UpdateUpdated December 19, 2025

Advanced time management and stronger security

This major update transforms how you manage time in your shop. We’re introducing a complete time management system that combines smart estimates with real-time tracking, all on a more secure platform.

Smart labor time system

No more back-of-the-napkin estimates! Our new labor time system lets you build a highly precise library of standard times:

  • Vehicle-specific targeting: Set different times for an oil change on a 2018 Honda Civic vs a 2020 RAM 2500.
  • Automatic matching algorithm: The system automatically picks the best available estimate.
  • Continuous learning: The more you use the system, the more accurate it gets, with confidence scores.
  • Smart fallback: Always an estimate, even for vehicles it’s never seen.

Professional time tracking

Track the actual time spent on your jobs with total flexibility:

  • Real-time clock in/out or manual entry after the fact.
  • Three entry modes: by dates, by duration, or hybrid.
  • Full traceability: Who, what, how long, with notes.
  • Standard vs actual comparison: Spot the gaps to sharpen your future estimates.

Technical improvements

  • Attack protection through hardened security headers.
  • Smart rate limiting: Automatic protection against abusive access attempts.
  • Token handling fixed: Email and password reset links now expire correctly.
  • Improved international support for phone numbers.
  • Automatic formatting for French and Canadian numbers.
  • Prevention of duplicate customers with identical phone numbers.
  • Fewer dependencies for stronger security.
  • Automatic minutes/hours conversion for better precision.

What this means for you: Your estimates get more accurate, your time tracking more professional, and your platform more secure. All without complicating your daily workflow.

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