Vehlo, a developer of software and financial solutions for the automotive repair industry, has acquired Shop-Ware, a cloud-based shop management platform catered to independent repair shops within the automotive aftermarket.
Shop-Ware has a distinctive methodology in addressing industry requirements through cutting-edge automation and cloud-based solutions including offerings like DVX, an all-encompassing customer communication interface that seamlessly supports digital media, live chat, online approvals, and payments. Additionally, Shop-Ware's Parts GP Optimizer employs advanced machine learning techniques to optimize individual parts sales.
"We've been impressed with Shop-Ware's innovative solutions and commitment to providing premier tools for the aftermarket community, including multi-shop operations, said Vehlo CEO Michelle Fischer. "Shop-Ware is a great addition to Vehlo's suite of shop management solutions and aligns with our mission to be the automotive repair industry's favorite technology partner, delivering a compelling return on investments with features loved by shop customers, shop owners, and technicians. We look forward to partnering with the Shop-Ware team to support their great customer base and continue innovation and feature enhancement our customers need to grow their businesses."
In 2013, Carolyn Coquillette, CEO of Shop-Ware, founded the company out of her own repair shop in San Francisco to provide transparency and sophistication that she felt customers needed and other systems lacked.
"From brand equity to technical leadership, I am very proud of Shop-Ware and everything we've accomplished to reach this incredible milestone," Coquillette said. "This alliance allows us to harness the sought-after partner synergies underlying this industry to foster the long-overdue digital transformation. Via this acquisition, Vehlo will scale its influence and market share, and we are thrilled to work together across the portfolio of outstanding companies and people to accelerate our cumulative growth even further."
