What is NexOTO GMS?
Your digital garage management system
NexOTO replaces manual registers, loose papers, and scattered WhatsApp messages with one clean, easy-to-use app. Designed specifically for Indian workshops, it requires no technical knowledge and works on any Android device.
Digital Job Cards
Create, edit, and track every vehicle job from intake to delivery in seconds.
Real-time Status
Move jobs through Created → WIP → Ready → Delivered with a single tap.
Revenue Tracking
See daily totals, WIP counts, and delivered jobs at a glance on the dashboard.
Instant Invoices
Generate professional invoices the moment a job is complete — no manual calculations.
Staff Management
Add technicians, managers, and admins with role-based access permissions.
WhatsApp Updates
Send automatic status updates to customers directly via WhatsApp.
Getting Started
Your first steps inside the app
Navigating the App
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Home Tab See a summary of today's activity — total jobs, revenue, and quick actions.
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Jobs Tab View all job cards, search for a customer or vehicle, and filter by status.
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Invoices Tab Access and share all generated invoices for completed jobs.
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Explore Tab Find additional settings, staff management, and app configuration.
Job Cards
Create and manage every vehicle service
How to Create a New Job Card
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Tap the purple + button Found at the bottom-right corner of the Jobs screen.
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Enter customer details Add the customer's name, phone number, and vehicle registration number.
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Add vehicle info Select the vehicle make/model (e.g. Tata Safari, Maruti Swift).
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List the services Type each service required — e.g. AC Service, Oil Change, Dent & Paint.
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Tap Create The job card is saved instantly and appears in your Jobs list.
Reading a Job Card
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Customer avatar & name Initials are shown in a purple circle when no photo is available.
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Vehicle number & model Registration plate (e.g. UP78HS2626) and vehicle model shown below the name.
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Services listed All requested services are summarised in plain text for quick reference.
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Price (Estimated / Discounted) The original and discounted amounts are shown side by side (e.g. ₹3700 → ₹3500).
Share Button: In the Job Card, this button allows you to share an unpaid invoice, which can only be generated once an estimate has been created.
Job Status Tracking
Follow every job from intake to delivery
| Status | What it means | Who can see it |
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| Created | Job card has been made. Work hasn't started yet. | All staff |
| WIP | Technician has started working on the vehicle. | All staff |
| Ready | Work is complete. Vehicle is ready for pickup. | All staff |
| Delivered | Vehicle has been handed back to the customer. | All staff |
| Cancelled | Job was cancelled by the customer or workshop. | Admin / Manager |
Estimates & Pricing
Build parts lists and apply discounts
Adding an Estimate to a Job Card
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Open the Job Card Tap on any existing job to open it and scroll to the Estimate section.
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Tap "+ Add Row" Each row represents one part or service item with a quantity.
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Enter Part name & Qty E.g. "AC Gas" qty 1, "Car Interior Cleaning" qty 1, etc.
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Estimated Amount is calculated The total is shown automatically (e.g. ₹3700).
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Enter Discounted Amount If offering a discount, type the final price in the Discounted Amount field (e.g. ₹3500).
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Tap "Update Job Card" Your estimate is saved and linked to the job card permanently.
Invoices
Generate and share professional invoices
The Invoices Screen
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Summary at the top See your Total Invoices count and Total Amount earned (e.g. 4 invoices · ₹27,900).
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Search invoices Type a customer name or vehicle number to find any past invoice instantly.
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Date range filter Tap the date pills to switch between different billing periods.
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Each invoice card shows Vehicle number, invoice ID, customer name, vehicle model, date, and total amount.
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PAID badge A green PAID badge confirms the invoice has been settled by the customer.
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Tap "More details" Open the full invoice to view itemised parts, share as PDF, or resend via WhatsApp.
Once a job is complete, NexOTO generates a professional invoice from the job card data automatically — no manual typing required.
Complete
"Invoices"
Generated
WhatsApp / PDF
Staff Management
Add your team and control access
Adding a New Staff Member
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Go to Staff Members Find this under the Explore tab in the bottom navigation.
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Tap "+ Add New Staff Member" The purple button at the top of the Staff Members screen.
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Enter Full Name & Phone Number This identifies the staff member in job cards and activity logs.
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Select a Role Choose Admin, Manager, or Technician based on their responsibilities.
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Review Permissions Permissions are auto-set by role but can be customised (ON/OFF).
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Tap "Create" The staff member appears in your Team Members list immediately.
Managing Existing Staff
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Edit Details Tap "Edit Details" on any staff card to update their name, phone, role, or permissions.
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Toggle Status Mark a team member as Active or Inactive. Inactive staff cannot log in or perform actions.
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View History See every action a staff member has performed — useful for accountability.
Staff Roles Explained
Admin
Full access to everything — jobs, invoices, staff, reports, and settings.
Manager
Can manage jobs and view reports. Limited staff and settings access.
Technician
Can view and update job cards assigned to them. Cannot manage staff.
Role Permissions
What each role can and cannot do
| Permission | Admin | Manager | Technician |
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| canCreateJobCard | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| canEditJobCard | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| canManageStaff | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| canViewReports | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| canGenerateInvoice | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| canCancelJob | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
Activities Log
A full history of everything that happened
Understanding the Activity Log
Every status change and action in the app is recorded here in chronological order.
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Blue dot — Created A new job card was created for a vehicle.
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Orange dot — Work Started Technician has begun working on the vehicle (WIP).
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Purple dot — Ready for Delivery Work is done. Vehicle is ready for the customer to collect.
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Green dot — Service Completed Vehicle has been delivered to the customer successfully.
WhatsApp Updates
Keep customers informed automatically
NexOTO can send automatic status updates to your customers via WhatsApp at every stage of the job — no manual typing or calling needed.
📱 Example WhatsApp Message
Your vehicle UP78HS2626 (Tata Safari) is now Ready for Delivery at our workshop.
Services completed:
• AC Service
• AC Gas Refill
• Interior Cleaning
Total Amount: ₹3,500
Please visit us to collect your vehicle. Thank you for choosing us! 🙏
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Customer phone number is on the job card Make sure the phone number is entered when creating the job card.
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Update the job status Every time you change the status (e.g. WIP → Ready), a WhatsApp message can be triggered.
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Confirm the send A prompt will appear asking if you want to send the update to the customer.
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Customer receives the message The message is sent via WhatsApp with the vehicle details, services, and amount.
Quick Reference
The most common actions at a glance
| Task | Where to find it | Who can do it |
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| Create a new job card | Jobs tab → purple + button | Admin, Manager |
| Update job status | Open job card → change status | All staff |
| Add estimate / parts | Open job card → Estimate section | Admin, Manager |
| Generate an invoice | Open job card → Invoice button | Admin, Manager |
| Add a staff member | Explore → Staff Members → + Add | Admin only |
| View activity history | Explore → Activities | Admin, Manager |
| Send WhatsApp update | Update job status → confirm send | Admin, Manager |
| Filter jobs by status | Jobs tab → All dropdown | All staff |