Quote faster
Build and send quotes in one flow, without exporting files or re-entering job details.
Built for South African panel beaters
Panel beating software that keeps your workshop moving.
Manage quotes, job cards, final costing, and invoicing in one connected system.
Core workflow
From quote to invoice
Store job photos and documents, then attach those saved files when sending quotes and invoices from PanelDesk.
01
Quotes
Build and send secure customer quotes with saved photos and supporting files.
02
Job Cards
Turn approved work into live repair jobs with statuses, notes, and parts.
03
Final Costing
Reconcile labour, parts, extras, and insurer splits before sign-off.
04
Invoicing
Issue the final invoice and attach saved supporting paperwork from the job.
Definition
What is PanelDesk?
PanelDesk is panel beating software for South African panel shops that need one connected system for quotes, job cards, final costing, invoicing, and customer communication.
It keeps the full repair flow in one place, from first quote to approved job card, final costing, invoice, and customer-facing customer portal.
No setup feeAccess anywhereOne connected workflow
Workflow
Quote to job card to final costing to invoice, all managed in one system.
Browser-based
Runs in the browser with no workshop server setup to maintain, and you can optionally install it as an app on desktop or phone in seconds, no app store needed.
Built for real panel shops
Every repair stays tied to its documents, costing, approvals, and invoice so South African panel beaters can move faster with fewer admin gaps.
Benefits
Cleaner handoffs across the whole job
Less admin, cleaner follow-ups, and fewer gaps between quote, job, costing, and invoice.
Follow up with better timing
See when quotes and invoices are opened so your team follows up with context.
Final costing stays current
Labour, parts, extras, and job changes stay aligned in the final costing workflow.
Every file stays on the job
Photos, PDFs, and documents remain attached to the repair, ready to reuse when emailing customers.
Send emails from PanelDesk
Send quotes and invoices from the platform, choosing saved job photos and documents as attachments when needed.
Switch with low risk
Start with no setup fee, a free customer list import, help migrating data from your previous system, and direct founder-led support.
Demo
See PanelDesk in action
A quick panel beating software demo covering quotes, jobs, final costing, and invoicing in one connected workflow.
Quote to invoice in one system
Keep the full workflow connected from first quote to final paperwork.
Send and track customer documents
Send quotes and invoices with saved supporting files attached, then see when customers open them.
Keep job changes tied to costing
Labour, parts, extras, and updates stay aligned in the final costing flow.
Who it's for
Built for South African panel shops
Practical software for workshops that need cleaner admin, tighter control, and fewer workflow gaps.
Independent panel shops
Built for teams that need faster quoting, cleaner job admin, and less back-and-forth.
Owner-managed workshops
Designed for shops that want more control without adding software overhead.
Insurance and retail workflows
Structured to keep both insurer-driven and direct customer work in one system.
Pricing
Straightforward pricing before you commit
Low-risk rollout terms for workshops that want to evaluate the fit properly.
Core plan
From R990/month
Core plan includes 3 users
30-day free trialNo setup feeNo credit card required to start
Start the trial, use it in your real workflow, and only continue if it fits your shop.
Founder-led onboarding and support included.
Support
Support & peace of mind
Clear help and practical response times for workshops rolling out new software.
24-hour response
Support requests are acknowledged within 24 business hours, Monday to Friday.
Direct WhatsApp support
Talk to PanelDesk directly for rollout, pricing, and day-to-day product questions.
Your data remains yours
Workshop data stays accessible to your business for as long as your subscription is active.
Direct support, clear communication, and no outsourced call-centre layer.
Founder
Built and supported by the founder
Direct accountability, clear communication, and product decisions shaped by real workshop use.
Sam Fourie
Founder & Software Engineer · Pretoria, South Africa
Contact me directly at sam@paneldesk.co.za.
I built PanelDesk to give South African panel shops simpler, more reliable software built around how local workshops actually work.
- Clear, direct support — no outsourced call centres.
- Issues are fixed quickly and communicated clearly.
- Feedback from real workshops directly shapes the product roadmap.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Answering the main worries before you move your workshop onto new software.
Panel beating software helps workshops manage quotes, job cards, final costing, invoices, and customer updates in one system. PanelDesk is built specifically for South African panel beaters.
It manages vehicle damage quoting, labour and parts, job cards, final costing, and invoicing. It also tracks customer approvals and job status across the workflow.
Yes. It is designed for independent and owner-managed workshops that want the full workflow in one place, without extra complexity.
Yes. PanelDesk runs in the browser on any PC with internet access, and the Core Plan includes 3 users working at the same time.
Most workshops are up and running the same day. You can start creating quotes and job cards immediately.
No install is required: PanelDesk runs in your browser on any PC or laptop in the workshop or office. If you prefer an app, you can optionally install PanelDesk on your desktop or add it to your phone's home screen in seconds, with no app store needed.
Yes. PanelDesk installs straight from your browser: add it to your phone's home screen or install it on your desktop in seconds, with no app store download. It opens in its own window like a native app and always stays up to date automatically.
Yes. Multiple users can work at the same time. The Core Plan includes 3 users.
Yes. You can run more than one company or branch under a single login. Each company keeps its own settings, branding, documents, and billing, and you switch between them from the sidebar without logging out.
Yes. Send quotes and invoices directly from PanelDesk, choose saved job photos or supporting documents to attach, and see when customers open them.
Yes. PanelDesk manages quotes, job cards, final costings, and invoices in one place. Many shops keep older systems only for historical reference.
Yes. PanelDesk supports insurance workflows with final costings and clearance certificates. If your insurer needs a specific format, we can help you align it.
Yes. Your workshop data is stored securely and backed up automatically, so your quotes, job cards, and invoices are protected. You can also export your own data any time.
Yes. TMS archive imports bring your historical quotes, invoices, parts orders, and attachments across, and your Sage Pastel customer list imports free from a CSV export. The PanelDesk team helps with migration as part of onboarding.
You can cancel anytime. There are no long-term contracts, and you can export your data whenever you want.
Ready to simplify your workshop admin?
Start using PanelDesk, the panel beating software built for South African workshops, to quote faster, reduce follow-ups, and manage jobs with less admin.
No setup fees. No credit card required to start.
Social proof
Built with real South African panel shops
Practical software shaped by live workshop use.
“We started using PanelDesk, and it has made quoting and follow-ups much easier for us. Because it is cloud-based, we can quote from anywhere and are not tied down to one location anymore. Having everything in one place - from quotes to invoices - has already saved us time.”
Brilliant Shine - Panel Beaters
Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa
“PanelDesk is straightforward, easy to use, and very user-friendly. We can handle everything inside the application, which keeps the whole process in one place and makes the day-to-day running of the workshop much simpler.”
Wizard Autobody
Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa