Services & Trades
Payment processing guides for auto repair: costs, hardware, fraud, compliance and growth, from the MannyPay editorial team.
ComparisonsSurcharging vs cash discount vs dual pricing: compare card brand rules, debit limits, signage and state law so you can pick a compliant fee-offset model.
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Business GrowthLearn how to get more Google reviews with the right timing, channels and wording, plus the incentive and gating practices that can put your reviews at risk.
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Business GrowthLearn the credit card surcharge rules that matter: network caps, debit limits, state laws and disclosure steps so you can plan a compliant fee program.
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IndustriesCompare auto repair financing for shops, from retail credit cards to installment and lease-to-own programs, and help customers approve big repairs.
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IndustriesLearn how to accept fleet cards at your auto repair shop, including WEX and Voyager setup, driver prompts, Level 3 data, fees and how to win fleet accounts.
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IndustriesTekmetric vs Shopmonkey vs Mitchell 1: compare built-in payment options, text-to-pay and bring-your-own-processor terms so your shop avoids fee lock-in.
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Rates & FeesWeighing a cash discount program? Compare fee savings with customer pushback, legal limits and contract terms to decide if it fits your business.
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ProductsCredit card terminal vs POS system: use catalog size, staff count and reporting needs to choose the right setup without paying for more than you need.
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IndustriesLearn how auto repair text to pay works with key drop boxes and smart lockers so customers can pick up after hours and you avoid releasing an unpaid car.
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IndustriesTaking a credit card over the phone for auto repair? Use this safe workflow for remote payers so a stolen card doesn't leave with the car.
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Rates & FeesLearn how a non-qualified credit card rate gets triggered under tiered pricing, how to calculate what downgrades cost you, and how to stop overpaying.
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Local Guides · CAIs credit card surcharging legal in California? Learn what Civil Code 1748.1, Italian Colors and SB 478 mean for card fees and safer ways to offset costs.
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IndustriesFacing an auto repair chargeback? Learn which evidence wins repair disputes, from signed ROs to DVI photos, and how comeback policies prevent filings.
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IndustriesLearn how auto repair estimate authorization law affects what your shop can collect, and how to document approvals so chargebacks don't stick.
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IndustriesSet an auto repair parts deposit policy for dealer-only and non-returnable parts that customers accept and that holds up if they cancel or dispute.
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IndustriesMobile mechanic payment processing made practical: choose a card reader, take deposits, get paid when the owner is away, and handle no-signal jobs.
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Business GrowthLearn how a merchant cash advance works, convert a factor rate and daily holdback into an effective APR, and spot contract risks before you sign.
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Rates & FeesFacing an early termination fee on your merchant account? Learn how liquidated damages and auto-renewal work and how to get the fee waived or covered.
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IndustriesLearn how a garage keeper's lien lets your shop hold a car for unpaid repairs, plus the notice, storage-fee and lien sale steps most states require.
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IndustriesCan auto repair shops charge credit card fees? Learn how surcharging, cash discounts and dual pricing work, and how to disclose fees on repair orders.
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IndustriesLearn how to price an auto repair diagnostic fee, credit it toward repairs, get written approval, and collect when customers decline the work.
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IndustriesLearn what drives auto repair credit card processing fees, from MCC 7538 to large tickets and fleet cards, and how to audit your statement and negotiate.
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