CalCal for mechanics and garages.
Track invoices, parts, supplier bills, VAT and year-end tax in one place that stays readable.
Use the same calendar-based workflow for jobs in the workshop, receipts on the move and the return at year end.
- Customer invoices and statements
- Parts, tools and supplier bills tracked clearly
- Receipt OCR for workshop and travel costs
How CalCal helps mechanics
These are the day-to-day jobs that usually matter most for this kind of business.
Invoicing for work done
Create invoices and statements for repairs, servicing and regular customers.
Parts and supplier bills
Record stock-related costs and keep an eye on what you owe suppliers.
Receipt capture
Snap fuel, parts and ad hoc workshop costs from the mobile app.
VAT workflows
Keep VAT records together and send returns to HMRC from the same setup.
Assets and equipment
Track ramps, tools and bigger purchases for capital allowances.
Tax at year end
Turn the running records into a cleaner year-end picture.
Why this works well for mechanics
The aim is not to overwhelm the business with software. It is to make the important admin easier to keep current.
Track jobs by date
The calendar view makes it easier to see busy periods, missed admin and late supplier paperwork.
See featuresSnap workshop receipts
Keep evidence for parts and local purchases before the paper gets lost.
See featuresKnow what is still unpaid
See customer balances and supplier debt without separate spreadsheets.
See featuresStay VAT ready
The VAT workflow sits alongside daily records rather than in a separate tool.
See featuresReady to see it properly?
Use the calendar-first workflow that keeps tax and records simpler.
Start with the full platform if you want ongoing bookkeeping and MTD, or speak to us if you want help picking the right setup.
Built to stay clear for non-residents, sole traders, landlords and small businesses.