Vehicle profiles by plate
Plates are normalised for lookup and to prevent duplicates; make, model, year, colour and size; the history of every visit.
Car wash & detailing software
Look up a plate to see the car's history, and get customers back on time.
For car washes and detailers: profiles by licence plate, multiple cars per customer, pricing by vehicle size, prepaid wash packages, return reminders — and repair orders when you take on mechanical work.
How it works
A car's journey through your business
- Step 1
Car arrives
However the plate is typed — “51K-123.45” or “51k12345” — you get the right car, and duplicate profiles are never created.
- Step 2
Customers book ahead
Regulars book online and choose the right car for each service. Walk-ins get a vehicle profile in seconds.
- Step 3
Assign wash bays
Each bay is a “room” on the calendar, with durations and buffer time — two cars are never booked into the same bay.
- Step 4
Price by vehicle size
One service, several prices: sedan, SUV, 7-seater. Deduct a wash from a package, or pay by wallet or voucher.
- Step 5
Return reminders
A reminder interval per service, e.g. a wash every 14 days. Cars that haven't been back in a while appear on a list ready to call.
- Step 6
Take on repairs
Do oil changes or batteries? Turn on repair orders: quotes customers approve from a link, parts from stock, warranties.
What the front desk sees
One plate, the car's whole history.
A customer drives in, the front desk types the plate and sees the car, its owner, what was done last time, how many washes are left in the package and whether it's due for another.
- Make, model, year, colour and vehicle size right on the profile
- One customer, many cars — each car with its own history, packages and wallet shared by the owner
- No plate yet? Enter the VIN or a job ticket number and update it once the car is registered
51k123451 result
51K-123.45
Honda CR-V · 2021 · Black · SUV
Owner
David · 2 cars
10-wash package
3 washes left
Regular wash · every 14 days3 days overdue
Vehicle history
Sep 14Wash + interior vacuumSUV
Aug 30Express washSUV
Aug 2Ceramic coatingSUV
Features
Built the way car washes work
Pricing by vehicle size
One service with several prices by vehicle size; the front desk picks the right one for the car in the bay.
Prepaid wash packages
Sell a prepaid 10-wash package, deduct a wash at each visit, with an expiry date and reminders before it runs out.
Transfer on sale
When a car changes hands, transfer the profile to the new customer; the car's history goes with it, packages and wallet stay with the previous owner.
Washer commission
Per-wash pay and commission by service for each washer, added straight to payroll.
Repair orders when needed
Turn them on in Settings: line-item quotes, customer approval from a link, warranty by months or mileage.
Plus every core feature: appointments, online booking, point of sale, clients, staff and reports. See all features →
FAQ
Car wash & detailing: frequently asked questions
Does a differently formatted plate create a duplicate car?
No. Plates are normalised before lookup and saving, so “51K-123.45”, “51k12345” and “51K 123 45” all find the same car.
What if the car has no plate yet?
Enter the VIN or a temporary job ticket number, and update it once the car is registered. The history is kept.
How does pricing by vehicle size work?
Each service has several prices, e.g. sedan, SUV, 7-seater. The front desk picks the right one for the car being serviced.
Can one customer have several cars?
Yes. Each car has its own profile and history; packages, wallet and vouchers belong to the customer, so they work for any of their cars.
How do return reminders work?
Set a number of days per service. Cars past due without a booking appear on the “Due” list, most overdue first.
What if we also do oil changes and batteries?
Turn on repair orders in Settings: line-item quotes, customer approval from a link, parts from stock, warranty by months or mileage — like a small repair shop.
Solutions by industry
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Session-based packages, scheduling by room and reminders for clients running low on sessions.
Hair salon
A calendar per stylist, rebooking reminders and pay based on performance.
Nail & Beauty
Buffer time between appointments, multi-service bookings and lash packages.
Pet grooming
A profile for every pet, bookings for the right pet and reminders to come back.
Auto repair
Quotes and repair orders customers approve from a link, checkout at the counter and warranties.
Other businesses
Tattoo & piercing and other appointment-based businesses.
Try Gotia for your car wash & detailing business
30 days with every feature, no credit card required. The sign-up form selects your industry for you.