There are dozens of tools. Most were built for something else and adapted for garages. Use this checklist to filter out the ones that will fight you.
Non-negotiables
DVLA reg lookup. MOT class-aware capacity. Bays as first-class resources. UK VAT invoicing. Mobile-first UI. No per-seat fee.
Nice to have
Deposits via Stripe UK, MOT reminders, digital job cards, integrations (Xero/QuickBooks), offline-safe today board.
Red flags
Per-seat pricing, no reg lookup, US-first invoicing, requires a dedicated PC at the counter, no clear GDPR/data-export path.
Frequently asked questions
- What should software cost?
- £40–£120/month per workshop is a fair range in the UK. Anything much higher usually reflects per-seat or per-invoice fees.
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