# Garage Time — Mechanics Bestfriend

> Vehicle maintenance and shop management tracker for DIYers and professionals. (iPhone/iPad app by Henry Gawelek.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garage-time/id6771503471 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Henry Gawelek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896279658)
- Category: Utilities, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-25
- Data updated: 2026-07-09
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garage-time/id6771503471/reviews.md

## What is Garage Time?

Built for people who keep their vehicles running.

Whether you wrench every weekend or run a one-person shop, Garage Time is the no-nonsense way to track every vehicle, every part, every dollar, and every hour you put in.

  — FOR DIY MECHANICS & ENTHUSIASTS —
  • Log oil changes, brake jobs, parts swaps, and the time you actually spent in the garage
  • Scan a VIN with your camera — year, make, model fill in automatically
  • Photograph receipts; receipts decode into editable records
  • Maintenance reminders for cars, trucks, motorcycles, and EVs (presets included)
  • Charts that show where the money and the hours actually go
  • Partner-friendly amounts: long-press any total to see the real number while showing a friendlier figure to anyone glancing at the screen
  • Free covers 2 vehicles. Unlock unlimited with the 7-day trial of Plus.

  — FOR MECHANICS & ONE-PERSON SHOPS —
  • Customer roster with vehicles, contact info, and lifetime billing at a glance
  • Build line-item quotes — labor, parts, fees, discounts, tax — and export a branded PDF
  • Capture a real signature on screen; it lands on the PDF
  • Accept incoming job requests from your customers in one tap (or convert to a quote)
  • Set your weekly availability so customers know when you are open
  • Track every hour billed and every dollar invoiced, broken down by customer and service type
  • 7-day trial of Shop tier — full access, no card to start

  — NEW —
  • Bulk Import (Shop Pro): paste old service-record text, scan a stack of receipts, or photograph a handwritten
  logbook page — Garage Time turns them into structured records you can edit
  • Cost-estimate engine: customers tap a service type and see the typical price and time their mechanic has historically charged, drawn from real past work
  • 7-day free trial across every plan

  — PRIVACY —
  Garage Time stores your data in your private iCloud account. We do not have a server, we do not sell your data, we do not run ads. You can export everything as JSON or wipe it all from inside the app at any time.

  — PRICING —
  Free: 2 vehicles, basic logbook
  Customer Plus: $4.99/mo or $39.99/yr — unlimited vehicles, PDFs, cloud sync, send job requests
  Shop: $29.99/mo or $249/yr — unlimited customers, vehicles, quotes, jobs, signatures, branded PDFs
  Shop Pro: $59.99/mo or $499/yr — Shop + bulk import + advanced reports + custom branding

  Optional one-time vehicle packs: +3 slots for $4.99, +10 slots for $12.99

  Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before period ends. Manage anytime in Settings → Apple ID→ Subscriptions.

  Questions? henry.gawelek@gmail.com

## Key features

- Track vehicle maintenance and parts
- VIN scanning for automatic vehicle details
- Import receipts via photo
- Maintenance reminders
- Cost and time tracking charts
- Customer management and quotes
- Job request handling

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Customer Plus Monthly | $4.99 | one-time |
| Customer Plus Yearly | $39.99 | one-time |
| Vehicle Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vehicle Pack 10 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Shop Standard Monthly | $29.99 | one-time |
| Shop Standard Yearly | $249.99 | one-time |
| Shop Pro Monthly | $59.99 | one-time |
| Shop Pro Yearly | $499.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Garage Time

### What vehicles can I track with Garage Time?

Garage Time supports tracking for cars, trucks, motorcycles, and EVs. The free version allows tracking for up to 2 vehicles, with options to unlock more slots or unlimited vehicles through subscriptions.

### How does Garage Time handle receipts?

You can photograph receipts, and Garage Time will decode them into editable records. For professional shops, the Shop Pro tier offers bulk import options for scanning stacks of receipts or handwritten logbooks.

### What are the subscription tiers for Garage Time?

Garage Time offers 'Customer Plus' for $4.99/mo or $39.99/yr for unlimited vehicles and PDF exports. The 'Shop' tier is $29.99/mo or $249/yr for full shop management, and 'Shop Pro' is $59.99/mo or $499/yr with advanced features.

### Does Garage Time have ads?

No, Garage Time does not run advertisements. The developers state that they do not have a server, do not sell user data, and do not display ads.

### How is my data stored and protected in Garage Time?

Garage Time stores your data in your private iCloud account. The developers emphasize that they do not have a server and do not sell user data, and you can export or wipe your data at any time.

### Can I get a free trial of Garage Time's paid features?

Yes, Garage Time offers a 7-day free trial for all plans, including Plus and Shop tiers. This trial allows full access to the features of each plan without requiring a card to start.

### How often is Garage Time updated?

The latest version of Garage Time is 1.2.0, last updated on June 12, 2026. This indicates a relatively frequent update cycle, with new features like bulk import and cost-estimate engines being added.

### Is Garage Time suitable for younger users?

Garage Time has an age rating of 9+, making it suitable for younger users who are interested in vehicle maintenance or assisting with shop tasks under supervision.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.2.0 — 2026-06-12

Your customers can finally say yes from their phone. 

  • Shareable quote links — send a link, your customer opens it in any browser, reviews the quote, and approves or declines with one tap. Their decision syncs right back into the app.
  • Decline reasons — know why a job didn't land. Declined quotes keep the reason, and "Edit & Resend" spins up a fresh revision in seconds.
  • Quote quick actions — tap any quote for status, send/approve/decline, share-link management, and a built-in PDF preview. Swipe for the fast stuff.
  • VIN scanner, rebuilt — real check-digit validation and auto-capture. It reads the VIN, not the tire-pressure sticker.
  • PDF preview everywhere — see exactly what your customer gets before you send it. PDFs now arrive as proper named files on Android too.
  • Add a vehicle straight from a customer's file, and import a shared quote from a code or link.

  Track the work. Send the quote. Get the yes.

### 1.1.1 — 2026-06-09

Signatures now print on your PDFs — plus polish and stability.

  • Fixed: customer and shop signatures captured on a quote now appear correctly on the exported PDF.
  • Cleaner PDFs: long quotes and service histories paginate properly — column headers repeat on each page and notes never get cut off.
  • Roomier Garage: your vehicles sit higher and use more of the screen.
  • More reliable: fixed rare crashes when entering very large mileage, quantities, or dollar amounts.
  • Easier quoting: enter your tax rate as a normal percentage (e.g. 8.75).
  • Accessibility: VoiceOver labels and other refinements throughout.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-05-27

This update fixes a few rough edges and adds a faster way to unlock Pro.
 
• Redeem a code: Got an unlock code? Tap Settings → Subscription → "Redeem a code" (or use the link on the upgrade screen) to activate Pro features instantly.
• Fixed the Bulk Import upgrade screen — the "See plans" button now opens your plan options correctly.
• Subscription management: your subscription now shows its renewal date and auto‑renew status, with a one‑tap
"Manage Subscription" link.
• Polish and reliability improvements throughout.
Thanks for using Garage Time. Got feedback? We read every note.

### 1.0.0 — 2026-05-25

No release notes.

## More apps by Henry Gawelek

- [Shlop Share](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shlop-share/id6769585059)

All apps by Henry Gawelek: https://appshunter.io/developer/1896279658

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