The parts problem
Parts are where margins disappear. You order parts, they arrive, they get fitted — but somehow the cost never makes it onto the invoice. Or you mark up 20% and wonder why you’re still not making money on the job. Our look at garage profit margins in Ireland shows just how much parts leakage eats into the average workshop’s bottom line.
The problem is visibility. By the time you see the true cost, the car’s gone and it’s too late.
Purchase orders that actually work
Every part you order goes through MotorWorks. Link it to a job, and the cost automatically appears. When you invoice the customer, you know exactly what margin you’re making.
Supplier accounts
Set up your suppliers with contact details and payment terms. See your ordering history and what you owe. Compare pricing across suppliers when it matters.
Cost vs. charge
See what you paid versus what you charged, on every part, on every job. Spot the jobs where you’re leaking margin before the pattern becomes a problem. When parts are one of your biggest costs running a garage in Ireland, this visibility matters.
Stock visibility
Not a full stock management system — most garages don’t need that overhead. But you can see what’s been ordered, what’s arrived, and what’s been used. Track parts across jobs and suppliers without drowning in inventory management.
Import parts from supplier invoices
Upload a supplier invoice PDF and MotorWorks extracts the parts automatically. No manual entry, no mistyped prices.
