Welcome to R.O. Writer!

The most feature-rich shop management solution on the market that has been driving shops like yours forward for 30+ years.

Implementation Overview

We’re excited to start your journey with R.O. Writer! Our Implementation Team will work closely with you to understand your business and help you get the most out of our system as you go live.

Book your kick-off call with our Project Coordinator to get started.

Book Kickoff

Watch the video and review this page for more information. We're here to support you every step of the way!

Computer Performance Report

Complete the CPR on all your computers that will be using R.O. Writer.

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Download and Run the Utility

Download and run the zip file using the button below.

Download (.zip)
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Generate and Send Report

After running the report, click the “Send to R.O. Writer” button. Fill in the requested shop information and click “Send”.

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!Reminder, ensure all computers that will run R.O. Writer meet the minimum requirements as outlined in the System Requirements Document. Need help? Click here.

Adding Smart eCat?

Complete the form below to get started.

Add-Ons for Efficiency

Data Conversion

If you are using a current shop management system, we may be able to convert your data from that system to R.O. Writer
  • If you have ordered a data conversion, we will coordinate the transfer from your old system to R.O. Writer.
  • An appointment will be set for the day prior to your go-live so that the data can be pulled from your old system.
  • The addition of your old data to R.O. Writer will likely occur in the afternoon of your 1st day using R.O. Writer.

Accounting Link

R.O. Writer offers integration to most accounting packages via Accounting Link
  • If you ordered Accounting Link, as your go-live day of R.O. Writer nears, we will notify our back-office team to coordinate the implementation of this integration.
  • An appointment will be set with you to complete the integration setup and provide the needed training.

DVI Suite

DVI Suite allows for more effective shop management, and digital vehicle inspections, along with integrated texting for better communication and increased shop profitability
  • If you have our Gold package, you have DVI Suite.
  • We will coordinate your DVI Suite implementation to coincide with your R.O. Writer implementation. This will help with the seamless integration of both systems to your environment.

Smart eCat

Smart eCat allows you to source up to 10 suppliers all from one screen, source book-time labor, and put in your business logic with Smart eJobs and Smart Oil, all while maintaining your shop profitability.
  • If you have ordered Smart eCat, complete the form provided on this page, with your supplier(s) name and account numbers.
  • Our team will teach you how to use and manage Smart eCat, Smart eJobs, and Smart Oil within R.O. Writer.

Texting

Quickly communicate via text directly from within R.O. Writer.
  • If you have our Silver or Gold package, you have Texting.
  • Texting will be ready for you to use when you go live with R.O. Writer

Central Service

Central Service includes two key features
  • Cloud Reporting, accessible from anywhere
  • Central History for shop-to-shop customer / historical repair order review – accessible from with R.O. Writer
  • No matter your package with R.O. Writer – Central Service is available to you.
  • At the close of your project, you will receive the necessary credentials along with training materials to guide you through the use of Central Service.

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As you go on your journey with us, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at training@rowriter.com or complete the form below with any questions.