Short answer: pick the tool that matches how your showroom earns money. If you import cars or run investor-funded stock, choose a showroom ERP that tracks the whole chain from purchase to profit. If you mainly sell on installments, a recovery-focused app may be enough.
The 9-point checklist
- 01
Inventory by chassis and engine number
You should see every car's status (in transit, in stock, reserved, sold) and its cost in one list.
- 02
Import tracking
If you import, look for BL, ETD and ETA tracking, plus customs duty and PSID, so landed cost is exact.
- 03
Profit per car
The system should add purchase price, freight, duty, repairs and commissions and show true margin per vehicle.
- 04
Sales pipeline
Every enquiry needs an owner and a next step. Spreadsheets lose leads.
- 05
Investor and partner reporting
If partners fund stock, they should see their cars and ROI without you compiling statements.
- 06
Workshop and reconditioning costs
Prep spend must attach to the vehicle or margins will be overstated.
- 07
Roles and permissions
Salespeople, managers, accountants and owners should each see only what they need.
- 08
Cloud access and backups
Open it from a phone or laptop anywhere, with nothing to install on a server.
- 09
Pricing in PKR with clear limits
Check vehicle limits, user limits and whether annual billing saves money.
Which type of tool fits you?
Installment and recovery apps
Best when your business is mostly selling on installments and chasing recovery. They usually do not cover imports, customs or investors.
Accounting-first tools
Best when you mainly need books, invoices and tax filing. Vehicle lifecycle and import tracking are typically thin.
Showroom ERP (import-to-sale)
Best when you import cars, share stock with investors or run several branches. Cars-ERP, sold in Pakistan as Showroomix, is in this group.
Registers and Excel
Fine for a handful of cars. Breaks down once stock, staff or partners grow.
What it costs
Showroom ERP in Pakistan is priced per month in rupees. Cars-ERP publishes Starter at ₨14,000, Standard at ₨35,000, Enterprise at ₨80,000 per month, and annual billing saves two months. Always confirm current pricing and vehicle limits during a demo.
Questions to ask every vendor
- Can I see profit per car including freight, duty and repairs?
- Does it track imports (BL, ETD / ETA) and customs / PSID?
- Can my investors log in and see their own ROI?
- What happens to my data if I leave? Can I export it?
- Who supports me, in which language, and how fast?
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FAQ
What should car showroom software do?
At minimum it should track vehicle inventory by chassis and engine number, record every cost against each car, manage sales enquiries and show profit per vehicle. Importers also need BL, ETD / ETA, customs and PSID tracking.
How much does showroom software cost in Pakistan?
Prices vary widely by type. Installment apps start in the low thousands of rupees per month. Showroom ERP such as Cars-ERP is published at ₨14,000, ₨35,000 and ₨80,000 per month for its Starter, Standard and Enterprise plans, with two months free on annual billing.
Do I need software if I only have a small showroom?
If you have under about 50 cars, a simple plan can still pay for itself by showing true profit per car and removing double entry. Start small and upgrade as stock grows.