gaps become tracked actions, and a dashboard compares shops.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details as-faq__item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does it work for one shop or many?<\/summary>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both. A single shop uses it to keep its own standard; a network uses it to compare every shop on one scale.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details as-faq__item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can we use our own SOPs?<\/summary>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Your SOPs\u2019 steps and scoring become the checklist.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details as-faq__item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does it work offline?<\/summary>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Audits can be completed offline and upload automatically once the device is back online.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details as-faq__item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can it cover paint booth and safety checks?<\/summary>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. 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