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Bolton Technology Digital Vehicle Inspections (DVI) is purpose-built software for auto repair shops to improve transparency, customer trust, and repair approvals.
Using photos, videos, and real-time communication, it helps shops clearly explain vehicle conditions, increase average repair orders, and streamline technician workflows. Trusted by over 8,000 shops, it integrates directly with shop management systems.
| Plan | Price | Featured |
|---|---|---|
| Shop Success Essentials | $349/mo (Introductory, Billed Monthly with 13‑Month Contract) / $270/mo (Month‑to‑Month) / $245/mo (13‑Month Contract, Paid Monthly) | Two‑way customer texting, Review generation & management, Basic professional website |
| Shop Success Premium | $429/mo (Introductory, Billed Monthly with 13‑Month Contract) / $303/mo (Month‑to‑Month) / $275/mo (13‑Month Contract, Paid Monthly) | Digital Vehicle Inspections (DVI), Photo & video inspections, Higher repair approval rates |
| Shop Success Enterprise | Custom Pricing / $352/mo (Month‑to‑Month Introductory) / $320/mo (13‑Month Contract, Paid Monthly) | Multi‑location reporting, Centralized marketing management, Advanced integrations |
Price details: https://www.boltontechnology.com/pricing
Competitor |
Pros |
|---|---|
| AutoVitals | BOLT ON is generally easier for technicians to adopt, with a simpler inspection flow and faster photo/video capture. Shops focused primarily on inspections rather than full workflow automation often prefer BOLT ON’s focused DVI strengths and quicker setup compared to AutoVitals’ broader, more complex platform. |
| Shopmonkey | Compared to Shopmonkey, BOLT ON offers deeper inspection-specific functionality, including richer multimedia inspections and stronger customer-facing visuals. Many shops report higher repair approval rates using BOLT ON’s DVI-first design rather than Shopmonkey’s more generalized shop management approach. |
| Tekmetric | BOLT ON excels in customer transparency, providing clearer inspection visuals and approval workflows. While Tekmetric focuses heavily on reporting and analytics, BOLT ON is often preferred by shops prioritizing customer communication and visual trust-building over backend data analysis. |
| Mitchell 1 | BOLT ON is more modern and mobile-friendly than Mitchell 1’s inspection tools. Technicians benefit from faster mobile inspections, better photo/video handling, and smoother customer interaction, making BOLT ON a stronger choice for shops emphasizing digital customer experiences. |
| Driveroo Inspector | Compared to Driveroo Inspector, BOLT ON offers stronger integrations with shop management systems and a proven track record with thousands of shops. Its inspection workflows are more mature and better suited for high-volume professional repair environments. |
Competitor |
Cons |
|---|---|
| AutoVitals | AutoVitals may offer more end-to-end workflow automation beyond inspections. Shops looking for an all-in-one operational platform might find BOLT ON requires additional tools or integrations to match AutoVitals’ broader feature coverage. |
| Shopmonkey | Shopmonkey provides a more unified shop management experience. BOLT ON focuses heavily on inspections and communication, which can mean managing multiple systems if a shop wants accounting, estimates, and scheduling in one platform. |
| Tekmetric | Tekmetric’s advanced analytics and reporting may surpass BOLT ON for data-driven owners. BOLT ON prioritizes inspections and approvals, which can feel limiting for shops seeking deep operational insights and KPI dashboards. |
| Mitchell 1 | Mitchell 1 offers extensive repair information and labor data bundled with its software. BOLT ON does not replace repair databases, requiring shops to maintain additional subscriptions for diagnostics and repair content. |
| Driveroo Inspector | Driveroo Inspector can be more affordable for very small shops. BOLT ON’s pricing and contract terms may be a barrier for startups or low-volume operations that only need basic inspection functionality. |
