As we continue to broaden our reach across all sectors of the Irish motor industry, ForWare is proud to announce our official membership of the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI). This marks an exciting milestone in our commitment to delivering modern, intelligent solutions that simplify operations and drive efficiency for businesses across the automotive ecosystem in Ireland.

What is SIMI?

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) is the trusted voice of Ireland’s motor industry. Its membership includes a wide range of key industry players—from vehicle dealers and parts distributors to independent garages, franchised workshops, vehicle testers, fuel providers, and wholesalers.

Established in 1968, SIMI emerged from the merger of the Society of the Irish Motor Traders Ltd and the Irish Motor Traders Association. Today, SIMI plays a crucial role in: Representing industry interests to the Irish Government, state agencies, and media. Providing reliable market data and research and Offering professional training and continuous development opportunities for its members

ForWare’s membership with SIMI aligns us with industry best practices and reinforces our commitment to compliance, quality, and advocacy.

What Does ForWare Contribute to the Irish Motor Industry?

ForWare offers a powerful, cloud-based software solution tailored to meet the operational challenges of the Irish motor sector. Our platform supports all key stakeholders—including fleet operators, service managers, dealer groups, and independent workshops—by automating workflows related to vehicle servicing, compliance, communication, and invoicing.

Originally launched as a fleet maintenance platform, ForWare has evolved into a fully integrated suite that now includes features such as:

• Video VHC (Vehicle Health Check): Enables workshops to send real-time video updates to customers or fleet managers for rapid job authorisation.
• Automated workflow tools that improve transparency, boost efficiency, and enhance customer engagement.
  

How Does ForWare Integrate with Existing Industry Systems?

ForWare is built with integration in mind—designed to work seamlessly with major Dealer Management Systems (DMS), including Keyloop, which is widely adopted across Ireland.

Some integration benefits include:

• Automatic syncing of job bookings between the ForWare Workshop Portal and your DMS
• Real-time data sharing for service history, VHC records, and job authorisations
• Reduced double-entry and manual admin, significantly lowering the risk of error

We are actively expanding our DMS integrations—please get in touch for details about upcoming compatibility with additional systems.

How Does ForWare Help Service Managers?

Service Managers face the daily challenge of balancing customer service, operational efficiency, and admin workload. ForWare was designed to simplify these pressures, with purpose-built features such as:

• Web-based Video VHC, an industry-first tool that allows workshops to send video evidence of required repairs and receive real-time authorisation
• Instant job approval workflows, reducing the need for phone calls and manual confirmations
• Integrated bookings with DMS systems, making scheduling and service tracking straightforward

With ForWare, Service Managers gain back time and control, allowing them to focus on delivering outstanding customer experiences.

How Does ForWare Help Automotive Fleet Managers?

Fleet Managers are under pressure to maintain uptime, control costs, manage compliance, and handle multiple workshop relationships. ForWare addresses all of these needs with:

• End-to-End Workflow Automation, covering everything from booking and authorisation to post-repair invoicing
• Access to the ForWare Workshop Network, a nationwide group of pre-approved garages—no individual account setup required
• Monthly Consolidated Invoicing, which streamlines billing and reduces finance team workload
• Comprehensive Compliance Features, including:
  • Document storage and audit trails
  • Service reminders and history tracking
  • Fleet CRM for managing vehicle and driver data
  • Custom checklists
  • Workshop booking directly through the platform

With ForWare, Fleet Managers benefit from complete oversight, fewer manual tasks, and greater confidence in their compliance and governance status.

Join the ForWare Community and Move Forward with ForWare

Whether you’re a SIMI member or part of the wider automotive sector, ForWare is here to transform the way your business manages vehicles, workshops, and compliance.

📩 Contact Alan Maher today at alan@forware.io to arrange your free demo, or call us directly on 021 484 5550.

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