Tire & Auto Shops

Digital vehicle intake forms for auto shops

Collect vehicle details, reported faults, and signed service authorizations digitally — before you touch the car.

Why paper vehicle intake forms cost auto shops time and money

Paper check-in forms create three problems for auto shops: they are slow to complete, easy to lose, and impossible to report on. When a dispute arises about what was authorized, there is no clear record. When management wants to see average check-in completion time, there is no data.

Digital vehicle intake forms solve all three. Customers complete vehicle details, describe the reported fault, review the job estimate, and sign the service authorization — all through a link on their phone. The shop has a complete, timestamped record before the first spanner is picked up.

  • Vehicle registration, make, model, and mileage collected in structured fields
  • Customer description of reported fault or requested service
  • Service estimate review and signed authorization
  • Contact details and preferred update method
  • Pre-existing damage acknowledgment

Send the intake link before the appointment

The most efficient shops send the intake portal link when the appointment is booked — not when the customer arrives. Customers complete the form at home, in the car park, or anywhere else that is convenient. By the time they walk in, the paperwork is done.

For walk-in customers, a QR code at the service desk links directly to the intake portal. Customers complete the form on their phone while they wait — faster and more accurate than handwriting on a clipboard.

Frequently asked questions

Can customers complete the vehicle intake form before they arrive?

Yes. Send customers a portal link when their appointment is booked. They complete vehicle details, describe the fault, and sign the service authorization before arrival — so check-in takes seconds rather than minutes.

Do customers need to download an app to complete the form?

No. The intake portal is browser-based. Customers access it through a link or QR code — no download, no account creation.

Can we include a signed service authorization in the digital intake?

Yes. Service authorization is a required step in the intake template. The customer signs digitally — with a timestamp — before work begins.

Does this work across multiple shop locations?

Yes. Each location uses the same intake template, and managers can see completion rates across all sites from one dashboard.

What happens if a customer does not complete the intake before their appointment?

Automated reminders go out when intake is incomplete. For walk-in customers, a QR code at the desk links directly to the form.

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