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# Garage Desk

Canonical: https://www.getapp.co.nz/software/2102143/garage-desk

> Cloud-based garage management for independent UK garages: job cards, estimates, invoicing, DVLA/DVSA vehicle lookup, automated MOT reminders, online booking, inventory, digital inspections and a customer portal — with native Xero and QuickBooks sync. Runs on any phone or browser, nothing to install.
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> Verdict: Rated \*\*\*\* by 0 users. Top-rated for **Overall Quality**.

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## Overview

### Key benefits of Garage Desk

Run the whole workshop from your phone — no PC, no server, nothing to install
Cut quoting-to-payment time: estimate to branded PDF invoice in one tap
Win repeat work automatically with MOT and service reminders emailed before due date
Auto-fill vehicle details and real MOT expiry from a UK registration (DVLA/DVSA)
Fewer "is it ready yet?" calls — customers track status in their own portal
Take bookings 24/7 from your own online booking page
Keep stock accurate — parts deduct automatically as they're used on jobs
Books stay tidy — invoices and payments sync to Xero and QuickBooks
Start in minutes: 7-day free trial, no card, no contract, priced for a 1-5 bay shop

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Garage Desk

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: £149.00
- **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial)
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: United Kingdom

## Features

- Accounting
- Activity Dashboard
- Alerts/Notifications
- Appointment Management
- Appointment Scheduling
- Billing & Invoicing
- CRM
- Chat/Messaging
- Communication Management
- Customer Database
- Customer History
- Data Import/Export
- Electronic Signature
- Employee Scheduling
- Estimating
- Inspection Management
- Inventory Management
- Job Tracking
- Labor Cost Reporting
- Labor Rates

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum

## Category

- [Car Repair Software](https://www.getapp.co.nz/directory/202/auto-repair/software)

## Links

- [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.co.nz/software/2102143/garage-desk)

## This page is available in the following languages

| Locale | URL |
| en | <https://www.getapp.com/all-software/a/garage-desk/> |
| en-AE | <https://www.getapp.ae/software/2102143/garage-desk> |
| en-AU | <https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2102143/garage-desk> |
| en-CA | <https://www.getapp.ca/software/2102143/garage-desk> |
| en-GB | <https://www.getapp.co.uk/software/2102143/garage-desk> |
| en-IE | <https://www.getapp.ie/software/2102143/garage-desk> |
| en-NZ | <https://www.getapp.co.nz/software/2102143/garage-desk> |
| en-SG | <https://www.getapp.sg/software/2102143/garage-desk> |
| en-ZA | <https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2102143/garage-desk> |

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