Car Mechanic Software
If you own a car service business then your days are probably filled with parts, oil, and tires. With all of the busyness of getting vehicles back on the road, there is hardly any time to organize your bookings and client information.
What does car services management software do?
Mechanic shop management software allows you to organize your bookings, manage your schedule, keep your client information, and promote your business from one convenient platform.
With so many great features, signing up for Vev’s car services reservation software is a no-brainer!
Don’t get interrupted during a repair, let your customers book themselves.
When to use mechanic software for your business?
If you're a mechanic, you may be interested in using Vev's intuitive software to help you run the administrative side of your business.
There are many benefits to using our car mechanic software. From bookings and sales to payments and marketing. There are many ways to use this software to help make your business successful.
Here are three great opportunities to use car services business software.
- When You Book Appointments Do your clients need to book appointment for their cars? Then our mechanic booking software may be a great option for you. Allow your clients to book appointments ahead of time so you know their car is headed your way.
- If You Offer Products Some mechanics may offer other types of products that their customers can purchase. If your car shop offers other items or services, then you can create a product shop for your clients to browse.
- If You Service in Multiple Locations If you service cars located in multiple locations, then you may want to consider using mechanic software. Through this software, your clients can book appointments for their cars in locations in which you would have to travel. You can also select your own service radius for your customers to see when booking an appointment.
How to increase your sales using car services software?
Everyone needs a great mechanic!
But with your busy schedule, it may be hard to work on increasing sales while you're in the shop working on the latest car project.
Thankfully, car services appointment software can help you out! With many useful features, this software can be your new administrative best friend and even help you grow your sales.
Here are three ways that Vev’s car services business software can help you make more money…
- Giving Your Customers a Positive Experience Everyone wants a quick, easy, and hassle-free mechanic experience. Help give your customers a positive experience by allowing them to book an appointment with you right from their mobile device.
- By Helping You Focus on What’s Important Instead of worrying about all the small details, let Vev carry the load for you. With prime organization capability, you can focus on getting cars back on the road!
- By Using Promotional Tools When you create a Vev business profile, you’ll gain access to a personalized QR code to help your clients book directly through their smart phone. Place this code on social media or promotional flyers to help spread the word about your car-fixing skills. Also, the built-in CRM will make sure you never lose track of customer information again!
“Save 2+ hours a week by using a simple appointment system ”
How to get started with car services booking software?
When you sign up with Vev, getting started with car mechanic booking software is easy! Follow these simple steps to get started…
- Create Your Vev Business Page To begin, you’ll need to input some simple business info to get started. With a few clicks, you’ll be ready to start making your page unique… just like that classic car you are working on!
- Personalize Your Page Set your available time slots, booking type, product shop, and business info. This is a great place for your clients to get to know who you are and see your experience.
- Spread the Word When you sign up with Vev's mechanic software, you gain access to your own business QR code. Place this code on promotional flyers or business cards to spread the word about your business.
Run your car mechanic on auto-pilot With your new toolset
Sell
Marketing
Payments
Business
Learn
Auto pilot
Overview
No-shows
Customers
Offering
Decide what you offer at your garage. Add descriptions for your service appointments, add an image, and best of all set your own prices.
Your day at a glance
See exactly how much your car mechanic makes, what your clients schedule most and even learn how they made their appointment.
Schedule again
In just a tap your clients become regulars. Get the best date and time for the next appointment. No upcoming appointment? You and your clients are reminded to schedule a service appointment again.
Sell smart
Add options, durations, variations, preparation time, cleanup time and your duration to help your clients schedule.
Your duration Vev+
Some appointments don’t require your attention the whole time, so you can help another client.
Schedule deadline
Decide the exact cutoff time for when clients can schedule a service appointment, giving you full control over availability and scheduling.
Time suggestions
With Smart Suggestions, you can streamline your schedule by offering clients a curated selection of the best available times, making it easier for them to schedule. Alternatively, you can opt for Show All Slots, which highlights the most optimal time slots first but also allows clients to explore the full list of available options.
Coming soon, you’ll also have the option to restrict bookings to Top of the Hour times, giving you even more control over your schedule and helping you cluster appointments efficiently.
Hide items
Hide service appointments so you can only schedule them for your customers.
Sell
Offering
Decide what you offer at your garage. Add descriptions for your service appointments, add an image, and best of all set your own prices.
Your day at a glance
See exactly how much your car mechanic makes, what your clients schedule most and even learn how they made their appointment.
Schedule again
In just a tap your clients become regulars. Get the best date and time for the next appointment. No upcoming appointment? You and your clients are reminded to schedule a service appointment again.
Sell smart
Add options, durations, variations, preparation time, cleanup time and your duration to help your clients schedule.
Your duration
Some appointments don’t require your attention the whole time, so you can help another client.
Schedule deadline
Decide the exact cutoff time for when clients can schedule a service appointment, giving you full control over availability and scheduling.
Time suggestions
With Smart Suggestions, you can streamline your schedule by offering clients a curated selection of the best available times, making it easier for them to schedule. Alternatively, you can opt for Show All Slots, which highlights the most optimal time slots first but also allows clients to explore the full list of available options.
Coming soon, you’ll also have the option to restrict bookings to Top of the Hour times, giving you even more control over your schedule and helping you cluster appointments efficiently.
Hide items
Hide service appointments so you can only schedule them for your customers.
Marketing
Get reviews from clients
Effortlessly collect reviews from your customers, which will soon appear directly on your page for everyone to see.
Share your link
Add your link to your website and socials. A link in bio could boost the appointments of your garage up to 40%.
Personalize emails
Create personalized emails for appointments to engage clients and strengthen your business.
Add Vev to your website
Add Vev to your website with two options: a popup booking button or a fully embedded booking widget for seamless client acquisitions.
Cover your car mechanic
Add a cover to your header that matches your garage. Impress your clients of your car mechanic even more.
Schedule with a QR-code
Make it easy for your clients to schedule service appointments by placing your QR code on flyers, business cards, stickers, posters, or any other visible spots in your garage. With just a quick scan on their phone, they can access your services effortlessly, no extra steps needed.
Policy
Set up a clear policy that outlines your terms for bookings, cancellations, refunds, and any additional fees. Defining these guidelines helps manage customer expectations and reduces the risk of disputes.
Page description
Write a catchy slogan or description that highlights what makes your car mechanic special. This helps your clients share and recommend you to others.
Show your colors
Set the tone for your page by choosing colors that represent your garage. These will create a cohesive look across your page, tools, and emails, aligning everything with your unique brand.
Social handles
Add the profiles of your garage from Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X, and your website to connect with clients and expand your online reach.
Payments
Get paid ahead
Have your clients pay ahead for their appointment. Only if you want to, you're the mechanic, and you are in control.
Deposits
Have your clients put down a deposit to get their appointment. This has proven to reduce no-shows.
Scan to pay
Let your clients scan your QR for you to get paid. Vev will keep track of who has paid for their service appointment so your car mechanic administration is always up to date.
Tap to Pay on iPhone
Accept contactless payments with only your iPhone. No extra terminals or hardware needed.
Discounts
It's easy to give your client a discount on their service appointment. Choose a percentage or fixed amount. Whatever works best for your car mechanic.
Add amount
Add a percentage or fixed amount to the price of the appointment, in the simplest way possible for you as a mechanic.
No extra payment devices
No need to fill in the amount again. Or sync, connect and pay for that extra device in your garage. Simply use your phone to have clients pay for their service appointments on the spot.
Refunds
Choose if clients who've paid ahead will automatically be refunded when their appointment is cancelled.
Payments work out of the box
Payments are set up very easy. So you can get paid out of the gate.
Policy
Set up a clear policy that outlines your terms for bookings, cancellations, refunds, and any additional fees. Defining these guidelines helps manage customer expectations and reduces the risk of disputes.
Business
Your overview of service appointments
See exactly who will get what service appointment, and at what time the appointment is due.
Your opening hours
You decide when your garage is open (or closed) for appointments.
Choose a time and date
Let your clients pick a time that suits them best, while you stay in control by deciding how strict or flexible your scheduling rules are.
Add your breaks
Plan when you want a fixed break. Looking for more flexibility? Turn on smart breaks.
Add 'Me time'
Got a personal appointment? With just a tap you can block time off. This way clients can't make an appointment.
Exceptions
Want to stay open on public holidays or take a well-deserved vacation? You’re in full control of your garage’s hours.
Schedule deadline
Decide the exact cutoff time for when clients can schedule a service appointment, giving you full control over availability and scheduling.
Export your appointments
Export data of your garage on a monthly basis. Including all the information of your appointments soon this will also include taxes. Giving you all the information you need.
Capacity
Set up the number of clients you can have at the same time.
Sync to your calendar
Automatically sync (one way) your appointments to your personal calendar app.
Ahead of time
Set up your booking horizon, this let you define how far in the future clients are able to schedule service appointments.
Your duration
Some appointments don’t require your attention the whole time, so you can help another client.
Notifications for you
When your client makes an appointment, cancelation or change you will receive a notification.
Time suggestions
With Smart Suggestions, you can streamline your schedule by offering clients a curated selection of the best available times, making it easier for them to schedule. Alternatively, you can opt for Show All Slots, which highlights the most optimal time slots first but also allows clients to explore the full list of available options.
Coming soon, you’ll also have the option to restrict bookings to Top of the Hour times, giving you even more control over your schedule and helping you cluster appointments efficiently.
Learn
Your month wrapped up
Every month we email you analytics of last months' appointments, cancelations, most popular service appointments and revenue. This way you know exactly how your garage is doing.
Your day at a glance
See exactly how much your car mechanic makes, what your clients schedule most and even learn how they made their appointment.
Auto pilot
Emails
Every appointment, cancellation, change and reminder is automatically sent to your clients. Emails are sent in your style so they feel familiar to your clients.
Appointment reminders
On the day of the appointment, your client receives a reminder from you. It's send automatically and includes all the information of their service appointment.
Your month wrapped up
Every month we email you analytics of last months' appointments, cancelations, most popular service appointments and revenue. This way you know exactly how your garage is doing.
Share your link
Add your link to your website and socials. A link in bio could boost the appointments of your garage up to 40%.
Bookkeeping
Make your administration of your garage run smooth.
Plus, a lot more
There's a lot more coming in Vev+ that will make doing business even easier. But we keep those under wraps for the moment.
Personalize emails
Create personalized emails for appointments to engage clients and strengthen your business.
Overview
Calendar view
See all your car mechanic appointments in a calendar view.
Your overview of service appointments
See exactly who will get what service appointment, and at what time the appointment is due.
Your day at a glance
See exactly how much your car mechanic makes, what your clients schedule most and even learn how they made their appointment.
Today's clients
Your daily overview of clients. Showing you exactly who's you will see today, and an easy way to let you schedule again.
Delivery overview
See exactly where and at what time you need to deliver service appointments. Everything shown on an interactive map to make it crystal clear for you!
Notifications for you
When your client makes an appointment, cancelation or change you will receive a notification.
Sync to your calendar
Automatically sync (one way) your appointments to your personal calendar app.
Your month wrapped up
Every month we email you analytics of last months' appointments, cancelations, most popular service appointments and revenue. This way you know exactly how your garage is doing.
No-shows
Appointment reminders
On the day of the appointment, your client receives a reminder from you. It's send automatically and includes all the information of their service appointment.
Policy
Set up a clear policy that outlines your terms for bookings, cancellations, refunds, and any additional fees. Defining these guidelines helps manage customer expectations and reduces the risk of disputes.
Change the time
Clients can change the time of their upcoming appointment as long as the cancelation deadline hasn't passed.
Add to Calendar
Clients can add the appointment to their calendar. This way they receive a notification before their service appointment. The address, travel time and link to their confirmation page can be found in the event details.
Add to wallet
After clients schedule service appointments, they get a pass for their digital wallet. When added they get a notification on their phone at the right time. The pass contains all the details like; date, time, location, total cost, payment details and link.
Emails
Every appointment, cancellation, change and reminder is automatically sent to your clients. Emails are sent in your style so they feel familiar to your clients.
Client details
For mechanics it's super handy to have all the details of clients at their finger tips. Allowing you to send a text, call or email whenever you need.
Cancelation deadline
Set a deadline for when clients can cancel for free, giving you more control over your schedule and protecting your time. When a cancellation is made, clients will automatically receive an email with a link to easily schedule their next service appointment with your car mechanic, ensuring a smooth and professional experience.
Client history
See exactly what service appointment your client scheduled before.
Customers
Fields
Add more specific client information to run your car mechanic even better. For instance add their date of birth, Customer ID, pet name and more.
Get reviews from clients
Effortlessly collect reviews from your customers, which will soon appear directly on your page for everyone to see.
Customer list
See or find your most valuable clients. This lets you build relationships and get more appointments.
Edit clients
Edit client details, merge and remove to keep your client list up to date.
Client details
For mechanics it's super handy to have all the details of clients at their finger tips. Allowing you to send a text, call or email whenever you need.
Add notes
Add notes about your clients. These notes show up around the appointment, so you can pick up the conversation with your client where you left off last time.
Today's clients
Your daily overview of clients. Showing you exactly who's you will see today, and an easy way to let you schedule again.
Schedule again
In just a tap your clients become regulars. Get the best date and time for the next appointment. No upcoming appointment? You and your clients are reminded to schedule a service appointment again.
It's your data
It's your data. The client information is yours. Vev doesn't sell, resell, target or advertise with the data from your car mechanic. Of course not!
Client history
See exactly what service appointment your client scheduled before.
