Get paid on the spot for servicing, MOTs, and repairs - no more chasing bank transfers or waiting for customers to 'pop back with the cash'.
Dojo
Compact, Andoid 7 Payment-only device with a 5-inch touchscreen. Built-in thermal printer along with Wi-Fi & 4G connectivity - ideal when payments need to be taken away from the counter. Configurable for integration and to take over-the-phone payments too
Shift4
Portable/countertop Android 10 terminal with 5.7-inch touchscreen and Payment & POS functionality. Built-in thermal printer along with Wi-Fi & 4g connectivity. Latest model from Pax includes on-screen merchant branding, intuitive over-the-phone payment flow, on-board POS features, as well as being configurable for full Shift4 POS integration (Dine & Delivery)
Independent garages, MOT centres, and vehicle repair workshops deal with higher-value transactions - servicing, brake replacements, MOTs, clutch jobs. Getting paid by card on the spot means no chasing bank transfers and better cash flow. No more “I’ll transfer you when I get home” that turns into a week of follow-up calls.
We understand how garages work and recommend terminals that handle the environment, the transaction values, and the reality of workshop life.
The Shift4 PAX A800 sits at the reception desk or parts counter, handles contactless, chip and PIN, and processes larger transactions reliably over a wired connection. Free for your first machine.
For mobile mechanics or workshops that want to take payment at the vehicle or in the yard, the Dojo PAX A920 connects over 4G and goes wherever you need it.
Customers calling to pay for parts or settle an invoice? Both terminals support over-the-phone card payments so you can take payment without the customer being present.
On a £500 repair, the difference between a 1.0% rate and 1.69% is over £3 per transaction. Across a week of jobs, that adds up. We compare providers to find the rate that works best for your typical invoice values.
At those values, the transaction rate matters significantly. On a £500 service, the difference between 1.25% (£6.25) and 1.69% (£8.45) is £2.20. Over a week of jobs, that's £10+ saved. For garages doing consistent mid-to-high-value work, a lower blended rate makes a measurable difference to the bottom line.
Yes. Over-the-phone (MOTO) payments are built into the terminals we supply. A customer calls to check if their car is ready, pays by card over the phone, and collects at their convenience. No waiting around, no chasing, no 'I'll pop in later'.
We've set up hundreds of garages; the environment has never been an issue, as modern card machines are built tough - at least any that uno provides will be more than up to the job.
It really does depend on how your business operates - there's no one 'best solution' for all, as a Fine Dining restaurant in Covent Garden has completely different operational requirements to a Market Trader in Glasgow's bustling Barras, or a Cardiff Arms Park pub. We make the effort to truly understand how your business actually operates - before recommending the best solution from a range of providers, not just one.
It varies by provider and model. With some providers, your first card machine comes with no upfront cost, no monthly rental, and no per-transaction fees - so your only cost is the processing rate on each sale you make. Additional terminals - or those from other providers - may well carry rental or per-transaction fees. The exact cost depends on your terminal type, provider, and monthly card turnover. Because uno works across multiple providers, we compare the real-world, overall costs and then find the most competitive deal for your specific situation.
We know for many UK independent buinesses cashflow is a daily struggle. We can offer various options, with settlement times ranging from just a few hours, to the full three days it takes providers to actually receive your customers money. Whatever your working requirements are, we'll find the ideal solution to match those needs.
Yes. Every payment terminal we recommend accepts contactless payments, including Apple Pay, Google Pay, and standard contactless cards. Contactless is now the default way most customers pay in the UK.
For most merchant-types this will be offered as a default payment option, available on-screen along with contactless and Chip'n'Pin. There are a small number of exceptional businesess operational-types where this is not the case - but for most, 'over-the-phone' payments will be offered as standard.
Any terminal uno suggests would allow you to easily identify the original transaction. If still within the same day as the sale, then the transaction could then be 'voided'(aka 'reversed'). Voids/Reverses are typically instantaneous. However, if that trading day's 'banking window' had closed (typically at Midnight) then it would technically be classed as a 'refund' - which would be subject to the bank's standard 3-5 processing timeframe to complete.
The great news for you is none of the providers uno works with have complicated anything! For those that require PCI of any sort atall, it really is a simple, painless process that just takes a few minutes per year!
Not with every provider. Several of the solutions we offer have no long-term contract - you can switch or cancel without penalty. We'll always be upfront about contract terms before suggesting you commit to anything.
Most businesses are up and running within a few days. We handle the supply, installation, and configuration so you can focus on serving your customers. We walk you through everything on-site - so you're confident from day one.
Going direct means you only see a single provider's products, at a single provider's prices. Because uno works across multiple providers, we can genuinely compare options and recommend the solution that suits your business - not just the only one we happen to sell! You also get a dedicated point of contact for ongoing support.
We make the effort to your business, understand how you take payments, and recommend the solution that genuinely fits - not the one with the biggest commission.