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Built for vehicle detailing businesses

Vehicle detailing software to manage bookings, quotes & payments.

Take bookings, send professional quotes for detail packages, collect deposits, and invoice on completion. Give clients a premium experience from first contact to final finish.

30-day free trialEvery feature, every planFrom £34.99/mo inc VAT

What's included

  • Professional quotes & invoices
  • Visual job scheduling
  • Android app with offline modeNew
  • AI business reports (HiveIntel)
  • SMS messaging & automations
  • Finance Ledger & VAT reporting
  • Stripe payments on all plans
  • Customer self-service portal
  • Site log with photos & checklists
  • RAMS, certificates & checklists
  • 30-day free trial

built for your business

Booking software for vehicle detailing businesses

Package quotes

Quote for full details, paint correction, ceramic coating, and interior deep cleans. Itemise packages clearly and send a branded quote instantly.

Booking management

Manage your diary with a visual calendar. Block off preparation time, handle multi-day bookings, and keep your schedule organised.

Deposits & payments

Request a deposit to secure bookings and collect the balance on completion via Stripe. Professional and hassle-free.

Client history

Record vehicle details, past services, and customer preferences. Know exactly what treatments a car has had before.

Customer portal

Clients can log in to view their booking history, approve quotes, and make payments - all from a branded portal.

Revenue tracking

HiveIntel shows revenue by service type, peak booking periods, and your most valuable customers.

Why UK vehicle detailing businesses choose HiveSuite

Vehicle detailing is a premium service - and your business systems should reflect that. HiveSuite gives detailing businesses one platform to manage bookings, build detailed package quotes, collect deposits, store client and vehicle records, and invoice professionally. Whether you are a mobile detailer working from a van or running a unit-based studio offering paint correction and ceramic coating, HiveSuite keeps your operations slick and your clients impressed.

HiveSuite is UK-built, priced in GBP including VAT, and designed for how UK service businesses actually work. No per-user pricing, no feature locks - every plan includes everything from day one.

Quoting for detailing packages

Detailing quotes need to clearly show what is included in each package - wash, decontamination, polish, paint correction, ceramic coating, interior deep clean. HiveSuite lets you build detailed, itemised quotes on your phone with each stage broken out. Send multi-option quotes so clients can choose between a maintenance wash, a full detail, or a paint correction package.

HiveAssist, the built-in AI assistant, drafts quote line items from a short description of the work. Quotes are branded with your business name and logo and can be accepted online with a single click.

Deposits and booking confirmation

Detailing work often requires advance booking and preparation. HiveSuite lets you collect a deposit via Stripe when the client accepts the quote - securing the booking before you block out time in your diary. Invoice the remaining balance on completion. This reduces no-shows and protects your time.

Client records and vehicle history

Detailing clients care about their vehicles and expect a personal service. HiveSuite stores vehicle registration, make, model, colour, and all past treatments on each client record. When a client rebooks, you know exactly what was done last time and can recommend maintenance or follow-up treatments. The customer portal lets clients view their treatment history, approve quotes, and pay invoices from a branded login.

Managing your detailing diary

HivePlanner is a visual drag-and-drop calendar that lets you manage bookings, block off preparation and drying time, and handle multi-day jobs for paint correction or ceramic coating. See your full week at a glance and avoid overbooking. If plans change, drag a job to a new slot.

Online bookings from your website

Add a HiveSuite form to your website, Instagram bio link or Google Business profile and clients can send their vehicle details and the package they want. Add a booking slot and they pick a date and one of your free times. Each booking lands in HivePlanner Requests, and approving it puts the job in your diary at that time. Every enquiry creates a customer record and a draft quote, so nothing is typed twice. See how online booking works.

Invoicing and professional payments

With Stripe connected, every invoice includes a payment link for instant card payment. Send professional branded invoices that match the premium experience your clients expect. The invoice reminder board tracks outstanding payments at a glance.

Built for UK detailing businesses

HiveSuite is designed from the ground up for UK service businesses - GBP pricing that includes VAT and workflows that match how UK detailing businesses actually operate. Plans start from just £34.99 per month with a 30-day free trial and no credit card required. Every plan includes every feature.

how it works

Quote it. Book it. Get paid.

  1. 1

    Quote on-site

    Create a professional branded quote from your phone while still with the customer. Send it instantly by email.

  2. 2

    Schedule & dispatch

    Drag the job onto your visual calendar. Assign to a team member. They see it on HiveCrew immediately.

  3. 3

    Invoice & get paid

    Convert the quote to an invoice in one click, or raise it from the job with the parts and hours used. Add a Stripe payment link so customers can pay online.

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make it yours

Customise every workflow to fit your business

Every business works differently. HiveSuite gives you the tools to tailor quotes, invoices, jobs, and customer records to match the way you actually work - no developer needed.

Custom fields

Add your own fields to customers, quotes, invoices, and jobs. Text, dropdowns, dates, multi-select, checkboxes - capture exactly what your business needs.

Calculated fields & surcharges

Build formulas that auto-calculate values on quotes and invoices. Add surcharge fields that feed directly into your totals - no manual maths.

Custom statuses & workflows

Define your own job, quote, and invoice statuses with custom colours and transition rules. Match the stages your business actually uses.

Custom document templates

Design your own quote and invoice PDFs with your branding. Custom fields and calculated values pull through automatically.

Enquiry & booking formsNew

Add forms to your website that create customers and draft quotes in HiveSuite, let customers pick a booking slot, and track every lead to Won in one inbox. Capture the information that matters to your trade.

Always evolving

HiveSuite is actively developed based on user feedback. New workflow customisations and features are added regularly - if something is missing, let us know.

the full platform

The whole platform. One subscription.

Every plan includes every product - no picking and choosing.

HiveCRM

Customers, quotes, invoices

Every customer, quote and invoice in one place, so nothing is typed twice.

  • Quote to invoice in seconds
  • Recurring invoices
  • Stock and purchase orders
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HivePlanner

Scheduling and pipeline

Drag jobs onto the calendar, see who is free and catch clashes early.

  • Drag, resize or click to book
  • Conflict detection
  • Pipeline board and site log
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HiveIntelUpdated

Ask, reports, dashboards

Ask about your business in plain English and get a report back in seconds.

  • Ask in your own words
  • Highlights and dashboards
  • CSV, Excel and PDF
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HiveCrewUpdated

Your team, in sync

Everyone sees their next job first, tracks time and updates jobs from site.

  • On my way, Arrived, Complete
  • Photos, videos and sign-off
  • Granular permissions
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HiveHireNew

Equipment hire and rental

Hire out kit from your stock list, priced from rate cards and booked onto jobs.

  • Rate cards and live availability
  • Dispatch and return with photos
  • Invoice on return or monthly
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HiveFleetNew

Vans, plant and drivers

MOT, tax and insurance reminders, daily vehicle checks and vehicles booked onto jobs.

  • Registration lookup and MOT history
  • Vehicle checks from HiveCrew
  • Fines and licence checks
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HiveChatNew

Team chat

Direct messages, channels and a chat on every job, for your office and your crew.

  • A chat on every job
  • Photos, videos and voice notes
  • Urgent messages people confirm
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HiveLeaveNew

Holiday and absence

Allowances, requests and sickness, checked every time someone is booked.

  • Requests and approvals
  • UK bank holidays and closures
  • Warns before you book
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Deep dive into key features

simple pricing

All features. Every plan.

No feature locks and no per-module pricing. Prices include VAT. Month-to-month, cancel any time.

Solo

£34.99/mo inc VAT

1 admin/staff, 2 crew

  • Every feature included
  • Customer portal and Stripe
  • 30-day free trial
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Growing Team

£149.99/mo inc VAT

10 admin/staff, 10 crew

  • Every feature included
  • Customer portal and Stripe
  • 30-day free trial
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Professional

£249.99/mo inc VAT

20 admin/staff, unlimited crew

  • Every feature included
  • Customer portal and Stripe
  • 30-day free trial
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Enterprise

£499.99/mo inc VAT

Up to 50 users

  • Every feature included
  • Customer portal and Stripe
  • 30-day free trial
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overheard in the hive

Trusted by UK trades & service businesses.

"Moving from WhatsApp to HiveSuite was the best move I've made for my locksmith business."

The automation handles my website leads and quotes while I'm out on jobs, and HiveIntel found over £300 in unpaid invoices I'd completely forgotten about.

beforeJobs over WhatsApp, manually tracking who owed what
afterLeads handled automatically, unpaid invoices flagged, card payments on site
K
KayLocksmith
"I can literally ask 'who hasn't paid me yet' and get the answer in seconds."

Typos? Doesn't matter. If you're running everything from your phone, this just works.

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James W.Landscaper
"HiveSuite is by far the easiest management tool I've used for a small business."

Working directly with the developers to shape new features has made a real difference to how I run things.

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Paul M.Small business owner

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common questions

Frequently asked

More in our pricing FAQ.

Is HiveSuite suitable for vehicle detailing businesses?

Yes. HiveSuite is used by vehicle detailing businesses across the UK - from mobile detailers working out of a van to unit-based studios offering paint correction, ceramic coating, and interior deep cleans. Whether you work solo or run a team, it handles bookings, quotes, deposits, client records, and invoicing. Plans start at £34.99/month inc. VAT.

What is the best software for vehicle detailing businesses in the UK?

HiveSuite is built specifically for UK service businesses including vehicle detailers. Unlike US-built platforms adapted for the UK market, HiveSuite is designed from the ground up with GBP pricing including VAT. Plans start from £34.99/month with every feature included.

Can I take deposits to secure bookings?

Yes. Send a quote with a deposit payment link via Stripe. Once the deposit is paid, the booking is confirmed. The remaining balance can be invoiced on completion. Stripe is included on all plans.

Can I manage multi-day detailing jobs?

Yes. HiveSuite handles jobs of any duration. You can block off multiple days for a single vehicle and track the progress through each stage.

Can I store vehicle details and service history per client?

Yes. Record vehicle registration, make, model, colour, and all past services on each customer record. When a client rebooks, you already know their vehicle and what treatments it has had - great for building loyalty and recommending maintenance packages.

Can I quote for different detailing packages?

Yes. Build quotes with itemised line items for each package - wash, full detail, paint correction, ceramic coating, interior deep clean - and send a professional branded quote by email. HiveAssist can draft line items from a short job description. Customers approve and pay through the customer portal.

How much does HiveSuite cost?

Plans start from £34.99/month (Solo) and go up to £499.99/month (Enterprise). All plans include every feature - quotes, invoicing, scheduling, HiveIntel AI reporting, customer portal, and more. Prices include VAT.

Is there a free trial?

Yes - every plan includes a full 30-day free trial with no credit card required. You get access to all features from day one.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes. HiveSuite is fully responsive on any device. Team members access their jobs through HiveCrew, which is available as a native app on Android and as an installable web app on iPhone.

Does HiveSuite work without a signal?

Yes, on Android. The HiveSuite Android app has offline mode switched on for every account: your upcoming and overdue jobs, customer details, site notes and checklists are saved to the phone, and anything you change syncs when you are back online. On iPhone, HiveSuite runs as an installable web app and needs a connection.

Is it built for UK businesses?

Yes. HiveSuite is built and supported by a UK-based team, priced in GBP including VAT, and designed for UK contractors and mobile service businesses.

Can I cancel any time?

Yes. Plans are month to month with no contracts, and you can cancel whenever you like from your account settings, with no cancellation fees. You keep access until the end of your current billing period or free trial, so export any data you need before then. Refunds are covered by our Refund & Cancellation Policy.

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