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Card processing for auto repair, muffler and oil change shops
Get paid at the counter or at the vehicle, send invoices for bigger jobs, and call one team that picks up the phone.
The short version
Independent repair shops, muffler shops and quick lube or oil change facilities can take card payments at the counter with a Clover countertop device, or at the vehicle with a handheld Clover Flex or a Clover Go reader. TM Services Inc. sets up the devices and CardConnect processing for shops across the country and prices it from your real statement.
- Dealerships
- Auto repair shops
- Repair shops
- Oil change facilities
- Muffler shops
- Tire & brake shops
- Auto service centers
Ways a shop can take payment
- At the counter. A countertop Clover such as the Station Solo, Mini or Compact takes chip, swipe and contactless payments. Station and Mini models print receipts on thermal paper, so there is no ink to replace.
- At the vehicle. Clover Flex is a handheld device with a built-in printer that runs on Wi-Fi or cellular. Clover Go is a small card reader that works with an app on your smartphone or tablet.
- Invoices for larger repairs. Send an invoice when a customer needs to pay later or from home.
- Over the phone. Key in a card-not-present payment when a customer calls in.
- Card on file. Keep a card on file for customers who come back.
Offsetting card fees
Card fees add up on repair tickets. If you want to offset them, we set up a surcharge or cash discount program with the signage and receipt wording it requires.
How it works
Free statement review
We go through your current statement with you, line by line.
Pick the right devices
We match Clover devices to how your bays and counter work.
Setup and direct support
We configure your items, taxes, tips and employees, then support you after you go live.
Questions
Auto repair payment questions
How do auto repair shops take card payments at the vehicle?
With a handheld Clover Flex, which has a built-in printer and runs on Wi-Fi or cellular, or with a Clover Go reader paired to a smartphone or tablet. Both take chip and contactless payments.
What payment system works for an oil change or quick lube shop?
A countertop Clover device handles the front counter, and a handheld Clover Flex lets staff take payment in the bay or at the vehicle. We recommend the devices based on how your shop is laid out.
Can a repair shop send an invoice instead of taking payment on the spot?
Yes. We set up invoice payments, along with keyed card-not-present payments over the phone.
Can an auto repair shop charge a surcharge for credit cards?
TM Services Inc. sets up surcharge programs. Signage must be displayed at the point of sale at all times, debit card transactions do not get a surcharge, and a surcharge is only refunded when the refund is processed from the original transaction. A cash discount program is the other option, and we help you choose.
Can I keep my current terminal when I switch processors?
Sometimes. Some equipment can be reprogrammed and some can't. We tell you which during the free statement review.
How much does the equipment cost?
Equipment, leasing and install timing are quoted per business, not published, because they depend on how many devices you need and how you take payments. We go over it with you in a short meeting, along with a free review of your current statement.
Free, no obligation