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Getting Started with Wenmar Pro
Welcome to Wenmar Pro! This guide will help you get up and running quickly so you can start managing your shop more efficiently.
Quick Start Checklist
Follow these steps to get started:
What's Wenmar Pro?
Wenmar Pro is a modern shop management system built specifically for Canadian auto repair shops. It helps you:
- Track work orders from check-in to completion with the Job Board
- Manage customers and their complete vehicle history
- Assign technicians and monitor job progress in real-time
- Send estimates via SMS/email and get customer approvals
- Handle payments with integrated payment processing
- Communicate with customers through built-in messaging
- Search everything with Global Search (Ctrl+J)
Who This Is For
Wenmar Pro supports five user roles:
- Admin - Full account access, billing, team management
- Manager - Shop operations, reports, team oversight
- Service Advisor - Customer intake, estimates, work orders
- Technician - Job assignments, time tracking, inspections
- Accountant - Financial reports, billing, statements
The Job Board
Your central command center. The Job Board shows all active work orders organized by status:
Checked In → Inspecting → Awaiting Auth → In Progress → Completed → InvoicedEach column represents a stage in the repair workflow. Drag cards to update status, click to view details.
Global Search
Press Ctrl+J (or Cmd+J on Mac) from anywhere to open Global Search. Search by:
- Customer name or phone
- VIN or license plate
- Work order number
- Vehicle details
Getting Help
If you get stuck at any point:
- Check the Help Center - Click the
?icon in the top bar - Browse by Topic - See guides for Work Orders, Customers, and Field Guides
- Read the Manual - Technical reference in The Manual
- Contact Support - Email us at help@wenmarpro.com or use the chat widget
Ready to dive in? Start with Quick Setup or jump right to Your First Work Order.
💡 Pro Tip
Pin Wenmar Pro to your browser's bookmarks bar for quick access. Most shop staff keep it open all day.