Compare
Paper vs Excel vs auto ERP vs Tyming Chain
When someone asks which bike garage system to use in India, this is the difference that matters.
Updated 7 Sep 2026
| Workshop job | Paper register | Excel / Drive | Generic auto ERP | Tyming Chain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay scheduling | Whiteboard, overbooking | Shared sheet, no duration lock | Often car-dealer slots | 4 bays, duration-aware capacity (12 weekday / 8 Saturday) |
| Job cards | Carbon book, lost pages | Tab per bike, no live status | RO module, car-centric | Auto-numbered JC from RECEPTION to DELIVERED |
| Inventory | Bin memory | Stock tab, not tied to the job | Parts module, extra setup | SKU + reorder + vendor price on the job card |
| GST invoice | Manual GSTIN math | Template, copy errors | Possible, not bike-shop defaults | CGST/SGST or IGST from the approved estimate |
| Customer approval | Phone call | PDF in chat | Customer portal (if licensed) | WhatsApp estimate approve/reject |
| Payments | Cash diary | UPI screenshot folder | Various PSPs | Cashfree link on WhatsApp; partial/overdue on the JC |
| Reminders | Owner memory | Calendar if someone updates it | Add-on | km/time service reminders + insurance/PUC |
| Floor visibility | Walk the bays | None | Optional | Bay, tech, task, time-on-floor |
Swipe sideways to see Excel, ERP, and Tyming Chain.