Workshop software forSA panel beaters.
Cloud-based workshop software you can log into from any PC in the shop or office.
- Access your jobs, quotes, and invoices from any laptop with a browser.
- Track when clients open a quote or invoice so you know who is engaged.
- Send quotes and invoices directly from PanelDesk, no exporting needed.
PanelDesk Workflow
Quote → Job Card → Final Costing → Invoice
Create Quote
Capture damage, labour, and parts in minutes.
Job Card
Convert accepted quotes into organised job cards.
Final Costing
Compare estimated vs actual and lock in your margin.
Invoice
Send a clean invoice straight from PanelDesk.
Product features
Features your workshop actually uses
No clutter, just the tools panel shops need every day in the quoting, job card and invoicing workflow.
Quotes → job cards → invoices
Run the whole job in one flow – from first estimate to final invoice.
Insurer-ready final costing
See what the job brought in at the end of the repair so you can close off with insurers cleanly.
Email sending built in
Send quotes and invoices directly from PanelDesk – no exporting, no juggling PDFs.
Simple reporting
View jobs in progress and see revenue for the month at a glance.
Cloud-based, any PC
Log in from any computer in the shop or office – nothing to install or maintain.
Managed backups
We handle the backups for you so your workshop data stays safe in the cloud.
Track when clients open quotes & invoices
See when customers view your links so you know who is engaged and who to follow up with.
Early Adopter Pricing (Only 20 Workshops)
Join as an early workshop, help shape PanelDesk, and lock in a better price. Early adopter slots will open in late January 2026.
R950 / month
R475 / month
50% off for your first 12 months
Limited to 20 South African workshops joining as early adopters.
- 3 users included
- Quotes → job cards → final costing → invoices
- Free onboarding & training
- Priority support from the founder
- 30-day money-back guarantee
No long-term contracts. You can cancel any time if it's not a fit for your shop.
Who it's for
Built for South African panel beater workshops
If you create quotes and job cards around vehicle damage, PanelDesk is for you.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Answering the main worries before you move your workshop onto new software.
How long does it take to get set up?
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Most workshops get fully set up the same day. Because the system is simple and cloud-based, you can start creating quotes and job cards immediately.
Is my data safe and backed up?
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Yes. All workshop data is stored securely in the cloud and backed up automatically. You’ll never lose quotes, job cards or invoices.
Can my admin staff and estimators use it at the same time?
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Yes. PanelDesk supports multiple users working at once. The Starter plan includes 3 users, and you’ll be able to expand this with future plans.
Does this replace my current quoting system?
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Yes. PanelDesk handles quotes, job cards, final costing and invoices in one place. Many shops keep their old system only for historic reference.
Will you train us?
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Yes. All founding workshops get free onboarding and training, done directly with the founder so your team is comfortable using PanelDesk.
Do we need to install anything?
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No installation needed. PanelDesk runs in the browser on any PC or laptop in your workshop or office.
What devices does it work on?
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Any computer with internet access — Windows PCs, office desktops and laptops. Mobile support is planned for a future release.
What if our internet goes down?
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You’ll still have all your data — nothing is lost. As soon as your connection returns, you can continue working in PanelDesk.
Can we send quotes and invoices from PanelDesk?
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Yes. You can send branded quotes and invoices directly from PanelDesk and see when clients open them.
Can we customise labour rates or add extras?
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Yes. You can customise labour rates, add extras, and capture parts, paint and outwork to match how your workshop operates.
Who do we contact if we need help?
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You get direct support from Sam, the founder. No call centres — just fast responses and quick fixes from the person building the product.
What if we want to stop using PanelDesk?
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You can cancel anytime. There are no long-term contracts — if PanelDesk isn’t a fit for your shop, you can leave at any time.
Does PanelDesk integrate with insurance companies?
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Not in the first version. Right now the focus is on getting your internal quoting, job card and invoicing workflow perfect.
Do you support multiple branches?
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Not in the Starter plan. Multi-branch support will come in a future plan once the core workflow is fully refined.
How does the 30-day money-back guarantee work?
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It’s completely risk free. If you don’t feel PanelDesk is right for your workshop within the first 30 days, you can ask for a full refund — no questions asked.
Built by Sam Fourie
Founder & Software Engineer · Pretoria, South AfricaYou can contact me directly at sam@paneldesk.co.za.
I’m a South African software engineer who spent the last three years building internal systems for global companies. Now I’m building tools for local workshops — fast, simple and founder-led.
What I've built before
Internal SaaS for Siemens & SupplyFrame
Designed and built two internal tools (solo) used daily by teams and executives.
High-volume trading automation
Automated tracking, reporting and payouts for a crypto arbitrage firm handling $4M+ per month.
Workflow automation for SA businesses
Delivered end-to-end systems for multi-million-rand companies across finance, ops and admin.
After years building internal tools for global companies, I realised something important: South African businesses deserve software that’s actually built around how they work — not overseas systems that don’t match our workflows. So I stepped away from the corporate path to build my own tools full-time. PanelDesk is the first of them — designed specifically for South African panel beaters and body shops.
My commitment to your workshop
- You get direct support from me — no call centres in another country.
- If something breaks or feels slow, I fix it fast and tell you what changed.
- Your feedback directly shapes the roadmap so PanelDesk fits how your shop works.