Bolt On Technology is teaming with Tekmetric to bring its digital vehicle inspection, text payment and other tools to shops that are using Tekmetric's management platform.

As a result, more shop owners can benefits from Bolt On's cloud-based NextGear product, which enables self-scheduling, workflow management and reporting on any web-based mobile device.

“Tekmetric is a stalwart of the auto aftermarket and its customers rightly love using it to manage just about all aspects of their shop operations," says Mike Risich, Bolt On's CEO. "NextGear complements those capabilities with unprecedented driver communications tools that can help drive more repeat business, keep repair bays humming and increase average repair orders. It’s a seamless integration that shops and technicians can take advantage of on a cell phone or tablet.”

 “The integration with Bolt On is a great addition to Tekmetric’s capabilities that will help our partner shops run with efficiency and accuracy,” says Prasanth Chilukuri, co-founder  of Tekmetric.

NextGear is available to Tekmetric users for a monthly fee of $199. There’s no annual subscription or long-term commitment, according to Bolt On officials.