Quote faster
Build and send quotes in one flow, without exporting files or re-entering job details.
Built for auto body and collision repair teams
Auto body shop management software that keeps repairs moving.
Manage estimates, repair orders, job costing, and invoicing in one connected system.
Core workflow
From estimate to invoice
Store job photos and documents, then attach those saved files when sending quotes and invoices from PanelDesk.
01
Estimates
Build and send secure customer estimates with saved photos and supporting files.
02
Repair Orders
Turn approved work into live repair orders with statuses, notes, and parts.
03
Final Costing
Reconcile labour, parts, extras, and insurer splits before sign-off.
04
Invoicing
Issue the final invoice and attach saved supporting paperwork from the job.
Definition
What is PanelDesk?
PanelDesk is auto body shop management software for repair businesses that need one connected system for estimates, repair orders, job costing, invoicing, and customer communication.
It keeps the full repair flow in one place, from first estimate to approved repair order, final costing, invoice, and customer-facing customer portal.
No setup feeAccess anywhereOne connected workflow
Workflow
Quote to job card to final costing to invoice, all managed in one system.
Browser-based
Runs in the browser with no workshop server setup to maintain, and you can optionally install it as an app on desktop or phone in seconds, no app store needed.
Built for real repair shops
Every repair stays tied to its documents, costing, approvals, and invoice so auto body shops can move faster with fewer admin gaps.
Benefits
Cleaner handoffs across the whole job
Less admin, cleaner follow-ups, and fewer gaps between quote, job, costing, and invoice.
Follow up with better timing
See when quotes and invoices are opened so your team follows up with context.
Final costing stays current
Labour, parts, extras, and job changes stay aligned in the final costing workflow.
Every file stays on the job
Photos, PDFs, and documents remain attached to the repair, ready to reuse when emailing customers.
Send emails from PanelDesk
Send quotes and invoices from the platform, choosing saved job photos and documents as attachments when needed.
Switch with low risk
Start with no setup fee, a free customer list import, help migrating data from your previous system, and direct founder-led support.
Demo
See PanelDesk in action
A quick auto body shop management software demo covering estimates, repair orders, job costing, and invoicing in one connected workflow.
Quote to invoice in one system
Keep the full workflow connected from first quote to final paperwork.
Send and track customer documents
Send quotes and invoices with saved supporting files attached, then see when customers open them.
Keep job changes tied to costing
Labour, parts, extras, and updates stay aligned in the final costing flow.
Who it's for
Built for auto body shops
Practical software for workshops that need cleaner admin, tighter control, and fewer workflow gaps.
Independent panel shops
Built for teams that need faster quoting, cleaner job admin, and less back-and-forth.
Owner-managed workshops
Designed for shops that want more control without adding software overhead.
Insurance and retail workflows
Structured to keep both insurer-driven and direct customer work in one system.
Pricing
Straightforward pricing before you commit
Compare the current plans, start with a 30-day free trial, and only continue if PanelDesk fits your repair workflow.
Core plan
From $99/month
Core plan includes 3 users
30-day free trialNo setup fee
Start the trial, use it in your real workflow, and only continue if it fits your shop.
Founder-led onboarding and support included.
Support
Support & peace of mind
Clear help and practical response times for workshops rolling out new software.
24-hour response
Support requests are acknowledged within 24 business hours, Monday to Friday.
Direct WhatsApp support
Talk to PanelDesk directly for rollout, pricing, and day-to-day product questions.
Your data remains yours
Workshop data stays accessible to your business for as long as your subscription is active.
Direct support, clear communication, and no outsourced call-centre layer.
Founder
Built and supported by the founder
Direct accountability, clear communication, and product decisions shaped by real workshop use.
Sam Fourie
Founder & Software Engineer · Pretoria, South Africa
Contact me directly at sam@paneldesk.co.za.
I built PanelDesk to give repair businesses simpler, more reliable software for the day-to-day flow from estimate to invoice.
- Clear, direct support — no outsourced call centres.
- Issues are fixed quickly and communicated clearly.
- Feedback from real workshops directly shapes the product roadmap.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Answering the main worries before you move your workshop onto new software.
Auto body shop management software helps repair businesses manage estimates, repair orders, job costing, invoices, and customer updates in one connected system.
It manages vehicle damage estimates, labour and parts, repair orders, job costing, and invoicing. It also tracks customer approvals and job status across the workflow.
Yes. It is designed for independent and owner-managed repair businesses that want the full workflow in one place, without extra complexity.
Yes. PanelDesk runs in the browser, so teams can work from workshop or office computers with internet access.
Most shops can start evaluating the workflow quickly and begin creating estimates and repair orders the same day.
No install is required: PanelDesk runs in your browser with no local installs or customer-managed servers. If you prefer an app, you can optionally install PanelDesk on your desktop or add it to your phone's home screen in seconds, with no app store needed.
Yes. PanelDesk installs straight from your browser: add it to your phone's home screen or install it on your desktop in seconds, with no app store download. It opens in its own window like a native app and always stays up to date automatically.
Yes. Multiple staff can work in the system at the same time, depending on the plan and rollout agreed for your market.
Yes. You can run more than one company or branch under a single login. Each company keeps its own settings, branding, documents, and billing, and you switch between them from the sidebar without logging out.
Yes. Send estimates and invoices directly from PanelDesk, attach saved job photos or supporting documents, and see when customers open them.
PanelDesk focuses on the estimate-to-repair-order-to-invoice workflow. If you use insurer or OEM estimating databases, PanelDesk can sit around that operational workflow rather than claiming to replace every estimating database.
Yes. PanelDesk supports insurer-related repair administration, final costing, and customer documentation workflows.
Yes. Workshop data is stored securely and backed up automatically, so estimates, repair orders, and invoices are protected. You can also export your own data any time.
Yes. Customer lists import free from a CSV file, and document archives can be imported from your previous system — whether a fee applies depends on the amount of data, confirmed upfront. The PanelDesk team helps with migration as part of onboarding.
Review the public pricing page, start a free trial, or contact PanelDesk if you have onboarding questions before signing up.
Ready to simplify your workshop admin?
Use PanelDesk to manage estimates, repair orders, job costing, and invoicing with less admin across your repair workflow.
No setup fees. Cancel anytime.
Social proof
Built with real repair workflow feedback
Practical software shaped by live workshop use.
“We started using PanelDesk, and it has made quoting and follow-ups much easier for us. Because it is cloud-based, we can quote from anywhere and are not tied down to one location anymore. Having everything in one place - from quotes to invoices - has already saved us time.”
Brilliant Shine - Panel Beaters
Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa
“PanelDesk is straightforward, easy to use, and very user-friendly. We can handle everything inside the application, which keeps the whole process in one place and makes the day-to-day running of the workshop much simpler.”
Wizard Autobody
Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa