Auto Repair Shop POS: Invoice and Collect Payment in One Place
Mechanics POS is built for repair shops — create invoices, accept payments, print receipts, and close jobs from one screen. No separate hardware. No setup fees.
SHOP POS VS RETAIL POS
Repair Shops Need Different POS Than Retail
A retail POS is made for fast transactions — scan barcode, ring up, done. Auto repair is different. You need to track labor hours, multiple parts, tech assignments, customer approval, and payment timing. Retail POS systems don't understand repair workflows. They can't handle work orders that span days. They don't know why a customer is paying today versus getting an invoice for next month. Mechanics POS is built for exactly how repair shops actually work.
Square or Generic POS
- Designed for retail transactions
- No labor hour tracking
- Parts entries are slow
- Tech assignments ignored
- Work order history lost
- Customer approval is manual
Mechanics POS
- Built for repair workflow
- Track labor by tech and hour
- Quick parts lookup and entry
- Assign work to techs
- Full searchable history per vehicle
- Auto-approve from work order
THE REPAIR POS WORKFLOW
Work Order → Invoice → Payment → Closed
Mechanics POS flows exactly how a repair job flows: technician starts a work order with parts and labor, customer reviews and approves on their phone, POS converts it to an invoice, you collect payment right there, receipt prints or emails, job closes.
Work Order Created
Tech adds parts, labor hours, and notes. Work order shows on POS screen with full detail — what was done, what was used, who did it.
Customer Approves
Send approval link via SMS or email. Customer reviews the estimate on their phone. Tap approve. Work order locked and ready to invoice.
Charge and Collect
Open POS invoice screen. Show customer total. Swipe card, tap phone payment, or cash. Payment processes instantly. No separate payment terminal needed.
Job Complete, History Saved
Print receipt or email invoice. Job closes automatically. Full history searchable forever by VIN, plate, or customer name.
PAYMENT FLEXIBILITY
Every Payment Method Your Customers Use
Mechanics accepts credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, digital wallets, and cash. No special hardware. Just your phone or tablet. Customers expect fast, frictionless payment — Mechanics delivers it.
Credit & Debit
Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover
Digital Wallets
Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal
PCI Compliant
Bank-level security, no liability
PROFESSIONAL DELIVERY
Receipt and Digital Invoice Delivery
Print a receipt on the spot. Email a detailed invoice. Text a payment confirmation. Customers get immediate proof of payment. You get automatic records for accounting. Everything stays searchable in Mechanics forever.
Print Receipt
Pop-up receipt printer on the counter. Invoice prints in 5 seconds. Shows work done, parts used, labor hours, total, and payment method. Professional and fast.
Email Invoice
Automatic email with full invoice PDF. Customer gets it in their inbox, can forward to their accountant, print it themselves, or just keep it digital.
SMS Confirmation
Text customer a payment confirmation link. One-tap access to their invoice and receipt. No email hunting. Shows they paid.
Searchable History
Every invoice stays in Mechanics forever. Search by VIN, plate, customer, tech, or date. Full audit trail for warranty claims and customer disputes.
BUILT FOR
Repair Shops That Need Fast, Smart Checkout
WHAT SHOPS SEE
Faster Checkout, Fewer Disputes
Faster payment collection
No waiting for customers to call in. Payment happens at the counter while they pick up the car.
Fewer billing disputes
Customer sees itemized labor and parts before they approve. No surprise totals at payment time.
Searchable receipt history
Every invoice stored forever. Customers call back? Pull their history in 10 seconds. Proof of everything.
REPAIR SHOP POS COMPARISON
Mechanics vs Square or Generic POS
| Feature | Mechanics | Square |
|---|---|---|
| Built for repair workflow | ✓ | – |
| Labor hour tracking | ✓ | – |
| Parts inventory | ✓ | – |
| Work order to invoice auto-flow | ✓ | – |
| Tech assignment | ✓ | – |
| Vehicle history | ✓ | – |
| Credit card processing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Receipt printing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Digital invoicing | ✓ | – |
| No separate hardware | ✓ | ✓ |
Square is great for retail. Mechanics is built for repair.
PRICING
No Setup Fees, No Hardware Costs
Mechanics pricing is simple. Start free. Upgrade to POS when you're ready. Pay only for what you use. No surprises.
Free
Work orders, estimates, customer history, reporting. Everything except payment processing.
Plus — $79/month
All of Free, plus POS checkout, payment processing at 2.5% + $0.50 per card, SMS and email delivery.
Pro — $149/month
All of Plus, plus advanced reporting, staff management, inventory, multi-location. 2.3% + $0.35 card rate.
Ready to Ditch the Separate POS Terminal?
Mechanics POS is built for how auto repair shops actually work. One screen. One flow. Estimate to invoice to payment to done.
Start FreeFree for 30 days. All POS features included. No credit card required.