Car mechanic profile page in Bulgaria: what to set up

What to include in your profile

Your Websta profile works like a business website. People in Bulgaria searching the marketplace by service and location will see your profile if you offer car repair or maintenance. Set up the following sections.

Start with a headline that describes what you do - for example, 'Car repairs and servicing' or 'Engine diagnostics and transmission work'. Add a short description of your work, the types of vehicles you service (cars, vans, trucks), and any specialisms like electrical work, welding, or classic car restoration. Mention whether you work on site or if customers bring vehicles to you.

Upload photos of your workspace, tools, completed work and any diagnostic equipment you use. Clear photos help people judge whether you have the setup for their job. Include photos of your workplace entrance if you have a premises.

List the main services you offer. Examples for Bulgaria include general car repairs, regular servicing, brake work, suspension, electrical diagnostics, tire replacement, and battery work. You do not need to list every possible job, but cover the main categories so people know what you handle.

Add your contact details and decide whether to use online booking or quote requests. If you prefer to discuss jobs first, use quote requests - customers describe their work and you reply with an estimate. If you handle straightforward jobs like tire changes or servicing, you can offer a booking slot. You can use both: some services for booking, others for quotes.

Languages to use

Publish your profile in Bulgarian and English. Most customers searching locally will use Bulgarian, but English text helps if you service vehicles owned by foreign residents or travelers. At minimum, translate your main service list and contact details into English; you can keep longer descriptions in Bulgarian if needed.

How people find mechanics in Bulgaria

On Websta, people search by location and service type. They enter their town or area and browse mechanics nearby. Many searches are specific - 'brake repair Sofia', 'car diagnostics Plovdiv', 'welding repair Varna' - so a clear service list and your town listed in your profile matter. Some customers post a task describing their job; mechanics in the area then make offers.

Outside Websta, people in Bulgaria search on Google, Facebook and local business directories. A Websta profile helps with local search because it carries your real location and services. When you set up your profile, make sure your town is correct - this affects whether you appear in local searches.

What to arrange as an independent mechanic

Before you launch your profile, check your legal status. If you work as a self-employed sole trader (физическо лице с професионална дейност) or you run a limited company, make sure your business registration with the tax office and the chamber of commerce is current. You need a valid taxpayer number.

For car repair work in Bulgaria, check with the local authority or your chamber of commerce whether you need specific certifications or licenses for your type of work. Requirements may vary for general repairs versus specialized work like transmission servicing.

You will need a bank account in your own name to receive payments from customers. Websta uses Stripe to process card payments and transfer the money to your bank account. Set this up before you start taking bookings.

Arrange your response time. Websta lets you set how quickly you reply to quote requests - typically within a few hours or one business day. Customers expect a response within 24 hours. If you take bookings, make sure your calendar is up to date so people see when you are available.

Decide on your service area. You can set a location radius on your profile - for example, 'within 5 km of Sofia' or 'across Bulgaria'. Be realistic about where you can work, whether you travel to customers or they come to you.

What to write in your first hour

Start by setting up the basic sections. Write a headline and a two-sentence description of what you do. Add your town and your main services. This takes 15 minutes and is enough for people to find you.

Next, add photos. Even three or four clear photos of your workspace or recent work help. A photo of your tools or a car you have repaired is enough to start.

Then add your contact method. If you are new to online platforms, start with quote requests - people describe their job and you reply. This lets you screen inquiries before committing to a time. Add a phone number or email so people can reach you if the quote request form is not clear.

After that, add a few key services. You do not need to write every job you do - focus on what brings in regular work. Examples: servicing, brakes, suspension, diagnostics, tire work.

Finally, add your town and make sure payment details are set up. Test a quote request to yourself to check it works.

After you go live

Keep your profile up to date. If you add a new service or change your working hours, update it. If you get photos of new work, add them every few weeks.

Respond to inquiries within 24 hours. On Websta, your response time shows in your profile and affects how often you appear in search results.

Take time to understand how local people search. Notice which services bring the most inquiries - this helps you decide what to promote.

Getting started with Websta

Visit the car mechanics marketplace on Websta and create a profile. You will need an email address and a phone number. The form asks for your town, service type, and business details. Set up your bank account for payouts through Stripe at the same time. The whole setup takes around 30 minutes if you have your information ready.