The Mechanic Receipt is a fundamental business document used in the Irish automotive repair and maintenance industry. It serves as an official record of transaction between automotive service providers and their customers, documenting services performed, parts installed, and payments received. Required under Irish law for tax compliance and consumer protection, this document must include specific elements such as VAT details, service descriptions, and warranty information. The receipt is particularly important in Ireland where consumer protection laws require detailed documentation of automotive repairs and services. It's designed to protect both service providers and customers by clearly documenting work performed, costs, and applicable warranties, while also serving as a valid document for tax and accounting purposes.

1. Business Information Header: Legal business name, address, contact details, VAT number, and registration number

2. Receipt Information: Receipt number, date, time, and payment method

3. Customer Details: Customer name, address, contact information

4. Vehicle Information: Vehicle make, model, year, registration number, mileage

5. Service Details: Itemized list of services performed with individual costs

6. Parts Details: Itemized list of parts used with individual costs

7. Cost Summary: Subtotal, VAT breakdown, and total amount

8. Payment Information: Payment method, amount paid, change given if applicable

9. Standard Terms: Brief statement of warranty terms and consumer rights