FortyHives Garage Master is a comprehensive solution designed to optimize the management of automotive workshops in Kenya. It offers features such as job card generation, invoicing, quotation management, and inventory tracking, ensuring efficient and organized operations for garages of all sizes.
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FortyHives Garage Master is an all-encompassing platform tailored for Kenyan automotive workshops, providing tools to manage job cards, invoices, quotations, and inventory seamlessly. The system enables the creation of detailed job cards for vehicle repairs, facilitating accurate tracking of services performed. With integrated invoicing and quotation modules, garages can efficiently handle billing processes and provide clients with precise service estimates. The inventory management feature ensures that spare parts and supplies are adequately stocked, reducing downtime and enhancing service delivery. By automating these critical aspects, FortyHives Garage Master enhances productivity, reduces administrative burdens, and allows garage owners to focus on delivering exceptional automotive services to their clients.
Whether you choose to host it yourself or let us manage everything, getting started with our powerful software solutions is effortless.
Select between the Self-Hosted License for full control or the Managed Cloud Hosting for hands-off convenience.
We’ll discuss your business needs, help you choose the best product(s), and guide you on deployment strategy.
For the Self-Hosted option, we’ll deploy the product to your server and ensure it's running smoothly. For Managed Hosting, we take care of everything—deployment, domain setup, security, and more.
Once setup is complete, we’ll provide training, user guides, and ongoing support (for managed clients), so you can focus on scaling your business.
Garage Master is a comprehensive garage management system tailored for auto repair shops and service centers. It offers end-to-end control over vehicle service tracking, customer management, invoicing, inventory, and staff performance. Designed to streamline garage operations, it helps businesses improve customer satisfaction and operational efficiency through a centralized, easy-to-use platform.
Add and track all customer vehicles with detailed profiles, including brand, model, and VIN.
Maintain customer records, service history, contact info, and communication logs.
Create job cards for repairs and services with task descriptions, labor charges, and time.
Monitor repair progress, assign jobs to technicians, and manage job status in real time.
Generate invoices with tax, discounts, labor, and parts—fully itemized and printable.
Track spare parts and products with quantity control, supplier info, and stock alerts.
Record all garage-related expenses and associate them with jobs or general accounts.
Assign jobs to staff, monitor performance, and manage payroll and attendance.
Prepare and send professional service estimates that convert into job cards or invoices.
Maintain complete service records per vehicle for quick lookup and reporting.
Manage customer service appointments and avoid overbooking with calendar view.
Generate reports for revenue, expenses, parts usage, and staff performance.
Set granular permissions per user or department for enhanced data security.
Easily configure taxes, service categories, payment methods, and garage settings.
Clean and intuitive interface accessible from desktop, tablet, or mobile.
FortyHives offers continuous assistance and support to clients, ensuring immediate help and reliable guidance whenever needed.
We provide timely updates and ongoing maintenance to keep the web application secure, bug-free, and up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends.
Whether you're considering the Self-Hosted License or the Managed Cloud Hosting plan, this section is here to help you make an informed decision. From installation to support, we’ve covered the most common concerns so you can move forward with confidence. Ready to streamline your operations and go digital? Let’s get you started on the right path — explore the FAQs below and take the next step toward smarter business management today.
Self-Hosted License means we install the software on your own server or hosting environment, and you're responsible for ongoing maintenance, updates, and security.
Managed Cloud Hosting, on the other hand, is a fully hosted and managed service — we take care of the server, updates, backups, and technical maintenance for you, and you pay a monthly subscription.
Yes! Both packages provide full access to the system's features and functionalities. You get the same core system — the only difference is who manages the hosting and maintenance.
Absolutely. You can upgrade from Self-Hosted to Managed Cloud Hosting at any time. We'll help you with the migration and ensure a smooth transition.
You’ll need a VPS or shared hosting with PHP, MySQL, and sufficient resources to run the application smoothly. We'll provide you with the technical specifications and assist during the initial setup.
The Managed Cloud Hosting plan is designed to offer a hassle-free experience, especially for users who don’t want to deal with the technical side of things. It includes fully managed hosting where we handle everything from server setup, configuration, and monitoring to ongoing maintenance. You’ll also benefit from regular updates, daily backups, enhanced security, and uptime monitoring to ensure your system is always running smoothly. Additionally, the plan includes full technical support, so anytime you need help, our team is just a message away. You simply focus on using the system — we take care of the rest.
Yes. For Self-Hosted users, we offer installation support and optional paid maintenance packages.
For Managed Cloud Hosting users, ongoing technical support is included in your monthly plan.
Self-Hosted users receive updates via manual download and install (upon request or with support).
Managed Cloud Hosting users receive automatic updates as part of the monthly subscription.
For Managed Cloud Hosting, your system is ready within 24-48 hours after payment.
For Self-Hosted, setup is usually completed within 48 hours depending on server readiness and responsiveness for access credentials.
Contact us today and experience the difference of working with a dedicated and innovative team. We look forward to partnering with you on your path to success!