Klipboard Launches Autowork for Independent Auto Repair Shops

New cloud-native platform brings shop operations together, with practical AI built in and access to a wider range of connected Klipboard automotive solutions as businesses grow.

CARY, N.C., Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Klipboard, the industry-specific business software company, has introduced Autowork, a shop management platform that is both cloud-native and AI-native. The new solution is designed to give independent aftermarket auto service centers one place to manage their day-to-day operations.

Klipboard already has an established presence across the automotive aftermarket, supporting businesses with software designed around the way the industry works. Its enterprise platform, Autowork One, powers some of North America's largest tire and service networks. Autowork builds on that experience with a platform designed around the day-to-day demands of running a profitable, independent automotive service business.

Autowork brings appointments, repair orders, customers, vehicles, parts, inventory, tires and invoicing together in one platform, giving businesses greater control over their operations and reducing the need to rely on multiple disconnected systems. Its parts catalog is built natively into the system, with tire lookup, quoting and fitted pricing included, so fitment and pricing stay in one place rather than in a separate tool.

Artificial intelligence is already at work on practical, everyday tasks. Autowork's AI-assisted scheduling capability helps identify suitable appointment opportunities without manually working through the shop schedule, with more AI capabilities planned.

Dean Petrone, CEO of Klipboard North America, said: "Automotive businesses need technology that makes running their operation easier, not just more technology. That's what we're setting out to achieve with Autowork. We've spent years building software for enterprise tire and service networks, and Autowork shapes that same understanding of the industry around what a single shop actually needs."

For tire businesses specifically, Autowork's dedicated functionality supports tire lookup, quoting, fitted pricing and supplier integration, helping tire specialists manage tire work alongside wider service, maintenance and repair operations.

Autowork also connects with Klipboard's wider range of automotive solutions, letting businesses start with what they need today and add capabilities such as e-commerce and payments as requirements grow.

"A shop shouldn't have to buy everything on day one, and it shouldn't have to start again with another provider every time it needs something new. With Autowork, businesses can start with what they need and add more from Klipboard as they grow," Petrone said.

Autowork is designed to be straightforward to set up, learn and use, and is available now for independent, single-location automotive repair shops, service centers and tire businesses.

About Klipboard
Klipboard delivers purpose-built, cloud-based software solutions designed for wholesale distribution, automotive aftermarket, rental and auto services. By combining powerful ERP technology with industry-specific features, Klipboard helps businesses streamline operations, improve visibility, and drive growth. Klipboard has been in business for over 40 years, offering a comprehensive solution-based business management system, with a wide range of supporting and managed services. The company is an Oracle Gold Partner and Microsoft Partner. For more information, visit klipboard.com/en-us.

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