Our Story

Pace Software began in Rick Spahn’s garage in his house in Chicago, USA in April, 1988. Being an engineer by profession and having owned an auto repair shop for over 13 years in Chicago, Rick applied his shop and software development expertise to begin building Pace’s Yes Prime Repair Shop Software.

Soon many new auto repair shops like Brake Masters started using Pace’s Yes Prime software. They all loved Pace’s Yes Prime software for it being an ‘All-in-One’ Auto Repair Software with total control over their business from inventory, to bookkeeping, labor and parts guide integration, and point-of-sale entry.

Pace has thrived because it's designed by the auto repair industry and IT experts who understand and who have worked in the auto repair shops. Pace’s Yes Prime Repair Shop software is a direct result of our experience, combined with many years of customer feedback and suggestions for new features that have been incorporated into the product.

Pace Software is now part of thFog Software Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Constellation Software, Inc. (TSX:CSU), an international provider of software and services to multiple industries across public and private sectors. Under the Constellation Software umbrella, Pace benefits from a strong corporate platform, greater access to resources, and international support. At the same time, Pace’s 30-year history and industry expertise enable us to provide outstanding software and support to our customers.

What’s in it for you if you use Pace’s Software?

  • Improved efficiencies, saving up to a couple of hours worth of work every day by handling all point- of sale, bookkeeping, and inventory data in the same program
  • Growth in automotive service revenue 
  • Improved average repair order revenue 
  • Increased customer retention and conversions 

Now that you know a little bit about us, Let’s Talk to discuss your business objectives and how we can help you manage your shop operations, put a smile on your customer’s face and increase your revenue.

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