Carform & Pennylane: a silent revolution behind the hood

The connection that streamlines the management of automotive workshops in real time

Imagine this car garage, a small business or SME with an annual revenue exceeding €500,000, where each repair is meticulously planned, but where accounting often lags behind.

In this fragmented time between making appointments, monitoring repairs and following up with the accountant, errors accumulate, cash flow is unclear, and decisions are based on data that is already outdated.

What if workshop schedule information could instantly be transformed into reliable accounting entries?

With Carform , the SaaS platform that digitizes the complete workflow of an automotive workshop, and Pennylane , the financial back office that converts operations into smart accounting, this vision becomes reality.

The Carform ↔ Pennylane integration ushers in an era where every repair feeds directly into your financial management—no re-entry, no delay.

Carform: the digital operator for the modern workshop

Carform is an innovative SaaS software designed by repairers for auto repair shops .

It fully digitalizes after-sales workflows: online appointment booking, centralized planning, intervention management and real-time monitoring of work on vehicles.

The result? Elimination of post-its and Excel spreadsheets, increased productivity and improved customer satisfaction.

Carform also offers advanced features like automatic customer notifications, mobile screens for technicians, and integrated fleet management. All of this is done via APIs, with a fully customizable interface.

Pennylane: the financial nervous system of SMEs

Pennylane is more than just an accounting tool. It's an all-in-one platform that manages quotes, customer and supplier invoices, cash flow, payments, bank reconciliations, and much more, thanks to a modern SaaS architecture and over 300 integrations, including Carform .

Additionally, Pennylane relies on a robust API that allows partner software to communicate in real time with its financial core. This is an ideal solution for ensuring seamless, synchronized, and, above all, fully automated exchanges.

The Carform ↔ Pennylane link: a synchronization that makes all the difference

Concretely, the integration between Carform and Pennylane allows:

• Automatic transmission of planning, intervention and customer invoicing data from Carform to Pennylane,

• Simplified generation of accurate accounting entries (accepted quotes, invoices, payments),

• Accounting updated on a rolling basis , without re-entry or delay, and with data that is always up to date to manage activity.

This automated flow also enhances team response time: fewer errors, greater responsiveness, and insight into the actual financial situation to anticipate needs and opportunities.

Why this matters to your growing SMB and workshop

For workshop or repair center managers, automotive after-sales professionals, car bodybuilder, reconditioning centers & CRVO and mechanics:

• Accounting tracks production, almost in real time.

• Decisions (margin reviews, capacity increases, supplier management) are no longer made on the basis of outdated figures or rough estimates...

• Collaboration with the accountant becomes fluid and strategic, not time-consuming.

For the accountant:

• Data is accurate, reliable, and transparent: no more missing audit trails or data entry errors.

• The time thus freed up is transformed into high value-added advice to support the company in a relevant manner in its decision-making.

Let's take an example case

Jérémy, the manager of a car bodyshop that recently reached €500,000 in revenue, uses Carform to manage appointments and interventions. A storm forces a massive emergency body replacement: orders, intervention schedules and quotes are entered into Carform.

Thanks to native integration with Pennylane, every quote accepted, invoice issued, and payment received is automatically and in real time uploaded to accounting. Jérémy immediately adjusts resources, orders materials, and negotiates costs, without waiting until next month. His cash flow is under control, his margins optimized.

A strategic advance, not just a technical one

The Carform–Pennylane integration isn't just about efficiency gains: it's a powerful financial management lever for SMEs in the automotive aftermarket. It frees up time, secures data, and transforms every repair into a strategic decision.

At Blendy, English speaking French CPA, we know how much such integration can be a game changer for your business. The result? Smooth accounting, controlled cash flow, and enhanced collaboration with your clients and teams.

Is your auto repair shop ready to integrate management tools that make a difference? Let's talk today.

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