Workflows
How to take a booking deposit in GarageOS
Deposits are the single most effective tool to cut no-shows on Saturday MOTs and busy days.
Step 1 — Enable deposits per service
In Services → edit, tick 'Require deposit' and set the amount.
Step 2 — Customer pays at booking
The booking form asks for card at the end. The deposit nets off the final invoice.
What you get with GarageOS
- Per-service opt-in
- Nets off invoice
- Fewer no-shows on risky slots
Frequently asked questions
- Do I keep the deposit on no-show?
- That's your policy — GarageOS lets you refund or retain.
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