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A Booking Time That Fits the Job
An empty square in the diary does not always mean the right bay and mechanic are free. MechanicO checks appointment times against the service chosen, so the customer can start with a time that fits the work.
Billy Snow · 2026-09-23
Two-Post Lifts: The Checks Worth Making Before a Car Goes Up
A lift certificate matters, but it will not spot a worn pad or a failed arm lock on this morning's job. Here is a practical check to make before anyone goes beneath the car.
Sky Summer · 2026-09-23
A Long Service Menu? Start with One Word.
A customer knows what they want, but your booking page has a generous menu. MechanicO's Find a service box narrows that list as they type. Less hunting, without hiding the details that matter.
Billy Snow · 2026-09-22
Digital Waste Tracking Starts in October: Does Your Garage Need to Act?
England and Wales introduce mandatory digital reporting for covered waste receivers on 1 October. Check your garage's role before buying software, and keep the waste paperwork you already need.
Sky Summer · 2026-09-22
Type the Registration Once. Let MechanicO Find the Car.
A customer gives you a registration. MechanicO's Find vehicle button fills in the car and shows the useful facts before you save the booking. It is a small check that cuts out a surprising amount of faffing.
Billy Snow · 2026-09-21
Heavier Electric Vans: What the Class 7 MOT Change Means for Your Garage
Some zero-emission vans up to 4.25 tonnes have needed a class 7 MOT since June. Check the vehicle class, the weight your equipment can safely handle, and the inspection details before the next booking.
Sky Summer · 2026-09-21
MOT Photos at Test: What Your Garage Actually Needs to Do
DVSA is rolling out vehicle photos during MOT tests, but the upload is still optional. Here is how it works, what makes a useful photo, and what I would check in the test bay now.
Sky Summer · 2026-09-20
DPF, AdBlue and EGR Deletes: A Change Garages Should Start Preparing For
The consultation has closed, but this is not a new law. Here is what the proposed emissions changes could mean for garages. There are four sensible things to do now.
Sky Summer · 2026-09-20