{"id":346,"date":"2026-06-11T12:57:05","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T12:57:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.way.com\/repairtech\/blog\/?p=346"},"modified":"2026-07-22T06:05:34","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T06:05:34","slug":"6-tech-productivity-tips-that-actually-work-in-a-repair-shop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.way.com\/auto-repair-software\/blog\/6-tech-productivity-tips-that-actually-work-in-a-repair-shop\/","title":{"rendered":"6 tech productivity tips that actually work in a repair shop"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">There\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0a shortage of articles when it comes to\u00a0productivity\u00a0tips.\u00a0But if you skim through them,\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0realize a lot of them have the same generic ones: scheduling\u00a0difficult jobs in the morning, pre-planning,\u00a0holding\u00a0daily team huddles, and\u00a0adding\u00a0buffer time between work orders. While this is good advice, it has also been circulating since 2011.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">It\u2019s\u00a0time\u00a0we\u00a0switch it up a bit. Here are\u00a0some\u00a0tips\u00a0that\u00a0actually work\u00a0when the phones are ringing, when the\u00a0bays\u00a0are full, when the parts are delayed, and when someone is out sick. \u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/auto-repair-software\/blog\/6-tech-productivity-tips-that-actually-work-in-a-repair-shop\/#Replace_buffer_time_with_transition_windows\" >Replace buffer time with transition windows\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/auto-repair-software\/blog\/6-tech-productivity-tips-that-actually-work-in-a-repair-shop\/#Plan_a_fleet_day\" >Plan\u00a0a fleet day\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/auto-repair-software\/blog\/6-tech-productivity-tips-that-actually-work-in-a-repair-shop\/#Invest_in_shop_management_software\" >Invest in\u00a0shop\u00a0management software\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/auto-repair-software\/blog\/6-tech-productivity-tips-that-actually-work-in-a-repair-shop\/#Provide_mini_certification_courses\" >Provide mini certification courses\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/auto-repair-software\/blog\/6-tech-productivity-tips-that-actually-work-in-a-repair-shop\/#Introduce_gamified_quality_challenges\" >Introduce gamified\u00a0quality challenges\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/auto-repair-software\/blog\/6-tech-productivity-tips-that-actually-work-in-a-repair-shop\/#Run_a_monthly_comeback_audit\" >Run a monthly comeback audit\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/auto-repair-software\/blog\/6-tech-productivity-tips-that-actually-work-in-a-repair-shop\/#Bottom_line\" >Bottom line\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Replace_buffer_time_with_transition_windows\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Replace buffer time with transition windows<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Setting a ten-minute\u00a0buffer\u00a0time between appointments performs well on paper. But\u00a0when\u00a0a customer\u00a0comes in\u00a0with their \u201cjust a quick question,\u201d it is\u00a0enough to leave you\u00a0with no breathing room. Stop sprinkling buffer time like seasoning and start\u00a0stacking it into intentional blocks.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Instead of scattered\u00a0time\u00a0gaps\u00a0after every appointment\u00a0that\u00a0disappear\u00a0too quickly,\u00a0every team per bay gets\u00a0two\u00a0real-time\u00a0blocks. This way,\u00a0they\u2019re\u00a0not rushing to get to another work\u00a0order\u00a0and\u00a0they\u00a0get a genuine moment to rest.\u00a0Since\u00a0the\u00a0recovery is scheduled rather than improvised, your actual\u00a0chargeable hours\u00a0get\u00a0more defined<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and are\u00a0less\u00a0flexible.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plan_a_fleet_day\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Plan\u00a0a fleet day\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A surprise slow day with no planned appointments is a shop&#8217;s version of a horror movie. You can&#8217;t create customers, but you can plan for work that&#8217;s meant for this exact moment. Local small businesses like plumbers, landscapers, delivery companies, HVAC crews, and pest control operators own about 3 to 15 fleet vehicles. By entering into an agreement with these businesses for a designated fleet repair day, you get a ready pool of work and they get a below-market rate. A win-win situation. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The deal is\u00a0specific,\u00a0and this\u00a0is what makes it\u00a0great:<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8220;We service your fleet at a 10% discount. In exchange, we keep the vehicles for up to 48 hours and schedule the work during our slower periods.&#8221; <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The bays\u00a0get\u00a0filled,\u00a0the\u00a0techs\u00a0work,\u00a0and\u00a0you&#8217;ve\u00a0quietly built a B2B relationship that\u00a0gives you\u00a0consistent\u00a0revenue\u00a0every single month,\u00a0without running a single ad.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Invest_in_shop_management_software\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Invest in\u00a0shop\u00a0management software\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8220;How long is this going to take?&#8221; is actually one of the most-asked questions in any shop. It&#8217;s also one of the most distracting questions for busy techs. Every time an advisor walks into the bay to ask it, they lose focus on their current repair job. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">What you can do is\u00a0eliminate\u00a0the question entirely by\u00a0having software that shows what everyone is up to.\u00a0A\u00a0shop\u00a0management tool is exactly what\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0looking for.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">With\u00a0shop\u00a0management software, the advisor gets the full picture\u00a0without setting foot in the bay:\u00a0which bays are occupied,\u00a0who\u2019s\u00a0working on what,\u00a0the\u00a0estimated times, and\u00a0what\u2019s\u00a0next in the queue.\u00a0Any changes can be made in real-time,\u00a0too, so no one is left guessing.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Here\u2019s\u00a0how it will\u00a0go: every morning before the first appointment,\u00a0your advisor spends 5 minutes going through the work orders of the day.\u00a0This\u00a0replaces at least six interruptions before noon, and your techs are left to complete their work without any disruptions.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Provide_mini_certification_courses\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Provide mini certification courses<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Your senior tech\u00a0is the go-to for everything because\u00a0they&#8217;re\u00a0the only one who knows how to handle\u00a0the difficult jobs.\u00a0Meanwhile,\u00a0your junior techs\u00a0keep doing the same low-effort ones.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">By providing mini certifications,\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0giving your techs\u00a0a chance\u00a0to become the person\u00a0you can call for high-level jobs\u00a0too.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">There are\u00a0multiple\u00a0free training programs available online.\u00a0Start with\u00a0a few\u00a0that match\u00a0your highest demands.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For most American\u00a0shops right now, that&#8217;s EV basics, ADAS calibration, and either diesel or heavy-duty\u00a0repairs, depending on your market.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Now, a\u00a0junior technician\u00a0who earns the EV Basics certificate\u00a0gets\u00a0routed\u00a0to\u00a0the\u00a0EV-flagged jobs, or when an ADAS calibration walks in, you have two certified options instead of one.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Your A-level techs stop being the only people for every advanced job on the board, and your junior techs get a career upgrade without costing you much. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduce_gamified_quality_challenges\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Introduce gamified\u00a0quality challenges<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In some garages, speed leaderboards are introduced to check tech productivity. But this can often turn into a disaster. Techs race. Corners get cut. Then, two days later, the vehicles come back and cost you more than what you &#8220;saved.&#8221;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Redesign the scoreboard rather than scrapping it completely. You have to make sure quality wins over speed every time. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Each week, pick specific routine jobs\u00a0like\u00a0oil chan<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ges<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, tire rotations, or brake pad replacements. Ask the techs to set a target time. The tech who completes the job closest to the target time without generating a rework ticket in the following 7 days wins a reward! <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The work gets done,\u00a0and the techs are more\u00a0accountable.\u00a0This is also great for creating motivation.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Run_a_monthly_comeback_audit\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Run a monthly comeback audit\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Comebacks are the most expensi<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ve\u00a0items\u00a0on<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> your schedule because they weren\u2019t considered in the first place. A customer returns, a tech gets interrupted, a bay is assigned, and the job that should have been closed is opened again. Most shops treat each one as a one-off when it isn\u2019t.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once a month, pull every comeback from the past\u00a030 days. Stop looking at them individually; instead,\u00a0check\u00a0for the pattern.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This\u00a0doesn&#8217;t\u00a0have\u00a0to be complicated. 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Just pick one tip in the beginning. Commit to it for four weeks and measure the \u201cbefore\u201d and \u201cafter.\u201d Then give the rest a shot. If these tips end up saving time, you know you can go ahead with the same ones. If it doesn\u2019t, you\u2019ll know the exact reason why and can adjust it accordingly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0a shortage of articles when it comes to\u00a0productivity\u00a0tips.\u00a0But if you skim through them,\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0realize a lot of them have the same generic ones: scheduling\u00a0difficult jobs in the morning, pre-planning,\u00a0holding\u00a0daily team huddles, and\u00a0adding\u00a0buffer time between work orders. While this is good advice, it has also been circulating since 2011.\u00a0\u00a0 It\u2019s\u00a0time\u00a0we\u00a0switch it up a bit. 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