Our Services
Bookkeeping and Financial Services Built for Auto Repair Shops
Every service tier at Zitronen Consulting is designed around the financial realities of running an auto repair shop: parts margins, labor billing, technician productivity, and cash flow. Unlike general bookkeeping firms, we work exclusively with auto repair shop owners, which means we understand your numbers the way your tax preparer or banker simply cannot. Choose the level of services and pricing that fits where your shop is today.
Why It Matters
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- Saves 10+ hours a month in paperwork and financial administration
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- Ensures accuracy for tax filings, lender requirements, and business decisions
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- Provides a clear picture of profitability: by service, by month, by technician
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- Reduces risk of undetected errors, overdrafts, or missed financial obligations
Service and Pricing Tiers
Foundation — Starts at $750/mo.
For shops ready to get their books accurate, organized, and compliant.
What’s Included:
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- Monthly Categorization & Transaction Coding: Accurate recording of all bank and credit card activity, including parts, labor, tools, overhead, and more
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- Monthly Account Reconciliation: Bank accounts, credit cards, lines of credit, loans, inventory, warranty escrows, fleet service accounts, and third-party payment processors
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- Basic Monthly Financial Statement: Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss Statement (P&L)
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- Support: Email and client portal-based support with a 5 business day response time
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- Bonus: Free access to our monthly newsletter with industry insights and financial strategies for auto repair shop owners
Clarity — Starts at $995/mo.
For shops ready for deeper financial visibility and faster access to their numbers.
What’s Included:
Everything in Foundation, plus:
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- Weekly Categorization & Transaction Coding: Faster financial insights with more frequent recording of all bank and credit card activity
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- Accelerated Monthly Reconciliation: Completed by the 20th of the following month
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- Accelerated Reporting: Monthly Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss Statement (P&L) delivered within 20 days of month-end
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- Year-End Tax Package: Organized financial reports and supporting schedules prepared for smooth, compliant tax filing
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- Quarterly Pulse Check(Optional): Recorded video review of your shop’s financials highlighting profit trends and key insights
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- Support: Two business day response time, direct review by our founder, and as-needed collaboration with your tax professional
Partner — Starts at $1,280/mo. (Most Popular)
For shops that want a strategic financial partner — not just a bookkeeper.
What’s Included:
Everything in Clarity, plus
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- Weekly Categorization & Transaction Coding: Additional independent reviews for maximum accuracy
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- Priority Monthly Reconciliation: Completed by the 15th of the following month
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- Advanced Reporting: Monthly Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Statement (P&L), and Cash Flow Statement delivered within 15 days of month-end
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- Monthly Pulse Check(Optional): Detailed monthly meeting covering financials, risks, and opportunities — including rising parts costs, declining margins, and growth indicators
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- Support: Priority access, 1 business day response time, and on-demand outreach to your tax professional
Add-On Services
For services outside of our core monthly tiers
Need a one-time project or additional support beyond your plan? Add-on services and pricing are scoped and quoted per engagement based on complexity and timeline. Many clients begin with a cleanup or historical reconciliation project before moving into a recurring service tier: we’ll tell you honestly which makes more sense for your situation.
Common add-ons include:
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- Prior-year book cleanup and reconciliation
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- Monthly payroll processing
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- Sales tax compliance and filings
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- Cash flow tracking, forecasting, and stability planning
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- Job costing and gross margin analysis
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- New accounting system setup
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- Accounting software migration
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- Third-party integration setup
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- Financial health review
Let’s Discuss Your Needs
Not Sure Which Tier Is Right for You?
Schedule a free 20-minute consultation to discuss our services and pricing. We’ll assess where your shop’s finances stand today and recommend the service level that fits your needs: with no pressure to commit before you have the information you need.



