Equipment financing

Capital for your shop equipment — Mechanics Financing

We connect independent auto repair shops and fleet maintenance centers with lenders for diagnostic scanners, heavy duty lifts, and facility expansion.

A soft credit inquiry does not affect your credit score.

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Industry specific terms
  • Diagnostic scanner
  • Two-post lift
  • Alignment rack
  • Shop working capital
  • Fleet maintenance
  • Facility upgrade
  • Heavy-duty gear
  • Business credit line
  • $5K–$500K Available funding amounts
  • 24–72 hours Typical time to funds
  • 1 soft pull No credit score impact

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How it works

How the money moves.

One soft check to match. One hard pull, and only from the lender you choose. That mechanism is why this is not a broker.

1
You
Submit your shop needs
Tell us what equipment you need and your shop financial background.
2
Us
Review lender offers
We filter our network to find lenders that match your specific credit profile.
3
You
Select your terms
Compare interest rates and repayment schedules to choose the best loan.
4
Lender
Receive your funds
The partner lender verifies the equipment invoice and deposits the capital.

Fast decisioning

  • Most applications get a response within one business day.
  • Minimal paperwork for loan requests under $100k.

Equipment focus

  • Lenders understand the depreciation of shop tools.
  • Flexible lease terms that match equipment lifespans.

Neutral advice

  • We earn fees from lenders, never from your business.
  • Our comparison tools prioritize your specific shop needs.
Why this exists

Why the usual lenders say no.

Your revenue is real. The problem is the form. Here is why traditional underwriting turns away healthy operators in this space, and what we do differently.

01

Low personal credit score

Traditional banks often reject shops for past personal credit blips.

Specialized lenders look at your shop revenue and equipment value instead.
02

Newer shop age

Lenders fear newer shops lack sufficient operational history.

We match startups with lenders who value growth potential over history.
03

Recent tax liens

Banks see tax issues as an automatic disqualifier for business loans.

Some lenders focus on current cash flow health rather than past tax status.
Composite scenarios

What a funded request actually looks like.

Composite illustrative scenarios, not specific borrowers. Each is built from the kinds of requests this niche routinely sees.

Illustrative Midwest · Equipment lease
$45K–$60K

Independent shop owner

New heavy duty lift and alignment rack for shop bay.

Illustrative South · Working capital
$15K–$25K

Fleet service manager

Upgraded OBD diagnostic scanners and software.

Illustrative Northeast · SBA loan
$75K–$100K

Engine rebuild specialist

Expansion of facility for heavy truck repair capacity.

Illustrative West · Equipment loan
$10K–$20K

General repair shop

Emergency repair for failed hydraulic pump on main lift.

How we label illustrative scenarios →

Stay updated

Shop management insights

Read our latest breakdown on 2026 industry trends and equipment depreciation cycles to help you make smarter facility investments.

Questions we get asked

Frequently asked.

Yes, many lenders allow you to finance used lifts and diagnostic tools. Depending on the age and condition of the machine, you can typically fund 70-100% of the purchase price, provided it is from a reputable dealer.