Automotive Repair Software for Independent Shops
Mechanics is automotive repair software built for independent shops. Manage work orders, customers, parts, inventory, and invoicing from one dashboard. Start free.
THE CATEGORY
What Automotive Repair Software Is
Automotive repair software is a complete business management system for independent repair shops. It replaces paper work orders, filing cabinets full of invoices, spreadsheets of customer data, and fragmented processes. Everything ties together: vehicle data, customer history, parts tracking, labor management, invoicing, payment processing, and reporting.
Before Repair Software
- Paper work orders
- Filing cabinets for invoices
- Customer data scattered
- Parts on multiple receipts
- Labor tracked on paper
- Spreadsheet reporting
- No searchable history
- Slow warranty lookups
With Repair Software
- Digital work orders
- Invoices auto-generated
- Customer history one click away
- Parts inventory tracked
- Labor logged per tech
- Real-time reporting
- Full searchable vehicle history
- Instant warranty confirmation
FEATURE OVERVIEW
Complete Automotive Repair Management
Mechanics includes everything an independent repair shop needs: work order management, customer database, parts tracking, labor tracking, invoicing, payment processing, and reporting. One unified system.
Work Order Management
Create work orders from estimates. Assign to bays and technicians. Track labor, parts, status. Add notes and photos. Convert to invoice automatically.
Customer Database
Full customer history. Vehicle ownership. Contact info. Repair history. Notes. Preferences. Search by name, phone, or email instantly.
Vehicle History
Every vehicle tied to its history. Search by VIN or plate. See all repairs. Parts installed. Labor performed. Warranty information. Complete timeline.
Parts Tracking
Track parts used per job. Basic inventory management. Know what you spent on parts. See which parts fail most often. Predict demand.
Labor Management
Log labor hours per technician per job. Track billable vs non-billable time. Measure tech productivity. Set flat-rate jobs. Labor costing.
Invoicing & Checkout
Work orders convert to invoices. Add discounts. Process payments. Accept cards, digital wallets, cash. Print receipts or email invoices.
Payment Processing
Built-in POS checkout. Accept credit cards, debit, Apple Pay, Google Pay. Payments process instantly. No separate terminal needed.
Reporting & Analytics
Revenue dashboards. Tech productivity. Parts cost analysis. Job completion time. Customer lifetime value. Daily, weekly, monthly reports.
HOW IT WORKS
Vehicle In → Work Order → Parts → Invoice → History
The workflow in Mechanics mirrors exactly how a repair shop operates. Vehicle comes in. Work order created. Parts and labor logged. Invoice generated. Payment collected. Job history saved forever.
Vehicle Arrives
Customer brings in vehicle. Record vehicle info (VIN, plate, make, model). Check if customer is in system or create new customer record.
Create Work Order
Create estimate/work order. Customer describes problem. Tech inspects. Write up findings. Estimate labor and parts. Get customer approval.
Log Parts and Labor
Assign work to tech and bay. Log parts used as they're installed. Record labor hours. Update work order status. Add photos or notes.
Generate Invoice
Work order automatically converts to invoice. Review total (labor + parts + tax). Apply discounts if any. Invoice is ready.
Process Payment
Customer reviews invoice. Process payment (card, digital wallet, or cash). Receipt prints instantly. Payment captured.
Job Complete, History Saved
Job closes. Full invoice + repair details + photos saved forever. Searchable by VIN, plate, or customer. Warranty lookups take seconds.
BUILT FOR
Independent Automotive Repair Shops
FLEXIBLE PRICING
Simple Pricing That Scales With Your Shop
Start free. Upgrade only when features are valuable to you. Month-to-month. No contracts. Cancel anytime.
Free
Unlimited work orders, estimates, customer records, repair history, reporting. No credit card required.
Forever Free
Plus — $79/month
All of Free, plus POS checkout, payment processing (2.5% + $0.50), SMS and email delivery, staff logins.
$79/month
Pro — $149/month
All of Plus, plus advanced reporting, staff management, inventory tracking, multi-location, lower payment processing rate (2.3% + $0.35).
$149/month
COMPARISON
Mechanics vs Alternatives
See how Mechanics stacks up against popular alternatives in the repair shop software space.
WHAT SHOPS SEE
Faster Operations, Better Business Visibility
20% Faster Job Completion
No paperwork. No searching for invoices. Digital work orders and instant payment processing speed up the whole operation.
15% Higher Profitability
Better parts and labor tracking. Fewer billing disputes. Faster invoicing and payment collection improve cash flow.
Happier Customers
Instant warranty lookups. Professional invoices. Email receipts. Searchable history. Customers trust shops with good systems.
Real Business Insights
Know your revenue, parts cost, tech productivity, and margins daily. Make smarter decisions with actual data.
INTEGRATIONS
Works With Your Existing Tools
Mechanics integrates with payment processors, SMS providers, and accounting software. Or use Mechanics as your only system — it's complete.
Payment Processors
- Stripe
- Square
- Authorize.net
Accounting
- QuickBooks Online
- FreshBooks
- Wave
Communication
- Twilio (SMS)
- Email providers
- Slack notifications
Or Stand Alone
- Mechanics is complete
- No mandatory integrations
- Add as needed
IMPLEMENTATION
Get Started in Minutes
Sign up. Add your shop info. Create your first work order. That's it. No installation. No training. No consultants.
Automotive Repair Software Built for You
Mechanics is the complete automotive repair software for independent shops. Manage work orders, customers, invoicing, and payments from one system. Start free today.
Try Mechanics FreeFree forever for basic features. Start with Plus or Pro when you need payment processing. All plans include email support.