I’ve been building Motara, a lightweight repair shop management tool for independent auto workshops.
Most shop software I looked at costs $100–$300/month and is pretty bloated. Smaller garages often just end up using spreadsheets, WhatsApp, and paper job cards.
I started building Motara to solve that problem with something simpler and much cheaper (currently about $20/month).
Core things it does:
• job cards and repair tracking
• parts and inventory tracking
• invoice generation
• AI-powered parts lookup
• a growing library of free tools for mechanics (invoice generator, vehicle tools, etc.)
I’m also experimenting with things like VIN-based vehicle assistants and diagnostic helpers.
It’s still early and I’m adding features based on feedback from shop owners.
Would love feedback from anyone who works in automotive repair or has built software for trades.
vymukkat•1h ago
Most shop software I looked at costs $100–$300/month and is pretty bloated. Smaller garages often just end up using spreadsheets, WhatsApp, and paper job cards.
I started building Motara to solve that problem with something simpler and much cheaper (currently about $20/month).
Core things it does: • job cards and repair tracking • parts and inventory tracking • invoice generation • AI-powered parts lookup • a growing library of free tools for mechanics (invoice generator, vehicle tools, etc.)
I’m also experimenting with things like VIN-based vehicle assistants and diagnostic helpers.
It’s still early and I’m adding features based on feedback from shop owners.
Would love feedback from anyone who works in automotive repair or has built software for trades.