Looking for an Auto Garage Network alternative?
Torq'd is the plug-and-play garage management system that gets your workshop productive in minutes — not weeks.
If you're evaluating Auto Garage Network (AGN), you've probably noticed the promise of deep analytics and mobile technician tracking — but also the sheer number of screens, clicks, and configuration steps between you and actually getting work done. Torq'd takes the opposite approach: minimal clicks, maximum clarity. A clean interface your whole team uses confidently from day one without training, babysitting, or a manual. Flat pricing, unlimited users, every feature included.
Common frustrations with Auto Garage Network solved by Torq'd
Here's what garage owners tell us they struggle with — and how Torq'd is designed differently.
The Frustration
Overwhelming number of clicks to complete basic tasks — simple jobs like booking or invoicing require navigating through multiple screens and menus.
With Torq'd
Streamlined workflows where common tasks take 2–3 clicks, not 20. Book a job, raise a quote, convert to invoice — all without leaving the screen you're on.
The Frustration
Steep learning curve with an interface that demands significant time investment before staff feel confident using it independently.
With Torq'd
Zero-training interface designed around how garages actually think. Your mechanics, reception and managers are productive within minutes — not after weeks of training sessions.
The Frustration
Constant babysitting required — the system needs ongoing attention to keep workflows running smoothly rather than working quietly in the background.
With Torq'd
Set it and forget it. Online bookings land in your calendar, WhatsApp confirmations send automatically, stock updates happen in real-time. The system works for you, not the other way around.
The Frustration
Complex digital ecosystem with layered dashboards, predictive analytics, and vendor mapping screens that most independent garages never touch.
With Torq'd
Every screen earns its place. No bloat, no unused modules, no buried settings. Clean role-based views show each team member exactly what they need — nothing more.
The Frustration
Separate mobile app that adds another interface to learn on top of the already complex desktop platform.
With Torq'd
One responsive platform that works identically on desktop, tablet, and phone. Same simple interface everywhere — no second app to install, learn, or keep updated.
The Frustration
Extended onboarding with customised training sessions and configuration marathons before your garage can go live.
With Torq'd
Sign up in 60 seconds, we migrate your data, and you're live same day. No configuration marathon, no training schedule, no waiting weeks to be productive.
What you get with Torq'd
Everything you need to run a professional workshop — built from the ground up for how modern garages actually work.
Live GSF Parts Integration
Search, price, and order parts from the UK national supplier network without leaving your quote screen.
Smart Booking Calendar
Drag-and-drop scheduling with real-time technician updates. Online booking included at no extra cost.
Quotes to Invoices
Build quotes with parts and labour markup, convert to professional invoices in one click. Xero-ready.
Workshop Analytics
See staff productivity, job completion rates, and revenue at a glance. Data-driven decisions, not guesswork.
Switching from Auto Garage Network is painless
We handle the heavy lifting. Your customer data, vehicle history and records come with you.
Sign Up in 60 Seconds
Start your 1-month free trial instantly. No credit card required.
We Migrate Your Data
Our team helps you securely import your existing customer records and vehicle history from Auto Garage Network.
Go Live Same Day
Start booking, quoting, and ordering parts through GSF on day one. Your team picks it up instantly.
Frequently asked questions
How does Torq'd compare to Auto Garage Network?
They solve the same problem but in fundamentally different ways. AGN builds deep — layers of analytics, separate mobile apps, detailed vendor mapping, and efficiency dashboards that require time to learn and configure. Torq'd builds simple — one clean platform where booking a job, ordering parts, and invoicing a customer each take a handful of clicks. Built-in GSF parts integration, WhatsApp messaging with 98% open rates, and flat pricing with unlimited users. If you want a system that works straight out of the box without needing to be babysat, Torq'd is the better fit.
Why do garages find AGN difficult to use day-to-day?
The most common feedback we hear from garages switching from AGN is about the number of clicks and screens needed for basic tasks. What should be a quick booking or quote ends up requiring navigation through multiple menus and sub-screens. Torq'd is designed the opposite way — common tasks are always 2–3 clicks maximum. Your reception staff, mechanics, and managers all find their way around immediately without training.
Does Torq'd have a mobile app like Auto Garage Network?
Torq'd doesn't need a separate mobile app because the entire platform is fully responsive and works perfectly on any phone, tablet, or desktop browser. This means one interface to learn, not two. Your mechanics can update jobs, upload health check photos, and track progress from their phone on the workshop floor — through the same clean interface they already know from desktop.
Can Torq'd do vehicle health checks like AGN's digital inspections?
Yes. Torq'd includes dealer-level vehicle health checks with photo and video uploads as standard in every plan. The difference is how you get there — it's two taps from the job sheet, not buried behind multiple screens. Technicians capture condition evidence directly from the workshop floor, and professional reports are shared with customers automatically.
Does Torq'd track mechanic efficiency like AGN?
Yes. Torq'd includes built-in mechanic timers that track job duration, productivity, and completion rates. The difference is it's integrated naturally into the job workflow rather than requiring a separate mobile app and complex dashboard configuration. You get the insights without the setup overhead or the learning curve.
What about customer communication? AGN sends breakdown summaries to customers.
Torq'd uses WhatsApp messaging — which achieves a 98% open rate compared to email's 20%. Booking confirmations, service updates, health check reports, and payment links all go directly to your customer's WhatsApp automatically. No manual steps, no babysitting the process. Messages actually get read because they arrive where your customers already are.
Is Torq'd genuinely quicker to set up than Auto Garage Network?
Night and day. AGN promotes its comprehensive onboarding with customised training sessions — which tells you how much time your team needs before they're independent. Torq'd is designed so your team is productive within minutes of signing up. We handle data migration, the interface requires zero training, and you're fully live same day. No weeks of setup, no training schedules, no ongoing hand-holding.
What does Torq'd cost compared to Auto Garage Network?
Torq'd offers transparent flat-rate pricing: Professional at £90/month and Enterprise at £199/month, both with unlimited users included. No per-user charges, no setup fees, no module add-ons, no surprise costs as your team grows. 1-month free trial with no card required.
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