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MechanicDesk automation: stop typing invoices, start fixing cars

MechanicDesk is great workshop software — but it can't type your supplier invoices in for you. That job still lands on a human, at 5–10 minutes per invoice. Data Entry Pro is the missing automation layer: AI-powered invoice extraction plus hands-free data entry that works inside your existing MechanicDesk account. Here's exactly what it automates and how.

Feature-by-feature comparison

FeatureData Entry ProAlternative
Supplier invoice data entryYes — fully automated, AI reads every line itemManual typing, 5–10 min per invoice
PO matching & receiptingYes — finds the PO, receipts items automaticallyManual lookup and line-by-line receipting
Back orders on part-deliveryYes — created automaticallyEasy to miss, done by hand
PDF attached to the billYes — original invoice attached every timeOften skipped when busy
Missing productsYes — created on the fly (optional)Bill stalls until someone creates the part
Batch processingYes — 50+ invoices at onceOne at a time
Typos and transposed digitsNo — extraction is 99%+ accurate and reviewableHuman error is inevitable at volume

How it fits together

  1. 1

    Connect your MechanicDesk credentials once in Settings (stored encrypted, used only for automation).

  2. 2

    Drag supplier PDF invoices into Data Entry Pro — any supplier, any format.

  3. 3

    AI extracts every field; you review and press Process.

  4. 4

    The automation enters bills or matches POs inside MechanicDesk exactly like a (very fast) human would.

  5. 5

    Check the results in MechanicDesk — bill entered, PDF attached, finalized.

Frequently asked questions

What is MechanicDesk automation?

MechanicDesk automation means using software to do the repetitive data-entry work inside MechanicDesk automatically — most commonly entering supplier invoices, matching purchase orders, receipting stock and attaching invoice PDFs. Data Entry Pro does all of this using AI invoice extraction plus browser automation that operates your MechanicDesk account on your behalf.

Is Data Entry Pro an official MechanicDesk integration?

Data Entry Pro is an independent Australian tool that automates data entry inside your own MechanicDesk account using your credentials, with your authorisation. There's nothing to install and no changes to your MechanicDesk setup.

Is it safe to automate my MechanicDesk account?

Your credentials are stored encrypted and used solely for the automation you trigger. Every action is logged, bills can be left 'in progress' for review instead of finalized, and built-in safety checks abort rather than enter questionable data.

How much time does MechanicDesk automation save?

A workshop processing 150 supplier invoices a month at ~5 minutes each spends about 12.5 hours on data entry. Data Entry Pro reduces the human involvement to a quick review — most customers get 10+ hours a month back.

What does it cost?

A$79/month for 200 invoices, A$149/month for 600, or A$249/month for 1,000. 7-day free trial with 10 invoices, no credit card required.

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