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Description
GarageBooks offers a comprehensive management solution tailored for independent garages in the UK. Users can swiftly create digital job cards, generate quotes that can seamlessly transition into jobs, and automatically produce invoices once the work is finished. The system features a complete customer and vehicle CRM that consolidates every job, invoice, and MOT in a single interface. To enhance customer retention, automatic MOT reminders are integrated, encouraging repeat business. Additionally, the MOT Advisory Checker provides access to DVSA history for each job, highlighting any outstanding advisories directly on the dashboard. For VAT filing, MTD compliance is facilitated through direct connection to HMRC, ensuring that the 9-box return is calculated from invoices and submitted without the need for bridging software (application currently pending). Each account also offers a complimentary public profile in the GarageBooks directory, which creates an SEO-optimized page for garages, allowing local customers to discover their services and send inquiries directly. Designed specifically for independent garages across the UK, GarageBooks is available for £29 per month, and new users can take advantage of a 14-day free trial to explore its features. This platform not only streamlines operations but also enhances visibility and accessibility for local customers.
Description
Mech Connect is a comprehensive cloud-based management system tailored for automotive repair shops of all sizes, from small independent garages to extensive multi-location facilities. This innovative solution eliminates the need for traditional paper job cards, scattered spreadsheets for invoicing, and various unintegrated tools by consolidating everything into a single platform that manages the entire workshop seamlessly.
Every vehicle undergoes a structured 8-stage process that includes drop-off, inspection, diagnosis, estimate, customer approval, repair, invoicing, and payment, ensuring that no task is overlooked and every service is accounted for without omissions.
Among its standout features are digital job cards, photographic inspections that allow for customer approvals via smartphones, branded estimates and invoices, payment reconciliation across various methods including bank transfers, cash, and mobile money services like M-Pesa, as well as live parts inventory linked directly to jobs. Additionally, it offers built-in double-entry accounting that generates VAT and tax reports, a CRM with detailed vehicle service histories, SMS and WhatsApp reminders and marketing campaigns, convenient online booking, tracking of technician productivity, and capabilities for multi-branch management with centralized oversight, all while supporting transactions in multiple currencies suited for diverse markets.
It operates smoothly in any web browser and can be set up in approximately 30 minutes, making it a trusted choice for over 150 workshops across more than five countries. Moreover, the platform's user-friendly interface and extensive functionalities make it an ideal solution for modern auto repair businesses aiming to streamline their operations.
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Free Trial
Free Version
Pricing Details
$60/month
Free Trial
Free Version
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
GarageBooks
Founded
2026
Country
United Kingdom
Website
garagebooks.co.uk
Vendor Details
Company Name
Mech Connect Solutions
Founded
2024
Country
Kenya
Website
mechconnect.africa/
Product Features
Auto Body
Accounting Management
Billing & Invoicing
Customer Database
Inventory Control
Labor Rates
Maintenance Scheduling
Parts Management
Payroll Management
Quotes / Estimates
Scheduling
Service History
VIN Decoder
Vehicle Tracking
Work Order Management
Product Features
Auto Repair
Billing & Invoicing
CRM
Digital Vehicle Inspections (DVI)
Inventory Management
Labor Rates
Maintenance Scheduling
Parts Management
Quotes / Estimates
Service History
VIN Lookup
Vehicle Tracking
Work Order Management