Comparison

A modern MAM Autowork Online alternative

MAM's Autowork Online is a long-established garage management system used across the UK trade. If you're after something more modern and customer-facing - with online booking and deposits built in - Motion Bookings is worth a look.

It brings your bookings, MOT reminders, invoicing and workshop board together in one clean platform, and gives your customers a proper online booking experience.

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Why garages consider switching

  • They want customers to book online and pay a deposit, not just call
  • They would rather have one simple monthly price per garage
  • They want something their team can use on a phone, on the floor
  • They want to try it free before committing

What you get with Motion Bookings

  • A branded online booking page with optional Stripe deposits
  • Automatic MOT reminders by SMS and email
  • Invoicing with VAT, parts and labour, and deposit deduction
  • A real-time workshop board for the whole team
  • Customer and vehicle records that tie it all together
  • 14-day free trial, no card required

Modern, mobile and quick to adopt

Motion Bookings is built for how garages work now - mobile-first, browser-based and quick to set up. There's nothing to install and you can have your services, hours and first bookings live the same day.

At a glance

FeatureMotion BookingsTypical legacy garage software
Customer-facing online booking
Varies / add-on
Stripe deposits to cut no-shows
Varies
Automatic MOT reminders (SMS & email)
Varies
Live workshop board
Varies
Invoicing with VAT
Set up yourself in a day
Often needs onboarding
Runs on any phone, no install
Varies
Free trial, no card required
Varies

Comparison reflects what Motion Bookings includes as standard. Other systems vary - always check the provider's current plans.

Frequently asked questions

Will Motion Bookings do everything Autowork Online does?

It covers the core a busy garage uses every day - bookings, MOT reminders, invoicing, the workshop board and customer records - with modern online booking and deposits on top. Some long-established systems carry very deep stock or factoring features aimed at larger motor factors; Motion Bookings keeps things focused and easy for independents. The free trial is the best way to check fit.

Is there online booking for my customers?

Yes - your own booking page, open 24/7, with optional deposits collected via Stripe and bookings landing straight on your workshop board.

What does it cost?

From £39/month per garage, with clear pricing shown up front and a 14-day free trial that needs no card.

Can you help me get started?

Yes - we'll help you import your customers and vehicles and get set up. Most garages are up and running the same day.

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