Square for Automotive Auto software for shops that never slow down

Kick your customer experience into high gear

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Payment on a Square Terminal.
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Take secure payments, in person or on the go


Let customers pay their preferred way — with debit or credit cards, checks, cash, or ACH bank transfers.

Manage your cash flow and access funds instantly with Square Banking1.

Protect your business with always-on fraud protection and offline payments2.

Square supports your PCI compliance and payment disputes with no hidden fees.

Payment on a Square Terminal.

Schedule smarter


Accept and manage bookings ahead of time.

Manage your schedule and staff across multiple locations.

Automate confirmations and reminders to protect your business from no-shows.

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Cut down on admin work and errors


Simplify checkout by creating a standardized service and item catalog.

Keep track of inventory with real-time reports and low-stock alerts.

Stay on top of multiple invoices with a digital project board.

Track your revenue and get real-time insights with Square Analytics.

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Keep customers coming back


Auto-generate profiles after every sale with Square Customer Directory.

Create and send professional estimates and work orders with ease.

Seamlessly update customers every step of the way through email and text messages.

Win back customers with targeted campaigns through Square Marketing.

“Square changed everything for us as a franchise. If I want to know anything, I just have to log in and I can see each location’s metrics, car counts, and average tickets.”

Brandon Cornelius

Costa Oil

50 locations, U.S.

More ways to run your business smoothly from end to end

Manage your team

Manage technician shifts and labor costs, and assign access permissions to save time.

Build trust

Update customers on services and repairs in real time.

Get paid fast

Send and manage invoices like a pro with customizable layouts and fields.

Grow your reach

Create a professional, free site and let customers book online.

Plans to fit every business

Free

The basics to run your own business while staying ahead of schedule

$0/month

for a single location + processing fees

Top features:

  • Unlimited staff accounts

  • Custom booking website and social media integrations

  • Integrated payments

  • Automatic text and email reminders

  • Automated contracts

Plus

Most popular

More advanced features for growing teams that offer top-notch service

$29/month

per location + processing fees

Top features:

  • Everything in Square Appointments Free

  • Customer confirmation texts and emails

  • Cancellation policy and fees

  • Appointment reports

Premium

A complete plan that meets complex booking and staff management needs

$100/month

per location + processing fees

Top features:

  • Everything in Square Appointments Plus

  • Advanced Access

  • Select scheduling features from Square Staff

  • Resource management

  • Custom staff commissions

  • Custom contract fields

Free

The basics to run your own business while staying ahead of schedule

$0/month

for a single location + processing fees

Top features:

  • Unlimited staff accounts

  • Custom booking website and social media integrations

  • Integrated payments

  • Automatic text and email reminders

  • Automated contracts

Plus

Most popular

More advanced features for growing teams that offer top-notch service

$29/month

per location + processing fees

Top features:

  • Everything in Square Appointments Free

  • Customer confirmation texts and emails

  • Cancellation policy and fees

  • Appointment reports

Powerful hardware for powerful work

Expert tips, trends, and seller stories

Preguntas frecuentes

  • What are the benefits of using Square for my automotive business?

    Square auto repair shop software offers everything auto shops need to run their businesses efficiently, from estimating and scheduling to invoicing and payment processing. With tools like Square Invoices, Square Appointments, and Square Team Management, you can manage projects from start to finish. Create estimates, schedule workers, track jobs in real time, and send invoices, all while accepting payments on-site or online.

  • What type of automotive services use Square?

    Square is built for all types of automotive businesses that need tools to help run their shop and get paid, especially those in routine maintenance, repair, and cleaning. This can include businesses that perform oil changes and provide preventative maintenance, body shops and collision centers, tire installers, smog shops, mobile services, car washes, detailers, vinyl and tint installers, and even aftermarket part installation.

  • What methods of payment can my customers use with Square?

    Many auto shops use Square hardware to take in-person payments and send electronic invoices. Accept all types of payment methods in person, online, and remotely, and all major forms of payment, including cards, cash, checks, gift cards, QR codes, and digital wallets like Apple Pay, Google Pay, or ACH bank transfer. Your customers can pay invoices through their computer, in person, or from their mobile device.

  • Can each mechanic have their own account profile for easy online scheduling with our clients?

    Yes, Square offers unlimited staff accounts for all plans. Your employees just need to download the app and log in to their account.

  • Can I create and send car service contracts with Square?

    Yes. To create and send contracts to your customers you can use Square Contracts. Choose one of the predefined Square templates and customize it to meet your needs, or build an entirely new template from scratch for your business. Automatically send contracts to your customers when they book an appointment with you to protect your business or collect essential information.

  • What are the benefits of using Square Appointments for my car service business?

    Square Appointments has many benefits for car service businesses:

    • Allow your customers to book 24/7, even when you’re not working.

    • Protect your time with late cancellation fees and prepayment protection.

    • Accept bookings via Instagram, Facebook, and Google.

    • Reduce no-shows with automated reminders and confirmation SMS and/or emails.

    • Strengthen customer relationships with customer profiles and notes.

    • Manage your team and multiple locations.

    • Manage business from anywhere with the Square POS app.

    • Flexible pricing to suit any business size.

  • Can Square help me manage customers?

    Yes. Square offers a suite of customer management tools like Customer Directory, Square Marketing, and Square Loyalty. Square can help generate contacts in your directory after every sale, track key information, create text and email marketing campaigns, and even set up a loyalty program to help with customer retention.

1 Square, the Square logo, Square Financial Services, Square Capital, and others are trademarks of Block, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. Square Financial Services, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Square, Inc.

All loans and Savings accounts are issued by Square Financial Services, Inc., a Utah-Chartered Industrial Bank. Member FDIC. Actual fee depends upon payment card processing history, loan amount and other eligibility factors. A minimum payment of 1/18th of the initial loan balance is required every 60 days and full loan repayment is required within 18 months. Loan eligibility is not guaranteed. All loans are subject to credit approval.

Savings accounts are provided by Square Financial Services, Inc. Member FDIC. Accrue annual percentage yield (APY) of 1.00% per folder on folder balances over $10. APY subject to change, current as of 2/18/2025. No minimum deposit is required to open an account. Accounts will not be charged monthly fees. Accounts are FDIC-insured up to $2,500,000. Pending balances are not subject to FDIC insurance.

Square Checking is provided by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Square Debit Card is issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Mastercard International Incorporated, and may be used wherever Mastercard is accepted. Accounts are FDIC-insured up to $250,000. Funds generated through Square’s payment processing services are generally available in the Square checking account balance immediately after a payment is processed. Fund availability times may vary due to technical issues.

2Offline payments are processed automatically when you reconnect your device to the internet and will be declined if you do not reconnect to the internet within 24 hours of taking your first offline payment. By enabling offline payments, you are responsible for any expired, declined, or disputed payments accepted while offline. Square is unable to provide customer contact information for payments declined while offline. Offline payments are not supported on Square Reader for contactless and chip (1st generation, v1 and v2). Learn more about how to enable and use offline payments here.