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From the workshop floor
Notes on running a workshop in Nepal — VAT, digital job cards, and what actually separates a good workshop management system from a spreadsheet with extra steps.
The Future of Workshop Software: AI Diagnostics, Bookkeeping and the Work It Could Take Off Your Plate
Roadmap thinking, not shipped features: how AI could help a Nepali workshop with diagnostics, bookkeeping, estimates, reminders and reporting — and how to judge what is worth building.
Garage Management Software vs Accounting Software: What MekanikMitra Is (and Is Not)
MekanikMitra is garage and workshop management software, not accounting software. Here is what it runs, what it leaves to your accountant, and how the two work together.
Running a Multi-Branch Workshop in Nepal: What Changes as You Grow
A second branch multiplies the coordination problem, not just the revenue. Here is what actually needs to change when a workshop grows past one location.
Stock & Inventory Management for Auto Workshops in Nepal: Stop Running Out of Parts Mid-Job
A mechanic discovering a part is out of stock mid-repair is a stock problem, not a bad-luck problem. Here is what actually prevents it.
Technician Assignment and Mechanic Workload: Keeping a Nepali Workshop's Floor Organized
Handing every job to whichever mechanic is standing nearest is how a workshop floor turns into chaos. Here is what proper technician assignment actually fixes.
AMC Memberships: A Recurring Revenue Guide for Nepali Workshops
How annual maintenance contracts turn one-off customers into repeat revenue — and what a workshop needs to run them without a spreadsheet.
Garage Appointment Booking: How Online Booking Cuts No-Shows at Nepali Workshops
A customer who books a slot and never shows up costs a workshop real capacity. Here is how online booking actually reduces that, and what it needs to work.
Vehicle Service History in Nepal: Why a Digital Logbook Beats a Stack of Receipts
A shoebox of old invoices is not a service history a buyer trusts. Here is what a real digital vehicle logbook needs, and why workshops benefit from offering one.
What Is a Gate Pass System, and Why Workshops in Nepal Are Adopting One
A gate pass stops an unpaid vehicle from leaving the workshop. Here is what the system needs to do to actually work at the gate.
Best Workshop Management System in Nepal: What to Look for in 2026
A practical checklist for choosing a workshop management system in Nepal — VAT compliance, NPR pricing, eSewa/Khalti payment recording, and what to avoid.
Job Cards vs Excel: Why Nepali Workshops Are Switching to a Workshop Management System
Paper job cards and Excel sheets get workshops through the day, but they quietly cost more than a proper workshop management system. Here is where the cracks show.
How to Bill 13% VAT Correctly in Your Nepal Workshop
A short, practical guide to charging and reporting 13% VAT on workshop invoices in Nepal — and how to stop doing the math by hand.