# Auto repair shop go-live checklist

> Check the Repair module, Car category, parts, labour, warranties, roles and printing before your garage starts using SmartPOS Hub.

Source: https://docs.smartposhub.com/business-types/auto-shop/checklist/  
Last updated: 2026-10-30  
Product: SmartPOS Hub (https://smartposhub.com)

Go through this list before the first car is booked in for real.

## Setup

- [ ] Location, invoice scheme and invoice layouts are set ([step 1](https://docs.smartposhub.com/business-types/auto-shop/step-1-locations-and-modules/)).
- [ ] **Repair module** is on; **Enable Warranty** and **Enable Brands** are ticked.
- [ ] Warranties exist (labour, parts, batteries).
- [ ] Receipt printer and label printer work ([devices and printers](https://docs.smartposhub.com/start/devices-and-printers/)).

## Catalog

- [ ] Parts are added with brand, SKU or part number, warranty, cost, price and alert quantity ([step 2](https://docs.smartposhub.com/business-types/auto-shop/step-2-parts-and-labour/)).
- [ ] Labour products exist with **Manage Stock?** unticked.
- [ ] Opening stock is entered.

## Repair module

- [ ] The **Car** category is added; unused categories are switched off ([step 3](https://docs.smartposhub.com/business-types/auto-shop/step-3-set-up-repair-for-vehicles/)).
- [ ] Job number prefix, default warranty and intake rules are set.
- [ ] Statuses and their SMS or e-mail messages are checked.
- [ ] Surcharge and visit-charge service products are chosen.
- [ ] Common device models are added.

## People and test

- [ ] Service advisors, technicians and counter staff have their own users and roles (**User Management › Roles**).
- [ ] A full test job is done: book in, estimate, approve, deposit, convert to invoice, deliver ([step 4](https://docs.smartposhub.com/business-types/auto-shop/step-4-run-job-cards/), [step 5](https://docs.smartposhub.com/business-types/auto-shop/step-5-invoice-warranty-and-history/)).
- [ ] Cars already in the shop are entered as open job cards.

  - [Auto shop overview](https://docs.smartposhub.com/business-types/auto-shop/overview/)
  - [General go-live checklist](https://docs.smartposhub.com/start/go-live-checklist/)

## Frequently asked questions

### Should I enter old open jobs?

Yes, for cars still in the shop on go-live day. Book each in as a job card with its status and any deposit already taken.

### How do I test without real customers?

Create a test customer, book a test car, add parts and labour, convert it, return the sale and delete the job, or test before you enter opening stock.

### What is the most common go-live mistake?

Labour created with Manage Stock ticked. The POS then says out of stock. Untick Manage Stock? on every labour product.

### Do technicians need their own logins?

Yes. Assigned technician, comments and reports work per user.