Shop management software

One System.
Every Bench.
Total Control.

Everything it takes to run a repair shop — in one app that finally works the way a real shop works.

Estimates Scheduling Inspections Tech tools Inventory Invoicing AI Customer approvals
No contracts Cloud based Works on any device Your data stays yours
Bay Bench records on a tablet
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Bay Bench dashboard on desktop
Bay Bench on a phone
Built on the floor, not in a boardroom

Made by a mechanic who got tired of software built by people who never turned a wrench.

Most shop software is bloated, overpriced, and clearly designed by someone who's never quoted a brake job with a customer standing over their shoulder. Bay Bench is the opposite. Every screen started as a real problem on a real floor — and got solved in a working shop before it ever shipped.

It runs Hack Automotive every single day. It's not a demo, not a pitch deck, not a lab experiment. It's the tool a shop owner wished she had, now sharp enough to hand a new tech on day one.

If it saves my shop time and money, it'll do the same for yours. That's the whole idea.
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It works how shops actually workPer-job approvals, greasy-hands buttons, VIN scan, print or text — the flow of a real bay, not a spreadsheet.
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Priced for independentsThe big platforms start around $199/mo just to open the door. Bay Bench starts free.
Nothing to installOpens in any browser on any device. No hardware, no server, no training day.
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No contracts, everMonth to month. Your data is yours, exportable anytime. Cancel whenever you want.
Everything in one place

The tools a shop uses — nothing it doesn't

The same features the big platforms charge triple for, simple enough to hand a new tech on day one.

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Estimates & invoicesApprove, sign, photo, print or text.
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Customer approval linkThey approve each job from their phone.
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Scheduling & job boardIn, approved, waiting on parts, ready.
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Digital inspectionsPhoto-and-note, sent to the customer.
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Owner KPIsCar count, gross profit, close rate.
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Tech tools + AIOBD2 lookup, wiring, Q&A, AI assist.
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Inventory & POsParts, low-stock alerts, vendors.
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Safe & privateEncrypted, walled off, audit-logged.
Why Bay Bench?

One System. Every Bench. Total Control.

Running a repair shop shouldn’t require multiple subscriptions, endless browser tabs, and software that refuses to work together. Bay Bench brings everything your shop needs into one powerful platform—built by a shop owner who uses it every single day.

Replace Multiple Systems with One

Shop ManagementManage repair orders, estimates, invoices, customers, and vehicles from one platform.
Scheduling & Work QueueKeep technicians productive with an organized schedule and a live view of every job in the shop.
Inventory & PurchasingTrack inventory, purchase orders, shop supplies, and parts without paying for additional software.
Technician ToolsAccess DTC Lookup, Wiring Diagrams, Oil Reset information, Quick Jobs, Tech AI, and other service tools from one place.
Business ManagementMonitor reports, expenses, technician productivity, time clock activity, and important shop performance metrics.
Cloud-Based AccessSecurely access Bay Bench from the office, the shop floor, a mobile service vehicle, or anywhere else work takes you.

Built by a Shop. Not a Boardroom.

Bay Bench wasn’t created by a software company trying to learn the automotive industry.

It was built inside a real independent repair shop to solve real problems. Every feature has earned its place by being used in daily shop operations before reaching other repair businesses.

The Difference Is Simple

Instead of paying for multiple disconnected tools, Bay Bench gives independent repair shops one complete platform designed to keep their entire operation organized.

One Subscription.
One Login.
One System.
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How it works

How Bay Bench works — start to finish

Write the ticket, get it approved, do the work, get paid — and know your numbers without doing any math.

01 · Write it & get it approved

Build the ticket. Text the link. Get a yes.

Price a full estimate in minutes, then text the customer a private link. They approve or decline each line right from their phone — and you see it the second they do.

  • Per-job approval, signatures & photos
  • Every record searchable by name, VIN or plate
  • One-click export to QuickBooks
Records and invoices in Bay Bench
02 · Know your numbers

Run the shop by the numbers, not by gut feel.

Work in progress, unpaid invoices, monthly profit and 12-month sales — the second you log in. Plus per-technician production so you always know who's carrying the bays.

  • Car count, average RO & gross profit
  • Technician production & profit tracking
  • A tamper-proof activity log on every change
Bay Bench owner dashboard
03 · Anywhere the work is

In the bay, on the road, in the driveway.

Same shop, same data, on the counter computer or the phone in your pocket. Big buttons and clear type made for greasy hands — and diagnostic tools built right in for when the check-engine light won't quit.

  • OBD2 code lookup with make-specific fixes
  • AI tech assistant & cross-shop Q&A
  • Digital inspections you can text to the customer
Bay Bench running on a phone
Simple, honest pricing

Start free. Grow when you're ready.

Try every feature free — no credit card, no contract. Keep the plan that fits your shop, or stay free.

Starter
For students, mobile mechanics & new shops
Free
  • 1 user · 15 ROs / mo
  • Estimates & invoices
  • VIN & DTC lookup
  • No credit card
Start Free
Essentials
Everything to run a one-person shop
$49.99/mo
  • Unlimited repair orders
  • Up to 2 users
  • Scheduling & approvals
  • Digital signatures
Choose Essentials
Most Popular
Shop
For growing shops with a crew
$79.99/mo
  • Up to 5 users
  • Inspections & inventory
  • Owner dashboard & KPIs
  • Time clock & reports
Choose Shop
Pro
Every tool, unlimited team
$99.99/mo
  • Unlimited users
  • Tech AI & Intelligence
  • Wiring & diagnostics
  • Priority support
Choose Pro
Enterprise
Multi-location, fleets & dealer groups
Custom
  • Multi-location management
  • Enterprise reporting
  • Dedicated onboarding
  • Custom quote
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About the founder · Built at Hack Automotive

Built on the floor, not in the boardroom.

"I didn't build this to sell software. I built it because I was tired of paying for tools that didn't fit how my shop actually runs. Every feature earned its place on my floor first."

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Stephine HackOwner & tech · Hack Automotive · Marion, IA

Bay Bench is new, and it's honest about that. Real reviews from real shops will live here as more of them come on board — no stock photos, no made-up quotes. Want to be one of the first? The founding door is open.

Questions

Straight answers

Is there really a free plan?

Yes. Starter is free forever — 1 user, 15 repair orders a month, no credit card and no trial clock. Use it on real jobs and upgrade only when you outgrow it.

Do I need a contract or a credit card?

Neither. Every plan is month-to-month, cancel anytime, and Starter needs no card at all.

Does it work on my phone and tablet?

Yes — it runs in any web browser on any device, nothing to install. Same shop, same data, on the counter computer or the phone in your pocket.

Who owns my shop's data?

You do. Your information is yours — export or back it up anytime, and it's walled off from every other shop on Bay Bench.

Are the labor times and AI answers guaranteed?

They're guides to speed you up, not gospel. Always verify torque specs and procedures against the manufacturer — you're the professional making the call.

How does the Founding Shop program work?

The first 25 shops to join get lifetime founder pricing, early features, and a direct line to Stephine — in exchange for running Bay Bench and sharing honest feedback. Once 25 are in, it closes for good.