The Lift Manual · Vol. 1, No. 2

Simple shop management · 1–3 bay shops

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2026

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§ 00

For 1–3 bay independent shops

Simple shop management for people who still turn wrenches.

Write repair orders, track jobs, get customer approval, and get paid—all from your phone.

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14 days free · No credit card · Then $79/month

Start with one job. No need to move everything over.

Today · Mike's Auto

5 jobs

Dana Whitfield

2019 Subaru Outback · Alternator

$784.10

Awaiting approval

Tom Okafor

2012 Ford F-150 · Oil + rotation

$118.75

Scheduled · 2:30 PM

Jess Ramirez

2016 Honda CR-V · Front brakes

$608.91

In repair

Luis Herrera

2008 Chevy Silverado · Water pump

$933.22

Ready for pickup

Kim Park

2015 Toyota Camry · Rear pads + rotors

$498.60

Paid

9:42 AM · Jess approved the brake estimate
11:05 AM · Kim paid $498.60 by card

Example shop data

Less paperwork.
More wrench time.

Keep your jobs, customer approvals, and invoices together—without the paper pile.

§ 01

How it works

One job. From write-up to paid.

01

Create the repair order

Add the customer, vehicle, parts, labor, and photos. Use a saved job or dictate the work to save typing.

02

Review and send the estimate

Review the estimate and text it to the customer. They open the link and approve the work.

03

Keep every job moving

See which jobs need approval, which are in repair, and which are ready for pickup—all on one board.

04

Invoice and collect payment

Text the invoice and payment link when the work is done. Keep the invoice and payment record with the RO.

RO #1042 · Jess Ramirez

2016 CR-V

Front brake pads (ceramic)

Part

$148.00

Front rotors, pair

Part

$212.00

Replace pads + rotors · 1.5 hr

Labor

$202.50

Subtotal

$562.50

Tax · 8.25%

$46.41

Total

$608.91

Approved by customer · 9:42 AM
In repair

Example shop data

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§ 02

The Price

One shop. One price.
$79/month.

Lift · Monthly plan

14-day trial · No card

$79/mo

Included

✓

Repair orders, estimates, and customer approvals

✓

Job tracking and customer/vehicle history

✓

Invoices and payment links

✓

Voice entry, saved jobs, and photos

✓

Data export

All features included. No per-tech fees. No contract.

Accept card payments through your Stripe account. Stripe's processing fees apply; Lift adds no payment-processing fee.

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Free for 14 days. No card required.

§ 03

The Toolbox

Everything stays with the job.

§03.A

Write it up

Repair orders from your phone

Add parts and labor

Create ROs by voice

Save jobs you do often

Photo inspections

Voice-to-RO

You talk. Lift writes it up.

Describe the work. Lift creates parts and labor line items for you to review and edit.

§03.B

Run the day

Track jobs on one board

Customer and vehicle records

Service history by vehicle

Customer booking link

Reminders for the next service

§03.C

Close the job

Text estimates for approval

Customer approval links

Invoices and payment links

Card payments through Stripe

§ 04

Built for your shop

Built for the owner who's also the tech.

You write the estimate, do the repair, and collect the payment. Lift keeps the paperwork together so you can keep the work moving.

✓

Built for independent 1–3 bay shops.

✓

Start with one job; add customers and vehicles as you go.

Not built for: multi-location management or fleet billing.

§ 05

Who built this

I'm Matthew—a mechanic and software engineer.

I built Lift for small shops where the owner also does the repairs. Have a question or need help getting started? Call, text, or email me directly.

— Matthew · lift@worxel.com · (864) 310-0337

§ 06

Questions

Before you get started.

What do I need to get started?Q.01 +
Your email, your shop's name and location, and your labor rate if it differs from the default. No credit card for the trial. Then create your first repair order. You connect Stripe only when you're ready to accept card payments.
Can I try Lift without moving my whole shop over?Q.02 +
Yes. Start with one repair order and keep using your current process while you test Lift. Add customers and vehicles as they come in.
Do I have to change my shop's phone number?Q.03 +
No. Keep using your existing number for calls and everyday customer conversations. Lift sends estimates, approval links, invoices, and payment links from a shared Lift texting number, and customer replies land in your Lift inbox next to the repair order.
How do customer estimates and approvals work?Q.04 +
You build the estimate on the repair order and text it to the customer. They open a link, see the line items and total, and tap Approve or Decline. Their response is saved on the repair order, and an approval moves the job to In repair.
What payment-processing fees apply?Q.05 +
Card payments run through your own Stripe account, so Stripe's processing fees apply and are charged by Stripe. Lift adds no per-payment fee.
Does it sync with QuickBooks?Q.06 +
Not natively. Export your customers, repair orders, line items, and payments as CSV files and import them into QuickBooks or hand them to your bookkeeper.
Can I take my data if I leave?Q.07 +
Yes. Export customers, vehicles, repair orders, line items, messages, and payments as CSV files at any time, including after you cancel. No exit fees.
How is Lift different from Shopmonkey or AutoLeap?Q.08 +
Lift focuses on the everyday work of a small independent shop: repair orders, estimates, approvals, job tracking, invoices, and payments. It's $79/month with no per-tech fees. Try it on a job to see whether it covers what your shop needs.

§ 07

The Close

Start with your next job.

Create an RO, send the estimate, and keep the job organized through payment. No need to move your whole shop over.

14 days free · No credit card · Then $79/month

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