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Online booking and deposits for mobile mechanics
You travel to every job, so a customer who isn't home costs you the drive as well as the time. Customers choose the job, give their address and pay a deposit when they book — you arrive knowing the job is real.
Free profile setup · Transaction fees apply · Set up in about 2 minutes
An example service menu for mobile mechanics
| Service | Length | Example price |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic Visit (60 min) | 1 h | 120 |
| Brake Inspection + Report | 45 min | 85 |
| Battery Test & Replace | 1 h | 99 |
| Pre-Purchase Inspection | 1 h 30 min | 165 |
Example prices in your local currency — you set your own services, prices and lengths.
Settings that suit mobile mechanics
- Bookings need at least 24 hours' notice
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- 30 minutes between appointments
- Customers can book up to 30 days ahead
- Open Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, 08:00–16:00
Example note to customers: “Share make/model/year and a short description of the issue before booking.”
These start as suggestions; change any of them at any time.
How it works
- Set up with Solo. Tell Solo what you do — it can find your business on Google and fill in your details.
- Share your link. Put it in your Instagram bio, Google listing, texts and emails, or show the QR code.
- Get booked and paid. Customers choose a time and pay or leave a deposit; you get the booking straight away.
Questions mobile mechanics ask
- Can mobile mechanics take a deposit instead of the full price?
- Yes. For each service you choose a deposit or full payment at booking. Customers see what they pay now and what is left before they confirm, and Stripe sends the money to your own account.
- Do my customers need an app or an account?
- No. They open your link, choose a service and a time, and pay with a card or a mobile wallet. They get a confirmation and a link to manage the booking.
- What does SoloPayLink cost?
- Setting up your booking page is free. A small fee applies when you take a payment — the pricing page shows the exact fees for your country.
- How long does setup take?
- About two minutes with Solo: tell it what you do, find your business on Google if you like, check the details, and create your link. Then connect Stripe to get paid.