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Advice for UK independent garages
Practical, no-nonsense tips on winning repeat work, cutting admin and running a more profitable workshop.
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Do You Charge VAT on an MOT? A Guide for UK Garages
The MOT fee is usually outside the scope of VAT, but the repairs on the same invoice aren't. Here's how HMRC treats MOT fees, and how to show them on an invoice.
23 October 20265 min read
ReadWhat a Garage Invoice Must Include: HMRC's VAT Invoice Rules for UK Garages
Which details a VAT invoice has to show, when you must give one, and how to fix a mistake without breaking HMRC's rules. A checklist for UK garages.
23 October 20266 min read
ReadGoing Paperless: How UK Garages Cut Admin with Digital Job Cards and Xero Invoicing
The paper diary and the shoebox of receipts are costing you more than you think. Here's what a paperless UK garage looks like in practice.
16 July 20267 min read
ReadHow to Stop Losing MOT Customers: A UK Garage Owner's Guide to Automated Reminders
Most garages lose repeat business not to the competition, but to a forgotten renewal date. Here's how automated MOT reminders fix that.
14 July 20266 min read
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