Auto repair shop software for independent garages: Every bay. Every tech.
One screen.
Check cars in by VIN, inspect, quote, schedule your techs, invoice and get paid, all from your phone. $79 a month for the whole shop, with unlimited mechanics.
Card required. Cancel before day 14 and you pay nothing.
- $79 a month, flat
- Unlimited mechanics
- iPhone, Android or computer
- No contract
Why Baybolt exists
“I worked inside an independent repair shop and watched the owner lose hours every day to outdated software, phone tag and hunting for parts. The tools that could help cost hundreds a month and charged extra for every mechanic. Baybolt is the tool I wish that shop had.”
Matthew Kobilan
Founder · Read the full story
- Cancel before day 14 and you pay nothing
- No contract. Cancel anytime from Settings
- Card payments go straight to your own Stripe account
- Export your customers, jobs and invoices to CSV anytime
How it works
A day in the shop, start to finish.
Follow one car from the moment it pulls in to the moment the customer pays. Watch its job card move across the board.
1Check inScan the VIN. The car is in the system.
Point your phone at the VIN and Baybolt fills in the year, make, model and engine. Customer details stay attached to the vehicle for next time.
More about the VIN scanner
2InspectInspect it on the lift. Photos go on the report.
Mark each item green, yellow or red and snap photos as you go. Send the report to the customer when you’re done.
More about inspections
3ApproveThey tap approve. You never pick up the phone.
Text the inspection and the quote. The customer sees the photos and approves or declines each repair from wherever they are.
Your 2015 Dodge CaravanWe recommend replacing the front brake pads.Estimate$412.60Approve DeclineSample data- 4Repair
Every tech knows what they’re working on.
Assign the job to a mechanic and a bay on a drag-and-drop board. Techs clock in and out from their phone, and you see hours on every job as they happen.
More about time tracking
- 5Get paid
Parts and labor roll into the invoice.
Everything on the job is already on the invoice. Add tax, a discount and a due date, then email the customer a payment link. They pay by card, and the money goes straight to your own Stripe account.
More about invoicing
Keys back. Bay open.
Next car.
Compare
The big names start near $200. Then they add up.
Most shop software starts around $179 to $249 a month for the basic plan. Texting, time clocks and extra users often cost more on top, and some won't show you a price until you book a demo.
- Every feature, one plan
- Unlimited mechanics
- Email payment links and reminders included
- Start today, no sales call
- No contract
Starting price per month
Entry-plan prices for Tekmetric, AutoLeap, Shopmonkey and Shop-Ware as listed on public software comparison sites in October 2026. Prices change; check each company for current pricing.
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One price.
Every tech. Every feature.
Baybolt Pro
$79/month
Flat price for the whole shop, no matter how many mechanics you have.
- 14 days free, then $79/month
- Card required to start the trial
- Cancel before day 14 and you pay nothing
- No contract, cancel anytime
Everything included
- Unlimited mechanics, no per-seat fees
- VIN scanner & decoder
- Digital vehicle inspections
- Quotes customers approve by text
- Job board & bay management
- Team schedule & time clock
- Invoices & estimates
- Payment links by email (no Baybolt fee)
- Customer list with vehicle history
- Automatic email reminders
- Parts search (eBay, Amazon, RockAuto)
- Works on iPhone, Android & computer
All 27 featuresNo tiers and no add-ons. Every shop gets every feature on day one.
Bay & Project Management
- Project DashboardManage repairs, assign mechanics, and track jobs for every auto shop project.
- Smart Search & VIN ScannerFind any project by name, vehicle, or by using the mobile VIN scanner.
- Visual SchedulingSee every appointment and job on a calendar.
- Archive & RetrieveArchive finished projects and pull them up for repeat customers.
Team Management
- Unlimited MechanicsAdd mechanics at no extra cost per mechanic.
- Mechanic-Specific ViewsMechanics have their own view separate from shop owners.
- Team ScheduleThe whole week for every mechanic on one screen, with hours and days off.
- Mechanic Time TrackingMechanics clock in and out from their phone with automatic tracking.
- Labor Hours TrackerTrack each mechanic's hours worked, including breaks.
- Manager RolesPromote mechanics to managers to delegate shop duties.
Digital Vehicle Inspections
- Inspection ReportsPhoto inspection reports that build customer trust.
- Instant Customer ApprovalText/email DVIs, customers approve or deny in seconds.
- Approved Work to TasksTurn approved work into board tasks with one tap.
Smart Tools
- VIN Scanner & DecoderScan once and the vehicle details are saved with the job.
- Parts SearchSearch eBay, Amazon and RockAuto from one place.
- Saved JobsSave common jobs with labor and parts, and add them to any car in one tap.
- Invoices & EstimatesGenerate professional invoices and estimates in seconds.
Business Insights
- Insights DashboardTrack hours, parts spending, project data, and DVI metrics.
- Export to CSVExport data for any accounting software you want.
- Real-Time NotificationsKnow when mechanics update tasks, clock in/out, or customers respond.
Customer Communications
- Customers & Vehicle HistoryEvery customer with their vehicles and visit history, plus call, text and email buttons.
- Email Payment LinksEmail a payment link. Customers pay by card and the money goes to your Stripe account.
- Automatic Email RemindersAppointment reminders the day before, and service reminders that bring customers back.
- Text & EmailSend inspections, estimates and invoices by text or email from your phone.
- Customer Progress TrackerCustomers can track their vehicle's repair status anytime.
- Google Sign-InEasy sign-in with Google—no passwords to remember.
- Appointment BookingThe front desk can book intake appointments.
What is Baybolt?
Baybolt is auto repair shop management software for independent garages. It covers VIN check-in, digital vehicle inspections, quotes and invoices, job boards, team scheduling, time tracking, customer history, saved jobs, email reminders and email payment links. It costs $79 a month for the whole shop with unlimited mechanics, and runs in the web browser on any phone, tablet or computer.
Do I need a credit card for the free trial?
Yes. A card is required to start your 14-day free trial. If you cancel before the trial ends, you won’t be charged.
What happens after the 14 days?
Your trial turns into the $79/month plan. There’s no contract, and you can cancel anytime from your account.
Is it really unlimited mechanics?
Yes. Add as many mechanics and managers as you need. The price stays $79 a month for the whole shop.
Do I need to install anything?
No. Baybolt runs in the web browser on any phone, tablet or computer. You can also add it to your home screen so it opens like an app.
Can my mechanics use it from their phones?
Yes. Mechanics clock in and out, see the jobs assigned to them, update tasks and add inspection photos right from their phone.
How do customers get updates?
Send inspections, estimates and invoices by text or email from your phone. Customers can approve work from the inspection report and follow their repair with a tracking link.
How do online payments work?
Connect your own Stripe account once. Then email a customer a payment link, and they pay by card. The money goes straight to your Stripe account. Stripe charges its standard card fee, and Baybolt adds nothing on top.
Can Baybolt remind customers about appointments and service?
Yes. Turn on email reminders and Baybolt emails customers the day before a booked appointment, and invites them back a set number of months after their last visit. Emails come from your shop’s name, replies go to you, and every email has an unsubscribe link.
Can I get my data out?
Yes. Export your data to CSV anytime and use it with any accounting software.