Auto Workshop Management System — Full-Stack Workshop Solution

A comprehensive, modular management system designed specifically for auto garages and workshops in Sharjah, UAE. This full-stack solution replaces paper-based workflows with a professional, digital-first platform covering the entire lifecycle of workshop operations — from customer intake to financial reporting.

🔧 Key Features

• Customers & Vehicles: Full profiles with Emirates ID, contact info, and detailed vehicle history (make, model, VIN, mileage).
• Job Card Workflow: End-to-end tracking: Pending → In Progress → Completed → Cancelled. Includes diagnosis, labor, and spare parts logging.
• Invoices & Payments: Automated invoice generation with UAE VAT (5%), discount application, and partial payment tracking.
• Smart Communication: One-tap invoice sharing via WhatsApp Business API and professional PDF generation with TRN and branding.
• Financial Reporting: Automated Profit & Loss (P&L) statements, expense logging, and category-based financial breakdowns.
• Role-Based Access: Secure permissions for Admin, Manager, Mechanic, and Cashier using Spatie Laravel roles.

📱 Mobile App (Android)

• Clean, architecture-driven interface for on-the-go management.
• Real-time job card updates and vehicle history lookups.
• Instant invoice generation and WhatsApp sharing.
• Role-restricted navigation for secure staff access.

🖥️ Web Admin Panel

• Modern Laravel 12 dashboard with live business statistics.
• Simplified data migration using Excel import (Maatwebsite/Excel).
• Configurable workshop settings (TRN, VAT, Invoice prefixes).
• Comprehensive expense tracking and visual reporting.

🛠️ Tech Stack

• Backend: Laravel 12 (PHP 8.3) with nWidart modular architecture.
• Frontend (Web): React.js.
• Mobile: Flutter (Android/IOS).
• Database: MySQL 8.
• Authentication: Laravel Sanctum (token-based API security).
• Permissions: Spatie Laravel Permission.
• Integrations: WhatsApp Business API, DomPDF, Maatwebsite Excel.

📋 Database Structure

The system is built on a robust relational schema:

• Core: users, customers, vehicles.
• Operations: job_cards, job_items, service_catalogue.
• Finance: invoices, payments, expenses, expense_categories.
• Configuration: workshop_settings, roles_permissions.

🛡️ Role Permissions