{"id":19,"date":"2026-07-12T13:48:56","date_gmt":"2026-07-12T13:48:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sidewrenchapp.com\/?page_id=19"},"modified":"2026-07-12T14:39:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T14:39:25","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sidewrenchapp.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Side Wrench \u2014 Shop Management in Your Pocket"},"content":{"rendered":"

Manage Your Auto Repair Shop From Your Pocket<\/h2>\n

Side Wrench<\/strong> is the complete work order and business management app built for independent mechanics. Track jobs, time your labor, generate invoices, and monitor your profits \u2014 on iPhone and iPad.<\/p>\n

New to the app? The User Guide<\/strong><\/a> walks you through everything, from first launch to tax export.<\/p>\n

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Every job in your pocket \u2014 color-coded from estimate to paid.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Why Mechanics Choose Side Wrench<\/h2>\n

Spend Less Time on Paperwork<\/h3>\n

Create work orders in seconds. Customer info, vehicle details, repairs, and parts all live in one place. Scan a VIN \u2014 barcode or the printed number \u2014 and the vehicle’s year, make, model, and engine fill in automatically.<\/p>\n

Track Every Minute<\/h3>\n

The built-in timer tracks labor in real time. See it on your Lock Screen, in the Dynamic Island, and get hourly reminders so a running timer never slips your mind.<\/p>\n

Get Paid Faster<\/h3>\n

Generate professional PDF invoices instantly \u2014 and attach repair photos and documents right to the PDF. Track partial payments and outstanding balances so you always know who owes you money.<\/p>\n

Know Your Numbers<\/h3>\n

The Dashboard shows revenue, payments received, outstanding balances, and profit at a glance. Export a tax-ready CSV for Schedule C filing in one tap.<\/p>\n

Feature Highlights<\/h2>\n

Work Order Management<\/h3>\n

Track every job from estimate through payment with color-coded statuses. Search, sort, and filter your list by status or date range, and archive completed work to keep the active list clean.<\/p>\n

Labor Timer with Live Activity<\/h3>\n

Start the timer and see it right on your Lock Screen. Works with the Dynamic Island on iPhone 14 Pro and newer. A persistent in-app banner shows the running timer wherever you are in the app.<\/p>\n

Parts Tracking with Markup<\/h3>\n

Add parts with quantity, cost, supplier, and purchase date. Your markup \u2014 percentage or fixed dollar \u2014 is applied automatically, so you see your parts profit on every job. Sort and filter the parts list by name, total, quantity, purchase date, or supplier.<\/p>\n

Professional Invoices<\/h3>\n

Generate itemized PDF invoices with your company branding \u2014 repairs, parts, labor breakdown, payment history, and balance due. Attach repair photos and vehicle documents to the PDF before you send it. Share by email, Messages, AirDrop, or save to Files.<\/p>\n

Financial Dashboard<\/h3>\n

Revenue trends, outstanding balances, and profit analysis across any time range from the last 7 days to all time. A two-column layout makes full use of the iPad screen.<\/p>\n

Tax-Ready Export<\/h3>\n

Export your financial data to CSV, organized for Schedule C \u2014 labor income, parts cost and markup, payments, and profit margin, with a summary section your accountant will love.<\/p>\n

Built for iPad Too<\/h2>\n
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  • Split-view navigation<\/strong> \u2014 work order list on the left, details on the right<\/li>\n
  • Multiple windows<\/strong> \u2014 open a work order in its own window and work side by side<\/li>\n
  • Drag & drop<\/strong> \u2014 drop photos onto a repair, or PDFs onto a vehicle’s documents<\/li>\n
  • Keyboard shortcuts<\/strong> \u2014 \u2318N for a new work order, \u2318F to search<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    Side Wrench on iPad Pro \u2014 split view with the full work order alongside your list.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    How It Works<\/h2>\n
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    1. Add a Work Order<\/strong> \u2014 enter the customer and vehicle, or scan the VIN<\/li>\n
    2. Track Repairs<\/strong> \u2014 add repairs with labor hours and parts<\/li>\n
    3. Start the Timer<\/strong> \u2014 capture actual work time in real time<\/li>\n
    4. Invoice the Customer<\/strong> \u2014 generate a professional PDF with one tap<\/li>\n
    5. Record Payment<\/strong> \u2014 log payments and track outstanding balances<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Built for the Real World<\/h2>\n
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      • Works offline<\/strong> \u2014 no internet required; your data is always on your device<\/li>\n
      • VIN scanning<\/strong> \u2014 barcode or printed VIN, decoded instantly<\/li>\n
      • iCloud sync<\/strong> \u2014 your data on iPhone and iPad, private to your Apple ID (Premium)<\/li>\n
      • No accounts, no servers<\/strong> \u2014 your business data never leaves your control<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Download Side Wrench Free<\/h2>\n

        Start free with 2 work orders and every feature to try. Upgrade to Side Wrench Premium<\/strong> \u2014 $9.99\/month or $69.99\/year \u2014 for unlimited work orders, iCloud sync, and tax & data export.<\/p>\n

        Search \u201cSide Wrench\u201d on the App Store<\/strong> to download. (Direct download badge\/link to be added.)<\/em><\/p>\n

        Requires iOS 17 or later. Works on iPhone and iPad.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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