Abstract: A method for processing work for a third party co-pay system is provided. The invented method will improve workflow through a third party co-pay system by more efficiently utilizing the capacity of the assessor so that the assessor can release more work to downstream departments. A method for processing vehicle repair is similarly provided. The invention further includes a method for tracking a vehicle through the vehicle repair process whereby the location of the vehicle is displayed on monitors located throughout the vehicle repair shop to alert shop personnel of where a vehicle is located and when certain repair activities must be performed on that vehicle. Finally, methods of managing workflow both within an individual department of a vehicle repair shop and throughout the whole vehicle repair shop are provided.