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MotorDesk

By MotorDesk
5 out of 5 stars
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MotorDesk is a connected dealership management ecosystem that brings buying, stock, websites, 50+ sales channels, enquiries, sales, finance, workshop and invoicing together, with live Xero sync of invoices, credit notes and purchase invoices, including HMRC margin scheme VAT.
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Listed for
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June 2023

Overview

MotorDesk is a connected dealership management ecosystem for automotive retailers of every size, from a five-car start-up to franchised dealers, car supermarkets and multi-site groups. It brings vehicle buying, appraisals and valuations, stock, dealership websites, 50+ sales channels, every customer enquiry, sales, an end-to-end finance journey, reconditioning, workshop and garage, invoicing and accounts together in one platform.

Everything works from one vehicle record. Add a car once and it is advertised, enquired about, sold, financed, invoiced and in Xero without anyone typing it twice.

What MotorDesk includes:

  • Buying, appraisals and valuations, with purchased vehicles moved straight into stock
  • Stock management: add vehicles by registration, upload photos from the mobile app, generate AI descriptions and track cost and margin on every car
  • Prep, reconditioning, workshop and garage: job boards, condition reports and technician time tracking
  • SEO-optimised dealership websites built on live stock, with integrated finance and optional online checkout
  • Automatic advertising to 50+ sales channels, including Auto Trader, CarGurus, Gumtree, AA Cars and carwow
  • One inbox for enquiries from live chat, email, phone, Auto Trader, WhatsApp, Messenger and Instagram, with AI-drafted replies
  • Deal building, part-exchanges, eSign, deposits and card payments through Stripe and takepayments
  • An end-to-end finance journey, with finance quotes and proposals inside each deal and compliance records linked to customers
  • Vehicle sales invoicing and purchase invoicing designed for dealerships, with margin scheme and standard VAT
  • Marketing and social media tools, review collection and 35+ reports across sales, stock, margins and VAT

Built for dealers and their accountants:

MotorDesk's invoicing is designed around how vehicles are bought and sold. Sales invoices are raised directly from the deal, with the vehicle, customer, part-exchange, finance, add-ons and deposits already included, and purchase invoices are recorded as stock is bought. AI can read supplier invoices to reduce manual entry. Every invoice, credit note and purchase invoice then syncs live to Xero, so your books stay up to date as vehicles are bought and sold, and your accountant has accurate figures for margin scheme VAT and reconciliation.

MotorDesk is available on desktop, iPhone and Android, and includes help switching from your current system, with stock and records imported and support through go-live. There is no minimum contract, and you can try every feature free for 30 days with no payment details required.

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MotorDesk + Xero

MotorDesk is a Xero-certified integration that provides live synchronisation between MotorDesk and Xero. When you create or edit an invoice in MotorDesk, it is typically created or updated in Xero within a few seconds, so there are no manual exports, CSV imports or duplicate data entry.

What syncs to Xero:

  • Sales invoices for vehicle sales, created directly from the deal in MotorDesk
  • Credit notes
  • Purchase invoices for vehicles and supplier costs (optional, and can be switched on or off)
  • Customers and contacts created in MotorDesk
  • Accounting codes from your Xero chart of accounts
  • Margin scheme and standard VAT, calculated in MotorDesk and reflected in Xero

Margin scheme VAT:

MotorDesk is built for dealers who sell used vehicles under the VAT margin scheme. It automates margin VAT calculations on each vehicle using the purchase and sale price held on the vehicle record, and passes the correct figures to Xero. This simplifies VAT returns and reduces the risk of errors from manual calculations.

Accounting codes:

MotorDesk automatically maps invoices and purchase invoices to accounting codes from your Xero chart of accounts, and you can adjust these at any time.

How to connect:

  1. Connect Xero from MotorDesk's accounting settings and authorise access.
  2. Review your sync settings and start invoicing. Everything appears in Xero automatically.

MotorDesk's support team can help you set up the connection and choose your accounting codes.

Setup guidance is available in the MotorDesk help centre at help.motordesk.com.

Pricing plans

This app includes a free 30 day trial

*All prices are exclusive of tax

Starter Plan

GBP 79.00 /month
  • 5 Vehicles For Sale
  • 1 Staff/Email Account

Growth Plan

GBP 149.00 /month
  • 25 Vehicles For Sale
  • 3 Staff/Email Accounts

Scale Plan

GBP 269.00 /month
  • 50 Vehicles For Sale
  • 5 Staff/Email Accounts

Reviews & ratings

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Richard Stanley
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5 out of 5 stars
MotorDesk has been an excellent addition to our workflow. The platform integrates smoothly with Xero, significantly reducing manual data entry and improving accuracy across invoicing, stock, and accounting. It is well suited to motor traders who require clear visibility over vehicle costs and margins, and the automation saves a considerable amount of administrative time. Support has been responsive and knowledgeable, and the system continues to improve with regular updates. Overall, MotorDesk has streamlined our processes and added genuine operational value to the business.
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Kris Strang van den Heuvel
Posted
5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant!

We've come from a bloated manufacturer recommended DMS to MotorDesk sync'd with Xero - I can't tell you how impressed we are with the whole package. With stock control from purchase to invoice, and integration with our Wordpress website we would highly recommend MotorDesk for those using a GMS like KIS with Xero alongside for the accounting. It's easy to use, intuitive and cost effective. Highly recommended!
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Additional info

Shared data

Xero
MotorDesk
Invoicesshared from MotorDesk to Xero
Credit Notesshared from MotorDesk to Xero
Contactsshared from Xero to MotorDesk and from MotorDesk to Xero
Accountsshared from Xero to MotorDesk
Tax Ratesshared from MotorDesk to Xero
Journalsshared from MotorDesk to Xero
Itemsshared from MotorDesk to Xero

Functions

CRM and marketingInventory

Industries

Automotive

App details

By MotorDesk
Added in 2023

Countries

Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom

Languages

English

Support

Setup walkthroughContact supportcontact@motordesk.com

Contact

01473 598100

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