Auto repair, tire shops & car washes
Credit Card Processing for Auto Body and Collision Shops
An auto body shop often works from an estimate, then collects payment after repairs are finished. A customer may pay a deposit or settle an invoice remotely before picking up a vehicle. We look at how those payment types are priced on the statement.
Credit card processing for auto body and collision shops starts with what you already pay. Send one recent statement and a person reads your merchant account for auto body and collision shops line by line. Free, with no obligation.
Short answer
Can an auto body shop get a merchant account?
Yes, most auto body and collision shops can. The processor decides based on the business, the owner and processing history, so nobody can promise approval. Match each repair deposit and remote invoice payment to the final vehicle pickup balance. Send one recent statement and we will review it free.
What businesses like yours need
What auto body and collision shops need from processing
- Deposits associated with repair work
- Remote invoice payments when a customer is not at the shop
- Split payments across a deposit and a completed repair
- Larger repair tickets paid at vehicle pickup
- A service counter terminal for in-person collection
Products that fit
Setup that tends to fit
A shop should be able to match payments to estimates and final invoices, including deposits already collected. Compare counter payments with remote invoice options so staff know how each sale is entered.
Some auto body and collision shops also look at a cash discount program. Rules vary by state and by card brand, so read how cash discount credit card processing works and confirm with your provider before you use one.
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What to check on your statement
We check these and every other line during a merchant statement analysis. New to statements? Read how to read a merchant statement.
- Card-not-present pricing on remote invoice payments
- Retrieval and chargeback fees, which matter when a repair payment is disputed
- Monthly minimums during periods with fewer completed jobs
Send one auto body shop statement. We read every line and tell you what each fee is.
Send your statement for a free reviewAuto body and collision shops: common questions
Can an auto body shop qualify for a merchant account?
Most do. The processor decides approval based on the business, the owner and processing history. We help find a fit, but we cannot promise approval.
What should I send for the free statement review?
Send one recent monthly statement, every page. A PDF or clear photos work. Upload it on our contact page, and a person will read every line.
How do remote invoice payments affect processing?
A payment made without the card present can have different pricing from an in-person payment. We can identify the related pricing and fee lines in your statement.
How can I keep deposits clear on the final invoice?
Record the deposit against the repair and show the balance due when the work is complete. Ask your provider how the payment flow handles partial payments.
Send one statement. We read every line, free.
Upload one recent statement from your auto body shop. A person reads every fee and explains it in plain English. Free, no obligation.