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Older updates
Release Notes 10/09/2025
New Features:
- We are excited to introduce our new User Interface, Workshop Software has a new look and feel that will begin the foundation for a better user experience. This includes:
- streamlined navigation
- Improved side menu
- Enhanced search bar
- Scrollable search results
- Quick Actions bar
- We’re excited to introduce Workshop Assist! Your new helper tool built right into Workshop Software. Workshop Assist gives you quick access to everything you need to get the most out of the system: an excellent library of knowledge base documents covering all the key features, step-by-step guided tours for commonly used actions so you can learn by doing, and timely announcements to keep you in the loop about new tools and updates. It’s your one-stop resource to save time, answer questions, and stay confident while running your workshop.
Updates:
- Added opt-in verbiage on the online booking page.
Release Notes 05/09/2025
Updates:
- Improved security for the sending of SMS messages.
HOTFIX 03/08/2025
Updates:
- Fixed an issue where multi-site customers experienced a mis-link when the customer details were very similar.
Release Notes 29/08/2025
Updates:
- Released an update for Canadian customers to ensure the deliverability of SMS messages.
- Fixed a display issue for the UK server where in the settings the 'Vehicle Groups' would not display correctly.
Release Notes 22/08/2025
New Features:
- Podium is now available! This integration empowers automotive workshops to boost efficiency across their entire workflow, help increase the average RO value and drive more repeat business. For more info please click this link.
- Improved internal processes regarding interaction with customer system usage.
- Improved reporting process and systems ready for the introduction of the Podium integration and API.
- Fixed an issue where Flat Rate was not appearing when creating a booking.
Release Notes 20/08/2025
Mobile update 7.2.2 has been released for both iOS and Android -
- Mobile users without full customer and pricing access can no longer view Job Card PDFs
- Fixed an issue where the incorrect quantity was used when adding a second product to a job card
Release Notes 15/08/2025
Updates:
- Resolved an issue where a false error message would display when saving user details.
Release Notes 02/08/2025
New Features:
- Workshop Data (powered by HaynesPro) is now available in New Zealand! This integration empowers automotive workshops with unparalleled efficiency, accuracy, and customer transparency by directly embedding HaynesPro’s comprehensive labour times and repair data within your Workshop Software system. For more info please click this link.
Updates:
- Resolved an issue where Mailchimp was not redirecting to the correct URL for UK accounts.
- Improved internal system regarding the visibility of HaynesPro Lookup Requests.
Release Notes 25/07/2025
New Features:
- Workshop Data (powered by HaynesPro) is now available in Australia! This integration empowers automotive workshops with unparalleled efficiency, accuracy, and customer transparency by directly embedding HaynesPro’s comprehensive labour times and repair data within your Workshop Software system. For more info please click this link.
Release Notes 24/07/2025
Updates:
- Resolved an issue where the tax calculation for a product would use the global company tax rate rather than what was set at the Product Category level.
- Resolved an issue where the subtotal for an invoice would appear incorrect when using the Product Category Tax functionality while Price Includes Tax was set to YES in the company settings.
- Resolved an issue that was stopping public booking requests from being accepted when they were submitted to Workshop Software via the vvGarage mobile app.
- Unassigned bookings will now show in the day view of the Bookings list in the Transaction Centre.
- Resolved an issue where a product with Price Lookup enabled would be switched off if the product was saved without any changes being made.
- Fixed an issue where a product would be removed from a bundle if you attempted to add a new product while having the description highlighted for the previous product in the list.
- When trying to process an invoice that contains an inactive product, the error message will now list which product or products are inactive.
- Changed the spelling of the 'Tire Registration' integration for US users.
- Updated the state list for some countries like Barbados.
- Improved internal Activity Log Reports to aid our support team in providing better service.
Release Notes 20/07/2025
Mobile update -
- Resolved an issue where the mobile app would log out if your device lost connection to the internet.
Release Notes 18/07/2025
Updates:
- Resolved an issue where an extra labour line would be added to a booking if a bundle was used that contained a labour product.
Release Notes 04/07/2025
Updates:
- Improved UI by realigning the dropdown menus.
- Resolved an issue where the Cost (Inc. Tax) would increase after saving a product under certain conditions.
- Changed 'Next Service kms' to 'Next Service miles' when using English (UK) and the country code is set to UK.
Release Notes 28/06/2025
Mobile update 7.2.0 has been released for both iOS and Android. Here are the changes included:
New features:
New features:
- Customer order numbers are now visible when looking at an invoice.
- Create new products when adding items to a job card.
- Access and use your email templates when contacting your customer through the mobile app.
- Copy the contents of a field by tapping it and then pressing the clipboard icon that is revealed.
- Vehicle hours is now an editable field.
- Add/delete bundles on bookings.
- View/Edit invoice item notes.
- Email WorkshopPay payment requests (where WPAY is supported).
- VIN barcode scanner added to the VIN field of a vehicle.
- Carfax lookup available in the mobile app (US only).
- Quick navigation to the clock-in/labour notes from the job card screen.
- Implemented a changelog message that will display when the app is opened after an update.
Updates:
- Fixed an issue that logs users out (seemingly) randomly.
- Variable field labels (eg. car/boat/motorbike & technician/mechanic) set in the web app will now reflect in the mobile app.
- Fixed a bug where you could not add attachments to an inspection right after creating it.
- Fixed Booking Diary event ordering issues for better display of information.
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Web app changes:
New Features:
Web app changes:
New Features:
- Public Booking API access now available, more information coming soon! If you are interested in utilising this feature now, please contact 'support@workshopsoftware.com' and request access.
Updates:
- General maintenance and security.
- Removed the labour product limitation on Appointment Types. Appointment Types can now have a bundle assigned to it when using the Public Booking tool. Please be aware that a booking and therefore a booking request requires a labour product, meaning only bundles with a labour product will show as a possible option when setting up your Appointment Types.
Release Notes 27/06/2025
Updates:
- WorkshopPay is now available in New Zealand. WPAY is a fully integrated online and card present transaction management system that seamlessly integrates with Workshop Software. For an overview of what features and functionality this brings please see this guide. To begin the signup process please enter your details here.
- Resolved an issue where payments made in Xero would not sync back to Workshop Software after performing a manual sync.
- Removed the ability to change the Mobile Company Name in Canada. This was done to ensure the correct Toll Free Number is used by Canadian accounts when sending SMS/texts.
- Restored functionality for the supplier 'Activate' button.
- Improved internal diagnostic tools and logs to assist with syncing issues for accounting packages.
- Implemented better purchasing control to avoid accidentally purchasing multiple sets of SMS.
Release Notes 25/06/2025
Updates:
- Resolved an issue where it was possible for products to be removed from a Product Group without user action.
Release Notes 23/06/2025
New Features
- HaynesPro is an online automotive information system that provides comprehensive technical data and diagnostic tools for automotive professionals. The HaynesPro integration is now available for UK customers.
Updates:
- Resolved an issue where Public Booking Requests could still be generated on days where there are no available hours. This is no longer possible.
- Resolved an issue where credits were not syncing to Xero.
Improvement:
- The upload button is now disabled when no attachment has been chosen.
Release Notes 14/06/2025
Updates:
- Fixed an issue where the Sales Breakup report when using the Internal Only option would error.
- Improved WPAY terminal response time with Workshop Software.
- Changed the Event Times date format when using English (UK) to be DD/MM/YYYY rather than YYYY/MM/DD.
- Fixed an issue where stock location would not print correctly on the Stock Listing report.
Release Notes 06/06/2025
Updates:
- Front end upgrade released to lay foundation for future improvements.