Let people book the moment the reminder lands.
A message says the MOT runs out soon. Or a warning light has just come on. The driver searches on their phone for a garage they can trust. They want to see what you do, what a test involves and how to get a slot.
What makes someone book
Do you work on my kind of car?
Drivers want to know if you handle their make, or all makes. A short list of what you service, and what you test, saves them a call to ask.
Will people hear before work starts?
The worry about a surprise bill is a big one. A line about how you explain the work and agree it first sets the tone for the whole visit.
Can people get a slot that suits?
Drivers fit a service around work and school. Show your opening hours and how to pick a day, and add a line about waiting or drop-off if you offer it.
Who will look after my car?
A car is a big thing to hand over. Photos of the workshop and the team, with a few lines about how you work, let a stranger see who has the keys.
The pages we build
- Home
Your hours, what you do and a clear way to book, all on the first screen.
- MOT and services
A menu of tests, services and repairs, so a driver sees where their car fits.
- Book a slot
A short form for the car, the job and the day, or a link to the booking tool you already use.
- Prices
Starting prices where you want them shown, and a note on how you quote the rest.
- The workshop
Photos of the bays, the ramps and the team, with a few lines about how you work.
- Hours and contact
When you are open, how to reach you and what to bring on the day.
Proof before the first visit
Photos of the workshop
A tidy bay and clear signs tell a driver they are in careful hands. Phone photos do the job.
The team by name
A photo and a first name for each mechanic helps a nervous customer feel at ease. Send them and we add them.
What drivers write
Reviews and thank-you notes, copied word for word and placed near the booking button.
How a test works
A plain page on what happens during a test puts a nervous driver at ease before they book.
Registrations and memberships
Garages often hold approvals to test or to work on certain cars, and some belong to a trade body. If you have any, they get a clear place on your page. Only the ones you tell us about appear.
Busy times and quiet times
Tests bunch up when new plates arrive and when the cold sets in. Winter brings flat batteries and worn tyres. Before the summer holidays, drivers want a check before a long trip. A clear booking page helps in all three rushes.
Paying at the appointment
The car is ready and the keys are on the desk. The customer wants to pay and get back to work. A card machine at the counter, or a payment link sent to their phone, settles the bill in seconds.
The terms, in full
- Card machine £25 + VAT a month, paid to our payment provider.
- Website, domain, hosting and one business mailbox included while you keep the machine.
- Minimum term as set by the payment provider's agreement: 3 months for a sole trader, 18 months for a limited company.
- Extra mailboxes £25 a year.
- Stop the machine and we offer to keep the website live at £20 a month.
Quick answers
Can people book an MOT on the website?
Yes. We link to the booking tool you already use. If you have none, we add a short form that asks for the car and the date you want.
Should the page list the cost of a service?
It depends. A test fee and a basic service are easy to list. Repairs vary, so we show a starting price or a line about how you quote. We use only what you give us.
Can the page show which cars you work on?
Yes. A short list of makes, or a line saying you work on all makes, answers a question that drivers ask first. You tell us which, and we write only that.
What if a customer wants a lift or a loan car?
Yes, when you provide them. A line about lifts, waiting or loan cars on the booking page can help a busy driver pick a day. If you do not offer them, we leave it out.
Can you explain what an MOT checks?
Yes. A short page can explain the steps of a test in plain words, using what you tell us. It may save you calls and ease a driver's nerves.
Is the booking button easy to find on a phone?
Yes. We put the booking button where a thumb can reach it, and the form is short. A driver can book from the sofa.
See your website before you decide.
Tell us about your business. We build the website first, free, and show you. Then we compare your card rate and you decide.
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