GEM-CAR is automotive repair-shop management software covering work orders, inspections, invoicing, inventory, scheduling and point of sale. Its cloud edition, GEM-CAR Cloud V16, provides connected devices with access to work orders, scheduling, invoicing and inventory, alongside online scheduling, VIN decoding and more than 100 reports. V16 lists automatic VIN reading, supplier-invoice analysis, in-interface support, 140 new GEM-LINK supplier connections and an automated pricing matrix. The locally installed V14 desktop edition stores data locally and does not depend on internet access. GEM-CAR includes user-profile permissions, access controls for functions and add-ons, and a history of changes. Listed integrations include Mitchell, ALLDATA, Identifix, Shopify, WooCommerce, Mailchimp, Gmail, Outlook and Yahoo. PCs, Macs, iOS devices and Android devices can access the platform when connected to the internet. A 30-day cloud trial is offered without a credit card. Plans are I Standard at 149.00 USD per month, II Premium at 299.00 USD per month and III Elite at 379.00 USD per month. It also supports heavy-duty truck centers, boat stores, bicycle repair workshops, tire shops and transmission repair centers.
Who it is for
GEM-CAR is primarily for automotive repair shops, and its stated audiences also include heavy-duty truck, boat, bicycle, tire and transmission repair businesses. The cloud edition suits users needing connected access; V14 is an option for local desktop use without internet dependency.
What is good
- Cloud edition includes more than 100 reports
- V14 stores data locally without internet dependency
- 30-day cloud trial requires no credit card
- Lists integrations with Mitchell, ALLDATA and others
What to know first
- No free plan
- I Standard costs 149.00 USD per month
- Cloud access requires an internet connection
Verdict
GEM-CAR covers shop workflows from work orders and inspections to inventory and point of sale, with both cloud and local desktop editions. Compare the edition, user and storage needs against its paid plans before starting the 30-day cloud trial.
GEM-CAR plans and pricing
All plansCompared on automotive repair software
- Free plan
- No
- Work order management
- Yes
- Digital inspections
- Yes
- Estimate approvals
- Yes
- Parts inventory
- Yes
- Technician time tracking
- Yes
- Vehicle history
- Yes


