Garage software that fits a small workshop and a small budget
AutoChain replaces the paper diary, the job cards and the invoice book with one system that runs in your web browser. One monthly price covers everyone in the garage, and most garages are set up in about 10 minutes.
What gets in the way
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The diary lives on the front desk
Only one person can read a paper diary at a time, technicians walk to the office to find out what is next, and a clash is only spotted when the second car turns up.
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Evenings lost to admin
Rewriting job cards into invoices, working out the VAT and keeping track of who still owes you money all happen after the workshop closes.
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MOTs slip through the net
Nobody has time to go through the book every week to see whose MOT is due, so customers you have looked after for years can end up booking somewhere else.
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No time for a big software project
A small garage cannot close for a training day or pay for a server in the back office. Whatever you switch to has to work from the first booking.
The features that matter most
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A diary the whole team can see
Day, week and month views with a column per technician, drag and drop to reschedule, and a warning before anyone is double-booked.
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Jobs logged from the reg
Enter the registration and AutoChain fills in the vehicle details and DVSA MOT history. Type a new customer's postcode and pick the address.
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Estimates approved online
Itemised labour and parts with VAT worked out for you, sent by email or text for the customer to approve line by line, with approved work carried onto the job.
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The whole workshop on one screen
Bookings by drop-off day, cars on site and jobs still waiting for a day, colour-coded by job type, without having to give every job a time slot.
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Invoices without rewriting
Raise a VAT-ready invoice from the job with parts and labour carried over, then email it, print it or add a pay-online link.
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MOT reminders that send themselves
AutoChain tracks every MOT due date and emails the customer at the lead time you choose, skipping cars already booked in.
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What it costs
The core plan is £69.99/mo + VAT with unlimited employees, so adding a technician or an apprentice costs nothing extra. The first month is free with no card needed, there is no setup fee, and it is monthly rolling, so you can cancel anytime. SMS is an optional add-on at £15/mo + VAT with 200 credits included, for text reminders.
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Questions, answered
Is AutoChain too much for a one or two bay garage?
No. You pay one monthly price whatever the size of your team, and you only use the parts you need. You can start with the calendar, jobs and invoices, then add health checks or online booking when you are ready.
What equipment does a small garage need?
Whatever you already have. AutoChain runs in the web browser on a desktop, laptop, tablet or phone, with no server to install. You need an internet connection.
Do I have to type in all my customers before I start?
No. Add customers as they book or come in. Entering the registration fills in the vehicle details and MOT history, so each new record takes moments.
Can I use AutoChain if I am not VAT registered?
Yes. Invoices can be non-VAT, VAT-inclusive or plus-VAT, and AutoChain shows the right breakdown for each.
What happens when the free month ends?
The core plan continues at £69.99/mo + VAT on a monthly rolling basis. There is no contract, so you can cancel at any time.
Run your garage smarter from today
Join 100+ UK garages, from single-bay workshops to multi-site groups, already streamlining jobs, customers, MOTs and online bookings with AutoChain from £69.99/mo + VAT.
- Set up in about 10 minutes
- No long-term contract
- Cancel anytime