Workshop Management

Workshop management from booking to invoice in one flow

DriveGo brings together bookings, job cards, time tracking, parts and customer communication in one workshop management system built for UK mechanics and the workshop floor.

Your workshop software assumes the mechanic sits at a desk

Most workshop programmes are built like accounting systems. They expect someone to type in all the data, they assume the mechanic has time to document between every job, and they assume there is a free PC right next to the ramp. Reality is different. DriveGo is built for mechanics who are working — not for office staff.

What DriveGo does for your workshop

One job card all the way through

The booking becomes a job card, which becomes jobs, which becomes time entries, which becomes an invoice. No transfers between systems, no data lost along the way.

Time tracking from the Android app

Mechanics start and stop time directly from their phone on the workshop floor. No more 'what did I spend time on today' guesswork when putting the invoice together at the end of the day.

Parts ordered directly from the job

Order parts from the DriveGo Parts Catalogue covering all vehicles from 1970 onwards, directly from an open job card. The parts cost is added to the job automatically with the correct margin.

Workshop calendar with capacity view

See all mechanics' bookings, free time and workload in one calendar. Never overbook — the system shows instantly where there is spare capacity.

Customer communication built in

SMS and email to the customer directly from the job card. 'Your car is ready', 'additional work required at £85' and 'your invoice has been sent' — all messages logged against the customer.

Full history on every vehicle

See everything that has been done on a vehicle since the customer first came to the garage. Service intervals, parts replaced, advisories and previous estimates. Nothing disappears.

Multi-technician support

Multiple mechanics can be on the same job card at the same time, each logging their own time. Management sees total labour per job and per technician.

Photo to invoice

Take a photo of damage, add a comment, and it is attached to the job as documentation. When the invoice is sent the customer can see exactly what was done and why.

"DriveGo gives us oversight of stock, workshop and customers all in one system. We no longer have to juggle three different programmes."

Kvalibiler · Vejle · 4.8★ on Trustpilot

How it works

  1. 1

    Booking created

    The customer books online, calls or walks in. The booking is created directly as a job card with status 'booked' and the requested date in the workshop calendar.

  2. 2

    Mechanic starts time

    When the vehicle arrives the mechanic starts time on the job from the Android app. Time is recorded automatically and the system notes who is working on what.

  3. 3

    Parts ordered from the job

    If parts are needed, they are searched directly in the DriveGo Parts Catalogue from the job card. Price, lead time and margin are calculated automatically and added to the job.

  4. 4

    Customer notified automatically

    An SMS is sent to the customer when approval is needed for additional work, and again when the vehicle is finished and ready for collection. All messages are logged against the customer.

  5. 5

    Invoice generated automatically

    When the job card is closed, the invoice is generated with all labour, parts and any charges. It syncs directly to Xero/Sage and is sent to the customer — all in one click.

Frequently asked questions

How does time tracking work from the workshop floor?
DriveGo has a dedicated Android app for mechanics. From their phone they can see their open job cards, start and stop time on a job with one tap, take photos of damage found, and look up parts in the DriveGo Parts Catalogue. Time is recorded automatically and syncs with the job card in real time.
Can multiple mechanics work on the same vehicle at the same time?
Yes. DriveGo supports multi-technician jobs where several mechanics can be assigned to the same job card. Each mechanic logs their own time, and the workshop manager can see total labour broken down by technician on the job.
How does DriveGo integrate with parts suppliers?
DriveGo has a built-in parts catalogue covering all vehicles from 1970 onwards. You can look up parts by number plate or directly by OE number, and order them from your existing suppliers. Parts price and margin are calculated automatically and added to the job card.
Can I send SMS or email to the customer from the system?
Yes. DriveGo has built-in SMS and email functionality for sending messages from an open job card. You can send approvals for additional work, 'vehicle ready' messages, invoices and payment reminders. All messages are logged automatically against the customer.
Are invoices synchronised automatically to Xero or Sage?
Yes. DriveGo has direct integration with Xero and Sage. When a job card is closed and the invoice is generated, it is transferred automatically with all line items, prices, VAT and customer data. You avoid double-entry between your workshop system and your accounts.
Can DriveGo replace my current workshop system?
Yes — for the vast majority of UK workshops, DriveGo is a direct replacement for existing workshop management systems. We assist with migrating customers, vehicles and open job cards during onboarding, and make sure you do not lose data in the transition.

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