Which Clip Station is right for your shop?
Answer four quick questions. We'll show you the numbers — including how fast the system pays for itself.
How many cars does your shop repair each week?
Your best average across the year.
15cars / week
260+
What kind of work do you mostly do?
This affects how many different clips and fasteners you go through.
Mostly drivable / SMART repairs
Bumpers, trim, light panel work
A real mix
Drivable repairs plus regular structural work
Structural-heavy
Big hits, full strips, insurance work end to end
How many panel techs are on the floor?
Panel techs only — don't count your paint techs. It's the panel side that uses clips.
1–2 panel techs
Small crew
3–5 panel techs
Mid-size shop
6 or more panel techs
Large shop, multiple bays stripping at once
What share of your jobs have clips itemised for the insurer?
Clips listed on the invoice so you get paid back for them. Best guess is fine.
30% or less
Hardly any — clips mostly come out of our pocket
30–80%
Some jobs, not all
80% or more
Nearly every job has clips claimed back
Best fit for your shop
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Fine-tune it: what do you pay per clip today?
$0.50 / clip
50c is typical for generic clips. Adjust it and the numbers above update instantly.
Using rivets on your jobs? Add them in.
0 rivets / car
Generic rivets cost you about 10c each today. Through Clipstok they're $1 each — recovered in full from the insurer plus the 20% markup. You're 30c better off on every rivet.
Replacing bulbs on your jobs? Add them in.
0 bulbs / car
Same deal as clips — recovered in full from the insurer plus the 20% markup, instead of a cost you wear.
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Or call us on 03 974 6249 — Dunedin, New Zealand