Garage Management & MOT Booking Software.
VRN Lookup. £399 Lifetime Licence. £0/Mo.
Instant UK DVSA Registration Lookup in Action
Type any UK number plate below to see how our software auto-populates vehicle specs, engine codes, and historical MOT expiry dates into job sheets.
Live Workshop Ramp & Technician Flow
Click any workshop bay below to inspect real-time job status, mechanic time-clock tracking, and parts allocation.
MOT Testing Bay 1 — Ford Focus (2020) · 1.5 EcoBlue
- LUK Dual Mass Flywheel & Clutch Kit£345.00 (+40% Markup)
- Castrol Edge 5W-30 Fully Synthetic (5L)£38.50
- Bosch Oil & Pollen Filters£22.00
- Standard Book Labor Time (ICME):3.5 Hours
- Hourly Workshop Labor Rate:£75.00/hr + VAT
- Total Estimate to Customer:£762.60 inc. VAT
Complete Workshop Workflow from Ramp to Receipt
Faster job throughput, transparent customer estimates, and zero monthly software charges.
DVSA Number Plate (VRN) MOT History Lookup
Instant vehicle reg lookup fetches vehicle make, model, fuel type, engine code, exact tyre dimensions, and historical MOT advisory failure notes automatically into job sheets with zero manual typing errors.
Digital Job Cards & Mechanic Ramp Tracking
Create and assign digital work orders to specific ramps and technicians. Track labor hours, fitted parts markup, technician efficiency bonuses, and diagnostic notes in real-time.
Automated WhatsApp MOT & Service Reminders
The system automatically dispatches personalised WhatsApp and SMS alerts to motorists 30 days and 7 days before their annual MOT expires, keeping your ramps fully booked year-round.
Euro Car Parts & GSF Supplier Parts Margin Control
Calculate live gross profit margins on fast-moving trade parts (brake pads, discs, oil filters, timing belts, batteries). Automatically add workshop trade markups and core unit surcharges.
100% Offline-First Workshop Resilience
Workshop operations never halt when broadband drops. Print trade VAT repair invoices, log technician jobs, view customer vehicle service histories, and ring payments completely offline.
Itemised Invoices with Current Mileage & Warranties
Generate professional printed and PDF repair invoices with vehicle VRN, recorded odometer mileage, labor breakdown, parts guarantee terms, and road test sign-offs.
Fleet & Trade Customer Credit Accounts
Manage commercial fleets, local taxi accounts, and council vehicle contracts with credit limits, purchase order (PO) tracking, and consolidated monthly 30-day payment statements.
HMRC Making Tax Digital (MTD) VAT Ready
Automatic 20% standard VAT itemisation on parts and labor with one-click export for Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, or your local accountant.
Subscription EPOS (£10–£50/mo) vs. BasiraSoft Lifetime POS
How independent UK MOT garages and auto workshops save £3,500–£8,000 over 5 years compared to monthly recurring TechMan or Garage Hive subscriptions.
Total spent over 5 years (1–2 tills)
Starts cheap at £10–£50/mo, then balloons with compulsory add-on charges and annual price increases.
Pay once. Zero recurring software fees.
Own your software licence forever. Zero monthly fees in Year 2, 3, 4, 5 and beyond.
Direct cash profit kept in your pocket
Reinvest your savings into stock, marketing, staff, or shop improvements rather than software rent.
| Comparison Point | Subscription EPOS (EPOS Now, Square, Lightspeed) | BasiraSoft Lifetime EPOS |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront Software Cost | £0 – £50 (Introductory) | £399 (One-Time) |
| Monthly Subscription Fee | £45 – £120 / Month (£540–£1,440/yr) | £0 / Month Forever |
| Year 1 Total Cost | £540 – £1,440 | £399 |
| Year 2 Total Cost | £600 – £1,500 | £0 |
| Year 3 Total Cost | £650 – £1,600 | £0 |
| Year 4 Total Cost | £700 – £1,700 | £0 |
| Year 5 Total Cost | £750 – £1,800 | £0 |
| 5-Year Total Software Outlay | £3,240 – £8,040+ | £399 Flat Total |
| What Happens If You Stop Paying? | Till shuts down & you lose your data | You own it forever, runs uninterrupted |
| Offline Internet Outage Support | Often blocks sales or requires cloud | 100% Offline-First local database |
| Hardware Lock-In | Proprietary locked tablet/terminals | Use any standard Windows PC/laptop |
We never force you to purchase expensive hardware. BasiraSoft installs directly onto any Windows 10/11 touchscreen, standard PC, or laptop you already have.
Transparent Workshop POS & Custom Software Pricing
Choose between our lifetime workshop licences or request a tailored quote for multi-branch autocentre enterprise software development.
Single Workshop Reception Till
For independent MOT bays, tyre shops & 1–3 ramp repair garages
- Lifetime Garage Management & Invoicing Software Licence
- DVSA Vehicle Registration (VRN) Lookup Engine
- Digital Job Card Ticketing & Mechanic Work Allocator
- Automated Annual MOT & Service WhatsApp Reminders
- Itemised Invoicing with Mileage & Parts Breakdown
- 100% Offline-First Local Database Architecture
- Remote Setup, Printer Config & Video Training
Multi-Bay Workshop & Fleet Suite
For busy 4+ ramp auto centres, tyre & exhaust depots & multi-technician garages
- Lifetime Licences for 2 Reception Tills + 2 Ramp Tablet Logins
- Multi-Mechanic Labor Time Logging & Bonus Incentive Tracker
- Trade & Fleet Account Credit Invoicing with Monthly Statements
- Supplier Parts Margin & Core Unit Surcharge Engine
- Bespoke Garage Next.js Website + Local Google Maps #1 SEO Setup
- 100% Offline-First Local Network Synchronization
- Priority Technical Support (8:00 AM – 8:00 PM GMT, 7 Days a Week)
Bespoke Autocentre & Multi-Branch Enterprise
For regional garage chains, multi-location MOT testing networks & franchise repair centres
- Central Cloud Multi-Branch Vehicle History & Customer Database
- Live Wholesaler Parts Inventory Catalogue & Direct B2B Ordering API
- Custom Mobile Customer Booking & Live Service Progress App
- Fleet Maintenance SLA Invoicing & Digital Signature Approvals
- Custom API Integrations (HaynesPro, Autodata, Xero, Sage)
- Dedicated Solutions Architect & SLA Uptime Guarantee
Scale Your Garage with Our Complete Engineering & SEO Services
From ranking #1 on Google Maps for 'MOT near me' to building bespoke multi-branch garage portals, we engineer your complete growth stack.
Number Plate Reg-Lookup Web Booking
Bespoke Next.js garage booking engine where motorists enter their number plate to view their MOT due date and schedule drop-offs in 10 seconds.
'MOT Near Me' Google Maps 3-Pack Monopoly
Capture high-intent local motorists within a 10-mile radius searching for urgent brake repair, clutch replacement, and MOT retests.
Custom Autocentre & Fleet ERP Software
Multi-location branch synchronization, wholesale parts auto-procurement, and commercial fleet account billing portals.
AI Search & GEO (LLM Engine Discovery)
Ensure your garage is recommended when drivers ask ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Apple Intelligence for trusted local mechanics.
Technician Ramp Tablets & Driver Apps
In-bay tablet apps for mechanics to clock labor times, upload video inspection clips of worn brake pads, and send instant customer WhatsApp quotes.
Automated 11-Month WhatsApp MOT Recalls
Automated sequences follow up with drivers exactly 11 months after their last MOT, driving thousands of pounds in guaranteed annual repeat bookings.
Frequently Asked Questions — UK Garage & MOT Software
Can I enter a vehicle registration number and get vehicle details automatically?
Yes. Our VRN lookup engine auto-fills the car make, model, year, fuel type, engine capacity, tyre specifications, and historical MOT advisory notes with zero manual typing errors.
Are there any recurring monthly subscriptions or per-invoice fees?
No. You pay £399 once and own your lifetime software licence outright. There are zero monthly software subscriptions and zero per-job charges.
How does it automate WhatsApp MOT reminders?
The system automatically tracks MOT expiration dates from the DVSA database and sends automated WhatsApp / SMS reminders 30 days and 7 days prior to expiry, dramatically increasing customer retention.
Can mechanics use tablets on the workshop ramps?
Yes. In the £699 Multi-Bay Suite, mechanics can use ramp tablets to view job instructions, log labor start/finish times, record parts used, and upload video inspection notes.
Ready to Fill Your Workshop Ramps and Cut Software Rent?
Join independent UK MOT testing stations and auto repair garages saving thousands every year on workshop software fees.