
Mobile mechanics' digital office

Mobile mechanics' digital office
Repair Rocket is a digital shop management system designed for mobile mechanics and independent technicians. The platform provides tools for creating and managing repair orders, estimates, and invoices directly from a smartphone. It also includes features for customer e-signatures, card payment processing, scheduling, time tracking, and customer record storage. The service is offered with a free plan that requires no credit card to start, and paid subscription options begin at $39.99 per month, with a 30 day money back guarantee. The application is structured around a workflow that allows a technician to create a free account, set their shop name and overhead expenses, and define income goals. From there, users can build repair orders by adding parts, labor, notes, and photos. Estimates can be sent to customers for approval directly on their phones, and approved estimates can be converted into invoices with a single tap. Payment is handled by sending a texted pay link to the customer, who pays by card without needing to install an app or create an account. The card processing fee is added to the total so the technician retains the full job amount, and the funds are transferred promptly. A receipt is automatically emailed to the customer. The system also supports deposit collection and generates a comprehensive PDF for each job that includes the signed authorization, price snapshot, before and after photos, inspection notes, a dated timeline, and the payment record. Typical use cases include independent mobile mechanics and small shop operators who need to manage field work without a traditional office setup. The software is built by a technician and emphasizes speed and simplicity for use on a phone in a driveway. Additional tools include calculators and generators for pricing labor based on hourly, weekly, monthly, or yearly goals. The free plan allows unlimited use of these calculators, with document saving and sending available only after account creation. Customer and vehicle history is automatically saved, eliminating the need to search through text messages. A built in calendar and time clock assist with scheduling and time tracking. The platform is accessed via a web browser at joinrepairrocket.com and does not require downloading a native application for the basic functions, though it is optimized for mobile use.