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Website hosting continuity
Your existing workshop website remains hosted and available, subject to transition and opt-in confirmation.
Website continuity for independent workshops
Keep your workshop website live.
Mechanic HQ gives eligible repairers a simple way to continue their existing workshop website, avoid a rebuild and access practical digital support from Kobe Creations.
You can expect further transition information from an email address ending in @mechanichq.com.au.
Basic plan
A low-cost way to keep your current website online.
The basic plan is intended for repairers who simply want their current website to keep operating without needing to start again.
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Existing enquiries
Current enquiry or booking functionality can continue where it is already active and technically available.
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Support contact
Mechanic HQ becomes your direct support contact for website-related questions, updates and future options.
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Basic maintenance
We manage the core platform, hosting and reasonable technical maintenance needed to keep the service operating.
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No rebuild required
The continuity option is designed to avoid the cost and effort of setting up a brand-new site immediately.
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Upgrade path
Start simple, then add better digital features later if your workshop needs more visibility, enquiries or tools.
Future enhancements
Practical upgrades for workshops that want to grow.
Once the transition is complete, Mechanic HQ plans to offer optional improvements to help independent repairers look better online and handle enquiries more easily.
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Improved workshop profile
Better page layout, clearer services, stronger calls to action and more useful information for customers.
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Google visibility support
Google Business Profile support, maps improvements and local search basics for workshops.
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Directory listing
Future Mechanic HQ listing opportunities to help customers find participating repairers by location and service.
SMS
Booking tools
Options for SMS reminders, enquiry follow-up and simple customer communication workflows.
AI
AI search visibility
Practical support to improve how workshop information is structured for modern search and AI discovery.
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Reporting and updates
Future reporting, content updates and digital marketing services for repairers wanting more than the basics.
How it works
A simple opt-in process.
The transition is designed to be clear and low effort for mechanics.
Receive notice
You receive communication about the transition of the previous website program.
Hear from Mechanic HQ
Mechanic HQ will email you with information about continuing your website.
Opt in
Confirm that you want to keep your existing website live under the basic continuity plan.
Stay online
Mechanic HQ manages the website, support and future upgrade options directly with you.
Questions
Frequently asked questions.
Is the $12.50/month plan mandatory?
No. It is an opt-in option for repairers who want to keep their current website live.
Will this change my Burson trading account?
No. Mechanic HQ is only handling the website continuity and related digital services. Your Burson trading account remains separate.
What happens if I do not opt in?
If you do not opt in, your existing website may be decommissioned as part of the program transition.
Who is behind Mechanic HQ?
Mechanic HQ is operated by Kobe Creations, the website support provider involved in maintaining the previous workshop website platform.