Pro diagnostic reports & invoicing for mobile auto freelancers – impress clients, get paid faster
Freelancers in automotive diagnostics face prohibitively high costs and a lack of affordable, mobile-friendly tools, forcing them to rely on shops instead of working independently.
FixReport turns OBD scans or manual inputs into branded PDF reports with photos, codes, and repair quotes. Built for on-site use, it includes invoicing and payment links to close deals immediately. No more scribbled notes – professional tools at low cost.
Independent freelancers specializing in automotive diagnostics and mobile repairs
Tailored report builder for mobile diagnostics with integrated Stripe invoicing, freelancer-only templates.
professional
Drag-drop editor for diagnostics, photos, quotes.
Upload scan data or manual DTC entry.
Customizable pro templates for mechanics.
Annotate and embed repair photos.
Generate invoices with payment links.
Self-serve report access and payments.
Follow-up reminders for unpaid quotes.
Email reports to multiple clients.
Mobile e-signatures on reports.
Export to Google Sheets.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| business_name | text | Yes |
| logo_url | text | Yes |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| client_name | text | No |
| dtc_data | jsonb | Yes |
| photos | text[] | Yes |
| pdf_url | text | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| report_id | uuid | No |
| amount | int | No |
| status | text | No |
| stripe_id | text | Yes |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| config_json | jsonb | No |
Relationships:
/api/reportsCreate report draft
/api/reports/:id/pdfGenerate PDF
/api/invoicesCreate invoice with Stripe session
/api/clients/public/:tokenClient portal view
/api/templatesList user templates
No invoicing
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 60 | 3% | $63 | $756 |
| Month 6 | 450 | 6% | $945 | $11,340 |
Mobile diagnostic PDFs + invoices for freelancers – close deals on-site.
Offer free Pro month to 10 freelancers from Upwork auto repair gigs. Share demo reports in 'Mobile Mechanic' LinkedIn groups. Cold email from Hunter.io lists of diagnostic freelancers with personalized pains.
Full shop management
Overkill for solos, desktop-heavy
Mobile-first, reports-focused, cheaper
Enterprise features
Not for independents
Solo freelancer pricing and simplicity
Template marketplace from user contributions + payment data insights.
Boom in mobile repairs + demand for digital invoicing post-pandemic cashless shift.
PDF rendering on mobile
Use mature libs, test devices
Resistance to digital reports
Free tier demos
Stripe fees eat margins
Pass-through pricing
Success: 70% want digital tool
Success: 15 active weekly
Success: $500 MRR
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