Insights for workshops

Articles on garage software, digitalization, and shop processes.

2026-10-01 · 2 min read

Garage software for solo mechanics: what you actually need

Which features does an independent mechanic need in garage software, and which can wait? A checklist for solo and small shops, with pricing.

2026-09-30 · 2 min read

Live shop planning for Garage, solo mode for ZZP, a dashboard you arrange yourself, and a smoother onboarding, the latest Motivox updates.

2026-09-09 · 3 min read

What you pay for garage or workshop software: subscriptions, seats, VAT, trials, and what Motivox costs (ZZP €35, Garage €80 excl. VAT).

2026-09-09 · 2 min read

A checklist for choosing garage or workshop software: job chain, portals, Dutch invoicing, data isolation, and support, without competitor tables.

2026-07-30 · 1 min read

A practical checklist to replace Excel/Access: processes, roles, data import, and floor adoption.

2026-07-26 · 1 min read

Pro-forma vs final, numbering, PDF storage, and secure download links, without emailing PDFs by default.

2026-07-22 · 1 min read

How a customer portal cuts “is my car ready?” calls with status, inspections, and secure invoice downloads.

2026-07-18 · 1 min read

From approved work plan to work order, scheduling, and hours, so the back office invoices without Excel in between.

2026-07-14 · 1 min read

How a digital inspection report structures intake, records quality, and helps customers approve the work plan faster.

2026-07-10 · 3 min read

Why repair shops replace Excel and Access with connected garage software, and what to check before you switch.