LONDON, 17 March 2026: ClearCourse, the provider of industry-specific software and embedded payment solutions for SMEs, today announces the acquisition of Motasoft Ltd, a specialist provider of garage management and operational technology for the independent automotive aftermarket.
Founded in 2007, Motasoft has evolved into a leading technology provider, serving over 1,200 automotive businesses across the UK, from small to medium independent garages, to fast-fit tyre centres. Its core platform, Virtual Garage Manager (VGM),combines decades of practical experience with the real-world operational needs of independent automotive businesses to support end-to-end workflows, including workshop and job management, managing customer and vehicle records, and customer-facing booking solutions.
Motasoft was built to provide independent garages with affordable, integrated technology that enables them to compete effectively with larger dealers and national chains. Developed with a customer-first and industry-focused mindset, the all-in-one, cloud-based ecosystem, accessible onboarding model and straightforward implementation, has made it a critical partner for fast-moving SMEs in this sector. As Motasoft has expanded further into payments and customer transaction workflows, joining the ClearCourse group allows them to embed a tailored payment solution for independent garages so that they can deliver a more seamless, connected experience to customers alongside other core operations.
As AI continues to reshape the software landscape, platforms that sit at the centre of critical workflows and serve as systems of record are increasingly important. Motasoft has built exactly this type of platform, supporting mission-critical processeswhile generating the structured data that enables new AI-driven capabilities. Following the acquisition, ClearCourse plans to accelerate innovation across the product, including the introduction of sector-specific AI-powered capabilities designed to further enhance productivity and insights for users.
The Motasoft Team (L–R): Leon Murphy, Andrew Burgess, Andy Meikle
“It is fantastic to welcome Motasoft into the ClearCourse group. They bring deep industry knowledge, a strong reputation, and a proven track record of delivering specialist solutions to the automotive industry.”
Christina Hamilton, CEO, ClearCourse
Christina Hamilton, CEO of ClearCourse, said: “It is fantastic to welcome Motasoft into the ClearCourse group. They bring deep industry knowledge, a strong reputation, and a proven track record of delivering specialist solutions to the automotive industry. This strengthens our offering in this sector and strongly supports our mission to help UK SMEs thrive with industry-specific technology solutions that deliver meaningful value to customers. Together we will continue to invest in a platform of sector-critical features, embedded payments and AI functionality.”
Andrew Burgess, Managing Director of Motasoft, said: “We’re incredibly excited to be joining the ClearCourse group. ClearCourse’s expertise in the automotive ecosystem ensures we will remain at the forefront of sector innovation and provide the resources and support to realise the full potential of our product. We’re particularly excited to develop and deliver an embedded payments solution under the Motasoft brand, removing the traditional separation between the software platform and the payment experience.”
Andy Meikle, Technical Director of Motasoft, said: “This next stage of our growth, in partnership with ClearCourse, will allow us to accelerate our product roadmap and unlock new capabilities to help our customers compete effectively with national chains. Our goal is to create the most complete garage management and payments platform in the UK independent aftermarket, and this partnership will enable us to do that.”
