Shop Detect
How DVI Fits the Repair Order Workflow with Tekmetric
June 10, 2026 · Next Level Marketing Team
A digital vehicle inspection pays off only when it reaches the repair order, because the repair order is where recommended work gets approved and billed. DVI fits the workflow best when the inspection a tech captures flows straight to the repair order in your shop management platform, alongside tools like Tekmetric, with no re-entry.
Key takeaways
- The repair order is where inspections become approved work.
- Re-entering the inspection wastes time and invites errors.
- DVI should flow to the repair order, not sit in a separate app.
Why is the repair order the key step?
The repair order is the document the customer approves and the shop bills against. An inspection that never reaches the repair order is just notes. When the findings land on the repair order, the service advisor can turn them into approved work in the same flow.
What breaks the workflow today?
Disconnected tools. If the inspection lives in one app and the repair order in another, someone has to copy the findings over. That double entry slows the job and is where details get dropped or recommendations get lost.
How does Shop Detect connect the two?
Shop Detect is built to run as a Chrome plugin alongside shop management platforms like Tekmetric, so the inspection is built to land where work gets approved. The tech captures the findings, and they flow toward the repair order instead of into a separate silo.
Reference: Tekmetric shop management
Frequently asked questions
Does Shop Detect replace Tekmetric?
No. Shop Detect is designed to run in Chrome alongside platforms like Tekmetric, so your team keeps the shop management system they already use.
Why not just use a standalone DVI app?
A standalone app often means re-entering the inspection to reach the repair order. Shop Detect is built to keep the inspection connected to the workflow.
How do I confirm it works with my setup?
Use the contact page to request a walkthrough, and we will confirm the fit for your specific shop management platform.