TIRE AND AUTO REPAIR SHOPS
Tire shop software for estimates, invoices and card payments
Write the estimate, take a deposit on special-order tires and text the invoice when the car is ready. Truvana Tech helps tire and auto repair shops in DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia stop chasing payments.
- Estimates, invoices and scheduling
- Card machines for the counter and the bay
- Setup in English or Spanish
Tire and auto repair shop software features
The steps that bring in the money, from the first phone call to the paid invoice, for family-run tire shops (llanteras) and small repair shops.
Estimates that become invoices
Put each tire, part, labor charge and fee on its own line, get the customer's yes, and turn the same estimate into the invoice.
Deposits on special-order tires
Take a deposit by text or at the counter before you order tires, so you never pay for a set nobody comes back for.
Scheduling and job tracking
Book appointments, assign each job to a tech and follow it until the car is ready, so the counter can answer when a customer calls.
Auto repair POS: card payments at the counter, in the bay and by phone
Customers pay in more places than the front counter: at the register, next to the car, from a text or over the phone.
Countertop card machine
- ■For the line at the front counter
- ■Free when you process with us
Auto repair shop software problems Truvana Tech fixes
Full shop systems add parts, labor times and tire inventory. For a small shop, the money side and the help matter as much.
Truvana Tech
Tire shop software built for family-run shops
Paper estimates and unpaid special orders cost a shop money. Truvana Tech sets up card machines, shop tools and card processing for tire and auto repair shops in DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia.
Before you sign
Every fee explained in your language
Send one card statement and Truvana Tech marks every fee with you, line by line, in English or Spanish. Your written quote shows the card processing fee and the monthly fee, and there is no contract.
- Free statement review
- No contract and no equipment lease
Cash and card prices
A cash price the way your state allows
Some sellers promise shops free card processing. In practice your customers pay the fee, which is risky in some states. We explain the rules in DC, Maryland or Virginia and set up a cash price or surcharge that fits them.
- Visa caps surcharges at 3%
- No surcharges on debit cards
In your crew's language
Set up and tested in your bays
We set up the card machines, estimates and invoices at your shop, run a test sale in your bays and train your crew in English or Spanish. If something stops on a busy Saturday, you call the local team that set it up.
- Training at your shop
- A local contact after setup
How a tire shop setup works, step by step
Most of the work happens at your counter, so the next Saturday rush runs on tools your crew already knows.
- 01
Tell us how your shop works
Your bays, how you write estimates and how customers pay, plus one recent card statement.
- 03
Set up and run a test sale
We set up the card machines, estimates and invoices, and run a test sale in your bays.
- 04
Train your crew
Your service writer and techs learn it at the shop, in English or Spanish.
What is tire shop software?
Tire shop software follows a job from the first phone call to the paid invoice:
- The estimate
- The customer's yes
- A deposit on tires you have to order
- The appointment
- The work in the bay
- The invoice and the payment
Cash prices and card fees in DC, Maryland and Virginia
Visa caps card surcharges at 3% (Visa's surcharge Q&A), debit cards can never be surcharged, and DC, Maryland and Virginia each add rules of their own.
| State | Card surcharges | Refusing cash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | No state law; Visa and Mastercard rules apply. | From October 1, 2026, not allowed for $5 to $300 sales, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.; mainly dine-in restaurants exempt. | Maryland 2026 Chapter 714 (HB 191) |
| Virginia | Allowed, but since July 1, 2025 advertised prices must include all mandatory fees, so checkout fees are risky. | No state law. | Va. Code § 59.1-608 |
| Washington, DC | Allowed, but every fee must be disclosed clearly before the customer orders. | Not allowed since January 1, 2025; until May 8, 2027, places with an on-premises liquor license and restaurants open at 3 a.m. may refuse cash with a posted notice. | D.C. Code § 28-5402 |
Checked November 10, 2026. General information, not legal advice. The card fee rules by state explain cash discounts, dual pricing and surcharges.
How to choose auto repair shop software
There is no single best auto repair shop software, only the one that fits how your shop works and what it costs. Get these four answers in writing before you sign:
| Ask | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Monthly cost, per user or per location? | Some software charges more as you add techs or bays |
| The fee on tapped, typed-in and online card payments? | On $40,000.00 a month in card sales, half a percent is $200.00 |
| A contract, an exit fee or an equipment lease? | Some card machine leases run for years and can't be cancelled |
| Who answers when it stops working, and in what language? | Saturday is the worst day to wait for help |
Stuck in a contract or a Clover lease? Read the switching checklist and Clover alternatives.
Questions about tire shop software
What is the best software for an auto repair shop?
It depends on the shop. A large shop with a service writer and a parts room needs a full management system with parts ordering and labor times, while a tire shop or a small repair shop may only need estimates, invoices, scheduling and card payments. Ask each company for a demo with one of your real jobs, and get every monthly cost and card fee in writing.
Is there any free software for auto repair shops?
Yes. Some programs have free plans or free trials, usually with limits on users or features. Even with free software, every card payment still has a fee, and for a busy shop the card fees can cost more than the software, so compare both before you choose.
How do I start my own tire shop business?
Decide what you will sell (new tires, used tires, repairs or mobile service) and find a space zoned for auto service, with room to store tires. Register the business, get your county license and a sales tax account, and ask your state how to store and dispose of used tires. Then set up how you quote and get paid, which is where we help.
Do you have a labor guide or repair data like AllData?
No. We don't sell repair information, labor times or a parts catalog. Keep the service you use for those, such as AllData, and use us for estimates, invoices, scheduling and payments.
Can I keep the shop software I use now?
Yes. Our tools work alongside the program you use for parts and labor. We look at how your shop works before we set anything up, in English or Spanish.
What is the 3% rule for tires?
It is a rule of thumb for fitting a different tire size: keep the new tire's overall diameter within about 3% of the original. A bigger difference can throw off the speedometer and the car's safety systems. Put the exact size on the estimate the customer approves.
Get a quote for your shop
Tell us how many bays you have, how you write estimates today and how customers pay. A person replies in English or Spanish.
Tell us about your business
Your name and email are enough to start. Write in English or Spanish.