User Manual
Welcome to the Complete Shop Manager user manual. Use the navigation on the left to find guides on every feature.
OverviewWhat CSM does and who it's for
Getting StartedCreate your account and configure your shop
Your AccountOwner login, shop settings, and plan tier
Staff & RolesTeam logins, roles, and permissions
CustomersCustomer records, search, and import
VehiclesVIN decode, ownership history, and bulk import
Repair OrdersLabor, parts, status, invoicing, and payment
Labor PresetsSaved labor templates and concern catalog
InventoryParts catalog, stock tracking, and FIFO costs
SchedulingAppointments, calendar, and RO conversion
PaymentsPayPal, Square, Stripe, kiosk, and manual entry
Labor ApprovalCustomer authorization tracking per labor line
Parts ProcurementSearch Worldpac, O'Reilly, and LKQ
Time TrackingClocked vs. billed hours per tech per job
DashboardsShop, advisor, and technician views
ReportsSales, flag hours, inventory, attendance
AttendancePunch clock, timesheet, and payroll hours
SalesLot inventory, leads, and deals
Customer PortalSelf-service history, messaging, and payments
Digital Vehicle InspectionRun and send inspection reports
Accounting IntegrationPush invoices to QuickBooks or Xero
Advisor AppMobile PWA for service advisors
Technician AppMobile PWA for technicians
MarketingService recommendations and customers due