Jace Barrera: The Auto Repair Tech Stack That Drives Results

Jace Barrera has been on both sides of the counter — running auto repair shops, working in high-ticket retail, and now managing over 400 auto repair accounts for FormPiper. Brad Parker sits down with his longtime friend to break down the three platforms driving real results across hundreds of shops right now. TekMetric brings VIN-based parts ordering, priority-coded invoicing, and a POS system that gets cars out the door faster. Upswell evolved from direct mail into a full omnichannel marketing engine with an ROI dashboard that shows exactly where every dollar is working — and integrates FormPiper financing links directly into mailers and email campaigns. AutoVitals builds the trust the auto repair industry has been fighting to earn for decades — with photos, videos, and a direct FormPiper financing link embedded right inside the inspection report so customers can apply without ever having to ask. Jace also reveals the one platform he'd take to a brand new shop. Pull up a chair.