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2026-02-01

Workshop Management Software for Garages and MOT Centres

Custom software for garages: job cards, parts tracking, customer management and MOT reminders.

Independent garages and MOT centres often run on a combination of paper job cards, whiteboards, and the receptionist’s memory. It works — until a job gets forgotten, a part isn’t ordered, or a customer complains.

What a Custom Workshop System Does

  • Job cards: Digital job tracking from booking to completion. Labour hours, parts used, and customer approval all recorded.
  • MOT reminders: Automatic reminders to customers when their MOT is due. Fills your diary without marketing spend.
  • Parts tracking: Stock levels, supplier details, and cost tracking. Know your margins on every job.
  • Customer database: Vehicle history, previous work, contact details, and notes — all searchable.

MOT reminder emails alone can generate significant repeat business. One garage reported a 25% increase in MOT bookings after implementing automated reminders.


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