The verdict in three sentences
A garage working from memory loses invisible money: parts never re-billed, labour hours under-valued, services never followed up. A management platform tracks every repair order, the vehicle history, the parts stock and the quote/invoice with MoMo/Wave payment. The measured result: billable hours up +20 % and stock that stops leaking.
What the platform brings under control
Every module closes a leak. The repair order locks the accepted quote; stock deducts fitted parts; the SMS reminder brings the customer back for the next service.
| Module | Concrete gain | 2026 indicative cost |
|---|---|---|
| Repair order | Zero forgotten job | included |
| Vehicle history | Faster diagnosis | included |
| Parts management | Stock re-billed at 100 % | module +250,000 FCFA |
| Quote / invoice | Protected margin | included |
| MoMo/Wave payment | Immediate collection | 1 % to 1.5 % |
| SMS service reminder | Customer return +30 % | 15 FCFA/SMS |
What it costs and how it pays off
A small workshop starts on Essential; a multi-bay garage with a parts store aims for the premium tier.
| Plan | Project price | Monthly licence | For whom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | 1,500,000 FCFA | 20,000 FCFA | Workshop 1-2 mechanics |
| Standard | 2,500,000 FCFA | 30,000 FCFA | Garage 3-6 bays |
| Premium | 3,500,000 FCFA | 45,000 FCFA | Garage + parts store |
In Lagos as in Abidjan the same logic applies: repair orders, vehicle history, parts management and MoMo billing win +20 % billable hours, simply by no longer forgetting what was done.
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Mini case study
Moussa runs a 4-bay garage in Lagos with 3 mechanics. Before, he reckoned he lost 2 billable hours per mechanic per week (unlogged parts, under-valued time) at 6,000 FCFA an hour. That is 6 hours/week × 6,000 = 36,000 FCFA, about 144,000 FCFA a month evaporating. With the platform and the parts module he recovers those hours: the 30,000 FCFA/month licence is covered more than four times over.
FAQ
Does the platform manage parts stock? Yes, each fitted part is deducted from stock and added to the quote, guaranteeing 100 % re-billing and a low-threshold alert.
Can I follow up customers for servicing? The automatic SMS reminder alerts the customer at due dates (oil change, service), lifting workshop returns by about 30 %.
Can the customer pay by Wave? Yes, the invoice is settled by Wave QR code or MoMo, with immediate collection and a receipt. Fees run around 1 % to 1.5 %.
Does each mechanic need a computer? No, a shared tablet or the foreman's smartphone is enough to start. You add stations as activity grows.
How long until it is operational? Allow 2 to 3 weeks: parts catalogue import, labour rate setup and team training.
Let's talk about your project. We set up your repair orders, parts stock and Wave payment, then train your mechanics. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
