Will online bookings overbook my workshop?

Not if bookings go into the same diary you use and you limit online slots to the work you want.

Do I need a separate booking app?

Ideally no. A booking system inside your workshop software turns a booking into a job card without copying details between tools.

Is there a free booking form?

Workshop Hub offers a free online booking form for your website that emails you new requests. Paid plans put bookings in the live diary with reminders.

Can customers book after hours?

Yes, if you publish online slots. You set which services and times are available so the floor is not overbooked overnight.

Guide

Workshop booking systems for Australian mechanics

Customers increasingly want to book a service without phoning. A workshop booking system that feeds your diary lets them book after hours without double-booking your bays — and cuts the "where is my car?" calls when it ties into job status.

What to look for in a workshop booking system

Bookings land straight in the workshop diary, not a separate inbox.
You control which services and times can be booked online.
Automatic confirmation and reminder messages.
Optional deposits for big jobs to reduce no-shows.
A booking button you can put on your website and Google Business Profile.
Same system as job cards and invoices, so a booking becomes a job without retyping.

Reduce no-shows

Reminders the day before and an easy way to reschedule cut most no-shows. Track who no-shows so you can ask for a deposit next time.

For shops that lose work after hours, online booking is often worth more than another phone line. See our free missed call calculator.

Booking system vs booking software

People search for both workshop booking software and workshop booking system. In practice they mean the same thing: software that takes online bookings into your workshop diary.

How Workshop Hub handles bookings

Online bookings and a website booking button are on every plan. Shop and Pro+ add text reminders and booking deposits (with Stripe). See all features and pricing.

List prices: Solo $59, Shop $129 and Pro+ $189 per month AUD + GST. Limited offer (first 50 shops): 70% off for 3 months — Solo $17.70 (was $59), Shop $38.70 (was $129), Pro+ $56.70 (was $189) + GST, then your normal price is locked for life.

FAQ

Will online bookings overbook my workshop?: Not if bookings go into the same diary you use and you limit online slots to the work you want.
Do I need a separate booking app?: Ideally no. A booking system inside your workshop software turns a booking into a job card without copying details between tools.
Is there a free booking form?: Workshop Hub offers a free online booking form for your website that emails you new requests. Paid plans put bookings in the live diary with reminders.
Can customers book after hours?: Yes, if you publish online slots. You set which services and times are available so the floor is not overbooked overnight.

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