FREE DATA MIGRATION
Migrate from MechanicDesk
MechanicDesk has a built-in data export, so moving to BayAutomate is usually straightforward. In MechanicDesk, go to Settings → Data Export and Import, choose the data types and a date range, and the files are emailed to you as CSV or Excel. Send them to us and we migrate them free with a 6-month subscription, with the scope agreed once we've seen the export.
Early access: BayAutomate is onboarding Australian workshops now. Anything marked Coming soon or Planned isn't available yet. Everything else is included on every plan.
What to export
- In MechanicDesk, confirm your email under Settings → Workshop Details (the export is emailed there).
- Go to Settings → Data Export and Import.
- Select Customers, Vehicles, Suppliers, Inventory, Jobs and Invoices. Choose CSV.
- For large histories, export in monthly batches.
- Send us the files securely, and we confirm the scope in writing.
How your data maps across
| MechanicDesk | BayAutomate |
|---|---|
| Customers | Customers (contact details, marketing consent where recorded) |
| Vehicles | Vehicles (rego, VIN, make, model, odometer) |
| Jobs and invoices | Service history on each vehicle |
| Inventory | Stock items with cost and sell prices |
| Suppliers | Suppliers |
| Unpaid invoices | Opening balances on trade accounts at cut-over |
Things to watch for
- Export history in monthly batches if you have many years of jobs.
- Declined (deferred) work may live in job notes. Tell us where you record it, so follow-ups survive the move.
- Pick a month-end cut-over so account balances are clean.
The offer
FREE DATA MIGRATION, with a 6-month subscription. The exact scope is agreed after we check what your current system can export.
Status of what's on this page
| Capability | Status |
|---|---|
| Free assisted data migration Free with a 6-month subscription. Scope confirmed from what your current software can export. | Included |
| Customer and vehicle import (CSV) Upload a CSV: columns are matched automatically, a dry run shows duplicates, and re-importing the same export matches instead of duplicating. History, stock and balances are migrated by our team. | Included |
Checked 8 November 2026.
Questions
Is there a direct MechanicDesk importer?
An automated importer is in development. Until then our team migrates your export for you, free with a 6-month subscription.