In development
Operational shop software shaped around real repair flow.
Piston is being built for independent automotive repair shops that need a practical system for customers, vehicles, repair orders, inspections, recommendations, employees, and daily shop operations.
RO #2184Brake noise diagnosis
InspectionVehicle2018 Honda Accord EX
VIN, mileage, recommendations, service lines, and approval status live with the order.
AdvisorMorganTechAlex
Product Vision
One capable workspace from intake through checkout.
Piston is planned around the work independent shops handle every day: customer and vehicle intake, repair orders, inspections, recommendations, employee roles, shop settings, checkout, and service history.
Planned Workspace
Core shop modules for the flow from counter to bay.
Piston is being shaped around the operational areas independent repair shops repeat every day.
Customer and vehicle profiles
Designed as part of the shop workspace for keeping daily repair operations organized.
Repair order workflow
Designed as part of the shop workspace for keeping daily repair operations organized.
Service lines and recommendations
Designed as part of the shop workspace for keeping daily repair operations organized.
Digital inspection structure
Designed as part of the shop workspace for keeping daily repair operations organized.
Employee roles and shop settings
Designed as part of the shop workspace for keeping daily repair operations organized.
Billing and account foundations
Designed as part of the shop workspace for keeping daily repair operations organized.
Repair Order Flow
Built around the work a service counter repeats all day.
Repair orders are planned to keep the customer, vehicle, service lines, inspection findings, recommendations, approvals, assignments, and checkout context in one focused workflow.
Findings and condition checks.
Labor, parts, recommendations, totals.
Track what is pending or approved.
Product Plans
Built in stages around the features shops need most.
Foundation
Customers, vehicles, repair orders, inspections, employees, roles, reports, billing, and settings.
Workflow depth
Detailed vehicle records, checkout flow, advisor and technician assignment, approvals, and media uploads.
Early access
Piston is in development. Contact CKP to discuss fit, timing, or early access as the product matures.
Planned Capabilities
Additional shop tools planned as the product grows.
Shop-wide search
Planned as part of the broader shop-management workflow.
Flagged-hour tracking
Planned as part of the broader shop-management workflow.
Commission tracking
Planned as part of the broader shop-management workflow.
Discounts and financing options
Planned as part of the broader shop-management workflow.
Shop branding controls
Planned as part of the broader shop-management workflow.
For Independent Shops
Designed for owners, advisors, technicians, and growing shop teams.
Piston is aimed at repair businesses that want operational control without a bloated, generic back-office tool.