PDR software helps dent repair technicians manage dealer accounts, pricing, scheduling, photo documentation, and invoicing in one place. ThePocketBoss is built specifically for PDR techs — manage dealer accounts, price dents consistently, document your work with photos, and invoice instantly. Everything for just $19.99/month.
Generic business software doesn't understand PDR work. It can't handle multiple dealer accounts, per-dent pricing matrices, or the documentation needs of insurance and dealer work. You need software built for PDR techs.
PDR techs visit 3-5+ locations daily. Generic scheduling apps can't handle multiple dealer accounts or manage your complex schedule. You need software built for the road.
Size, location, access, dent count - pricing depends on many factors. Invoice apps don't understand this. You need a pricing matrix that ensures consistency.
Mobile scheduling, dealer account management, dent pricing, photo documentation, and fast invoicing. Built for service businesses that operate on the road.
We talked to PDR technicians to understand what makes your business unique. Here's how ThePocketBoss addresses the daily realities of running a PDR business.
The problem: PDR techs are always on the move - dealer lot at 8am, body shop at 11, retail customer at 2pm, back to another dealer at 4. Without organized scheduling, you forget appointments or show up at the wrong time. Juggling texts, calls, and paper notes leads to missed jobs.
How ThePocketBoss helps: ThePocketBoss keeps your entire schedule organized. See all your stops with addresses, customer details, and job info. Get reminders before each stop. Retail customers receive appointment confirmations so they're ready when you arrive.
The problem: You work with 8 dealers, each with different pricing, contacts, and billing preferences. Some want invoices weekly, others monthly. Keeping track of which vehicles you've done at which dealer is a mess of paper tickets. You can't easily answer "how much did dealer X pay me last month?"
How ThePocketBoss helps: Create a profile for each dealer in ThePocketBoss with their specific pricing, contact info, and billing terms. Log every vehicle serviced per dealer. Generate invoices by account - weekly for some, monthly for others. See exactly how much each dealer is worth to your business.
The problem: Pricing dents consistently is hard. Was that a nickel-size or quarter-size? How much extra for difficult access? Different techs price differently. You sometimes underquote and lose money, or overquote and lose the job. There's no system.
How ThePocketBoss helps: Build your pricing matrix in ThePocketBoss. Set base prices by dent size, multipliers for difficult locations, and add-ons for R&I work. When quoting, select the parameters and get a consistent price every time. Train new techs on the same system. Pricing becomes systematic, not guesswork.
The problem: Insurance companies want before and after photos. Dealers question whether you actually fixed that dent. But your photos are scattered across your phone's camera roll, mixed with personal pictures. Finding the right photos for a specific job from last week? Good luck.
How ThePocketBoss helps: Every job in ThePocketBoss has a dedicated photo section. Snap before photos when you start, after photos when you finish. They're automatically organized by customer, date, and vehicle. Pull up documentation instantly when anyone questions your work.
The problem: Dealers often pay Net-30 or worse. You did $3,000 in work last month but you're still waiting on the check. Meanwhile, your tool payments and bills are due now. Cash flow is a constant struggle. And tracking what's owed across multiple dealers is a nightmare.
How ThePocketBoss helps: ThePocketBoss tracks all outstanding invoices by dealer. See exactly who owes you what and when it's due. Send professional invoices with full documentation - harder for dealers to "lose" or dispute. Know your receivables at a glance. Some techs even get dealers to pay faster with the payment link option.
The problem: Dealer work is steady but low margin. Retail customers pay more, but finding them is hard. You're too busy running between dealer lots to market yourself. When retail leads come in, you're not available to answer the phone. Opportunities slip away.
How ThePocketBoss helps: Your online booking page captures retail leads 24/7. Customers find you on Google, see your services and pricing, and book an appointment - even while you're under a car at a dealer lot. Build retail business without spending all day on the phone.
From dealer lots to retail driveways, here's how ThePocketBoss streamlines your entire PDR workflow.
Retail customers book through your online page with their vehicle info and photos of the damage. Dealers call or text - you add the job in seconds. Either way, the appointment lands on your mobile schedule with all the details.
Your schedule shows every stop with addresses, customer info, and job details. Know exactly what to expect at each location. No more scrambling through texts and notes to figure out where you're going.
When you arrive, snap before photos of all the damage. For retail customers, create a quote based on your pricing matrix. For dealer work, log the vehicle VIN and damage. Everything is documented from the start.
Do your work. Pop those dents. When you're done, capture after photos showing the flawless finish. Add any notes about the repair - unusual access issues, R&I work performed, anything relevant for your records.
For retail: generate the invoice and get paid by card on the spot. For dealers: the work is logged and ready for your weekly/monthly invoice. Either way, no paperwork to do later - it's captured as you go.
Over time, build a complete picture of your business. See which dealers are most profitable. Track retail vs dealer revenue. Identify your busiest times. Use data to make better business decisions and grow strategically.
One app replaces your scheduling notes, pricing sheets, dealer spreadsheets, invoice book, and payment processor.
Build pricing based on dent size, location, and access difficulty. Quarter-sized dent on a fender? One price. Credit card-sized dent behind a brace? Different price. Create consistent, profitable quotes based on your actual pricing strategy.
Most PDR techs service multiple locations daily - dealer lots, body shops, retail customers. See your daily schedule with addresses and job details. Keep track of where you need to be and when.
Track all your dealer relationships in one place. See which dealers send you the most work. Log every vehicle serviced per account. Invoice dealers weekly or monthly instead of per-car. Manage the relationships that pay your bills.
Before and after photos for every dent repair. Essential for insurance work and dealer accountability. Build a portfolio of your best work for marketing. Photos are organized by customer and vehicle - never lost in your camera roll.
Invoice the moment you finish - with dent counts, sizes, and pricing. Accept card payments on-site from retail customers. Send dealer invoices with full documentation. Get paid faster and spend less time chasing money.
See which accounts are most profitable. Track average ticket size by customer type (retail vs dealer vs insurance). Identify trends in your business. Make data-driven decisions about where to focus your time and marketing.
Every feature included for $19.99/month. No add-ons, no premium tiers, no per-dent fees.
At $19.99/month, ThePocketBoss pays for itself many times over. Here's the math:
Consistent pricing matrix prevents under-quoting
Online booking captures leads you\'d miss
Less time on paperwork, more time popping dents
Bottom line: ThePocketBoss costs $19.99/month and typically delivers $800+ in monthly value through consistent pricing, captured leads, and time savings.
PDR-specific software can cost $100-200/month. Generic solutions don't understand your business. ThePocketBoss gives you everything at one low price.
| Software | Monthly Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Tech RX | $49-149/mo | Good PDR features, higher tiers expensive |
| ReconPro | $79-199/mo | Recon-focused, complex for solo techs |
| Jobber | $39-599/mo | Field service, doesn't understand PDR |
| Square + Calendar | $35-70/mo | Two apps that don't integrate |
| Spreadsheets | $0/mo | Time-consuming, error-prone, unprofessional |
| ThePocketBossBEST FOR PDR | $19.99/mo | All features, dealer management, mobile-first |
Save $30-$150+ per month compared to PDR-specific software
See detailed pricing comparisonEverything you need to know about running your PDR business with ThePocketBoss.
PDR software is a business management tool designed specifically for paintless dent repair technicians. It handles mobile scheduling, dent pricing, dealer account management, photo documentation, invoicing, and payments. You need it because generic apps don't understand PDR work - the mobile nature, dealer relationships, per-dent pricing, and documentation needs. The right software helps you run more efficiently, price consistently, and get paid faster.
You build your own pricing matrix based on dent size (dime, nickel, quarter, half-dollar, etc.), location (fender, door, hood, roof, etc.), and access difficulty. When quoting a repair, you select the parameters and get a consistent price. This eliminates guesswork and ensures profitable pricing on every job.
Yes! Create a profile for each dealer with their specific pricing, contacts, and billing preferences. Log every vehicle you service per dealer. Generate invoices by account on whatever schedule they prefer - weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly. See analytics on which dealers are most valuable to your business.
Every job has a photo section. When you start, snap before photos showing the damage. When you finish, add after photos showing your work. Photos are automatically organized by customer, date, and vehicle. This is essential for insurance claims, dealer disputes, and building a portfolio of your work.
ThePocketBoss is built for mobile work. See your entire day organized with addresses and job details. Everything works on your phone - scheduling, quoting, invoicing, payments. It's designed for techs who are never in an office.
Yes! You get a free online booking page where retail customers can see your services, submit photos of their damage, and request appointments. This captures leads 24/7 - even when you're busy on a dealer lot. It's like having a receptionist that works around the clock.
Log each vehicle you service under the dealer's account. At billing time (weekly, monthly, whatever they prefer), generate an invoice that includes all vehicles serviced, with dent counts, photos, and pricing. Professional invoices with documentation are harder to dispute or "lose."
Yes. For retail customers, accept credit cards, debit cards, or ACH payments directly through ThePocketBoss - no separate card reader needed. Customers can also pay through a link in their invoice. Dealers can use the payment link too if they prefer to pay per-invoice rather than by check.
Yes. For hail work, document each dent with photos, create detailed damage assessments, and generate documentation that insurance companies need. Track hail jobs separately if you want to see how much of your business comes from storm work.
ThePocketBoss is $19.99/month flat. No per-user fees, no per-vehicle fees, no transaction limits, no contracts. Compare that to specialized PDR software ($100-200/mo) or cobbling together multiple apps. You get everything you need for one low price.
ThePocketBoss is a web app that works perfectly on any phone browser - iPhone or Android. No app store download needed. Add it to your home screen for instant access. It's designed mobile-first because PDR techs are rarely at a desk.
Yes. Add R&I charges as line items on any quote or invoice. Track what components you removed and reinstalled. This ensures you're compensated for the extra work and maintains complete documentation of what was done.
Send detailed quotes with your logo and consistent pricing. Provide professional invoices with full documentation and photos. Give customers (and dealers) access to their service history through a portal. Automatic appointment confirmations make you look organized. Professionalism helps you command better rates.
Manage body shop relationships the same way you manage dealers. Create an account for each shop, log vehicles serviced, and invoice on their preferred schedule. Some techs have separate pricing for body shops vs dealers - ThePocketBoss handles this easily.
Yes. Track your revenue by customer type (retail, dealer, insurance, body shop), by account, and by time period. If you track your expenses (tool costs, travel, etc.), you can see true profitability. Many techs discover that retail work is significantly more profitable per hour than dealer work.
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