A combined inventory and job management application

Workshop Manager is a console-based application designed to help small workshops, garages, and repair shops manage their parts inventory and customer jobs in a single, easy-to-use system. It provides functionality for searching, adding, and removing inventory, as well as creating, updating, and searching for jobs. The system is lightweight, and runs in the terminal.

• Inventory Management

  • Search parts by Part Number, Make, Model, or Year
  • Add new parts with descriptions, cost, RRP, and location
  • Record fitment information (Make, Model, Year combinations)
  • Track part quantities and locations
  • Remove or sell parts while updating stock levels

• Job Management

  • Search jobs by invoice number or customer name
  • Add new jobs with customer contact details and vehicle information
  • Record work already performed (including hours spent)
  • Record work still to be performed (with estimated hours)
  • Add job notes for customer or internal tracking

• User Interface

  • Clear, text-based menu system
  • Input validation to reduce entry errors
  • ASCII-style banner for clean navigation
  • Cross-platform console compatibility (Windows, macOS, Linux)

• Test Data Included

  • A suite of motorcycle-related parts and jobs for demonstration
  • Example parts include motorbike components with fitments
  • Example jobs include workshop invoices with vehicles and work items

This software is intended for small workshops and garages that need a simple yet functional system to keep track of parts and jobs. Instead of paper records or expensive paid software, Workshop Manager provides:

• A free, offline solution
• A searchable database of jobs and parts
• A straightforward workflow for adding, updating, and removing items

Once you run the file, follow the text prompts to enter in data - most screens end on an i nput, so you may need to click enter to continue in the program.

(1) Search Job  
(2) Add Job  
(3) Add to Job  
----------------------  
(4) Search Parts  
(5) Add Part  
(6) Sell / Remove Part  
----------------------  
(0) Exit  
 Exit  

• Choose an option by typing its number.
• Follow the prompts to enter job or part details.
• Use Search functions to review data already stored.
• Use Add functions to expand your records.
• Use Remove when a part is sold or used in a repair.

All entered data is stored and can be retrieved later.

pip install Mechaic-system 

My dad runs a local motorcycle repair shop, and the closed system that is capable of replicating this simple functionality costs at a minimum $400 a month AUD. This system has been designed to be itterated upon to add more of the features found in those more expensive systems, unit it is capable of being a fully fledged alternative to those systems.

• Real-world workshop needs
• Motorcycle repair shops
• Small garages that rely on pen-and-paper

• Python
• JSON (for data storage)
• Console/Terminal UI

The system is designed to have 'few' limitations to the type of data that can be entered into the system - making it better intergrate into existing systems.

• This program is currently console-based, but can later be expanded into a GUI.
• Future improvements may include reporting features, export options, or a GUI frontend.