AP Automation for Tyre & Auto Service Providers
Purpose-Built for Fast-Fit, Dealer Groups & MOT Networks
In the fast-paced world of tyre distribution, automotive repairs, and MOT service chains, finance teams are under pressure to manage soaring invoice volumes, expanding supplier lists, and complex multi-site operations.
Kefron AP delivers intelligent AP Automation for automotive finance teams, helping you accelerate approvals, eliminate manual errors, and gain full visibility across every branch. Seamlessly integrates with both your ERP and POS systems, enabling real-time data flow between finance and service counters.
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What’s Slowing You Down?
Manual, High-Volume Invoice Processing
Tyre distributors, MOT service centres, and auto repair networks handle tens of thousands of invoices each month. Manual input and validation slow everything down and increase the risk of costly errors. Manual invoice processing costs 4x more than automation and slows down month-end close dramatically.
Approval Delays Across Sites
When invoices are approved via spreadsheets and emails, they often go missing, creating payment delays and damaging supplier relationships.
62% of AP departments experience delays due to manual approval processes.
Lack of Visibility into Spend and Liabilities
Without integration between your AP system, ERP, and point-of-sale platforms, it’s hard to see what’s been approved, what’s pending, and what’s overdue, which makes cash flow forecasting inaccurate and unreliable.
Inconsistent or Missing POs
Some branches raise purchase orders differently, others skip them entirely. Without standardised PO practices or ERP/POS integration, your AP team faces delays, manual matching, and uncontrolled spending. Businesses without consistent PO practices risk overpaying up to 3% of their total supplier spend annually.
Supplier Pressure and Communication Overload
Without an automated AP system or supplier portal, vendors chase finance teams by phone and email for payment updates, wasting hours and harming relationships.
Compliance and Audit Risk
Growing businesses, especially those backed by private equity, must maintain clear audit trails. Without centralised records and real-time reporting, audits and tax compliance checks become time-consuming and stressful. Companies using digital audit tools cut prep time by up to 40%.
ERP Limitations
Legacy ERP or POS systems weren’t designed for modern AP needs. Without invoice capture, automated approvals, or real-time reporting, finance teams resort to manual workarounds that reduce efficiency and increase errors.
Tailored AP Automation for Tyre & Auto Service Providers
Kefron AP is built for finance teams in the UK’s fast-paced tyre and automotive sector — where high volumes, multiple entities, and rapid growth make manual AP unsustainable.
We help tyre distributors, fast-fit and MOT networks, and multi-site workshops automate AP with 99% data accuracy, real-time visibility, and scalable approvals — across every location.
Trusted by franchise groups, fleet providers, and PE-backed brands, Kefron AP cuts processing costs and simplifies control — without disrupting your ERP or POS systems.
Who We Help
Did you know?
Making the right choice in invoice automation software can transform how your AP team operates
especially in high-volume sectors like tyre and automotive services.
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AP Automation Designed for Multi-Location Tire & Automotive Businesses
AI-Powered Invoice Capture
Reads and extracts data from invoices in any format using AI. Perfect for businesses juggling paperwork from hundreds of suppliers across multiple locations.
Line-Level PO Matching
Matches POs to invoices and goods received, down to individual lines. No more chasing mismatched orders or fixing errors from warehouse-to-finance disconnects.
Automated Coding
Adapts to unplanned spend from branches or service centres. Keeps everything coded correctly without slowing down approvals or relying on spreadsheets.
Self-Service Supplier Portal
Lets suppliers upload invoices, check payment status, and resolve issues themselves. Cuts down on AP emails and improves turnaround time.
Centralised AP Workspace
One hub for every document — no matter how or where it enters the business. Everything lives in one secure, searchable platform with full visibility from branch to HQ.
Live Invoice Dashboards
Gives finance teams instant oversight of what’s approved, what’s delayed, and what’s falling through the cracks. Critical for multi-location cost control.
Role-Based, Multi-Level Approvals
Custom approval flows built for multi-location teams. Approvers get instant notifications and can take action from anywhere — with full visibility into who’s holding things up.
Searchable Audit Trail
Every invoice, approval, and change is logged and accessible. Keeps your business audit-ready and gives complete visibility when it matters.
Audit-Ready System
Creates a compliant environment ready for both internal and external audits by providing searchable access to any invoice and its accompanying details, ensuring compliance and transparency.
How AP Automation Works?
Invoice Capture
Auto-upload paper invoices & e-invoices. Kefron AP reads and extracts required invoice fields.
Process
Auto-distribute each invoice to PO or Non-PO workflows for processing
Approval
Custom workflows auto-direct to pre-determined approvers via in-app notifications
Post to ERP
Clean Validated data posted to ERP system. Access invoices anytime with keyword search & retrieve
Automate AP Across POS and ERP Systems
Kefron AP seamlessly integrates with leading ERP systems, connecting point-of-sale operations and head office finance for complete AP automation.
Simplify invoice capture, matching and approvals, no matter how many locations you operate..
AP Automation That Speeds Up Success
“Kefron AP’s invoice automation has cut the time to process invoices from days to just a few hours. Adding the approvals automation feature to our invoice approval solution has further expedited approval times.”
John O'Halloran
Financial Controller
With Kefron AP , the history of the document is easily accessible. I know longer have to go through piles of papers and chase people for approvals.”
Fran Hole
Finance Manager
Find Out What You Could Automate — Book a Demo
Kefron AP combines AI-powered automation with 99% data accuracy to eliminate manual work, reduce errors, and give you total control over your AP process.
In your personalised demo, we’ll show you exactly how much of your process can be automated, where the friction points are, and the ROI you could unlock with AP Automation for Automotive Businesses.
FAQ
What is AP automation for automotive businesses?
AP automation for automotive businesses streamlines invoice processing, accelerates approvals, reduces manual errors, and improves visibility over supplier payments across multiple locations.
How can I automate accounts payable across multiple locations?
You can automate accounts payable across multiple locations by using an AP automation platform that centralises invoice capture, approval workflows, and reporting, giving full visibility and control from branch to head office.
Can AP automation integrate with POS and ERP systems in automotive companies?
Yes, Kefron AP integrates with major POS and ERP systems, connecting point-of-sale data to finance operations. This ensures seamless invoice capture, matching, and approvals across service centres, dealerships, and warehouses.
What is the best AP automation software for automotive companies?
The best AP automation software for automotive companies offers multi-location invoice management, seamless ERP and POS integration, real-time dashboards, and flexible approval workflows, like Kefron AP.
How can I speed up invoice approvals without hiring more staff?
You can speed up invoice approvals by automating invoice capture, setting up multi-level digital workflows, and enabling remote approvals to remove bottlenecks without expanding the finance team.
How does AP automation integrate with my ERP and POS systems?
Modern AP automation platforms like Kefron AP integrate directly with popular ERP and POS systems, ensuring automatic posting of validated invoice data and connecting finance and operational systems seamlessly.
What features should I look for in AP automation software?
Look for features like AI-powered invoice capture, PO and non-PO workflows, ERP/POS integration, multi-location approval routing, real-time reporting, and e-invoicing compliance support.
Will AP automation work with franchise or dealer group structures?
Yes, AP automation is ideal for franchise and dealer groups, providing multi-entity management, centralised invoice capture, branch-level visibility, and scalable approval flows across the group.
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