Frequently asked questions

Straight answers. Where something isn't built yet, we say so rather than imply it.

The basics

What is Mendmate?

Repair-shop management software: repair tickets with a clear workflow, point of sale, inventory and purchase orders, multi-store, customer CRM and a customer portal, quotes and invoices, and reporting. UK-first — pounds, British English, VAT.

Is this a finished RepairDesk replacement?

We cover the day-to-day repair-shop workflow well, and we're honest that some RepairDesk extras aren't here yet (see the roadmap below). If a specific feature is make-or-break for you, email us first and we'll tell you plainly whether we do it today.

Do I need special hardware?

No. It runs in any modern browser — phone, tablet, laptop or POS terminal. For receipts and labels we drive ESC/POS thermal printers and Dymo LabelWriters through a local print bridge; for card payments we use Stripe.

Payments & money

How do card payments work?

Each store connects its own Stripe account, so funds settle directly to you. We take quote deposits online and the balance on collection, and support cash, card and split (mixed) tender at the till with an end-of-day Z-report.

Can I bill maintenance contracts by Direct Debit?

Yes — monthly maintenance plans are billed via GoCardless Direct Debit, set up by a secure mandate link sent to the customer.

Can customers approve a quote and pay a deposit themselves?

Yes. A quote is emailed as a secure link; the customer reviews it, approves online and pays any deposit. The repair then moves forward automatically.

Getting started & data

Can I import from my old system?

The onboarding wizard imports your parts from a CSV, and we can pull company details from Companies House to save typing. Customer and open-ticket import is available too — email us for the larger migrations.

Who owns my data?

You do. We act as your data processor under a DPA, and you can export your whole shop's data (CSV and JSON) at any time. No lock-in.

Is there a contract or setup fee?

No setup fee, no long contract. Monthly rolling, 14-day free trial with no card required, cancel any time.

Roadmap (not built yet)

Does it work offline?

Not today. The core workflow is built for reliable shop wifi; a read-only offline mode is on the roadmap.

What about a native mobile app?

The web app is mobile-responsive and works on a phone browser today. A dedicated native app isn't built yet.

Still stuck? Email hello@mendmate.co.uk — a person in Bristol will reply.

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