Auto repair shop task checklist — opening, PPE, waste and maintenance signed with a PIN
A digital checklist for your workshop: opening and closing, safety and PPE checks, hazardous waste management, lift maintenance and vehicle reception. No paper, no apps to install: every task signed, dated and at hand.
No app to install Free plan, forever Signed, dated records
46,426
Vehicle repair workshops in Spain
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142,649
Direct jobs in the workshop sector
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€15,553 M
Direct workshop revenue in 2023
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5.6%
Of Spanish GDP from the workshop ecosystem
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Sample list
The tasks a workshop repeats every day
A real day, split into blocks. What you see below is the basis of your lists — and the exact flow you automate with Timlup.
Opening and safety
08:00–08:30
1 Open shutters and turn on lights 3 min
2 Start and purge the compressor 5 min
3 Check lifts and emergency stops 6 min
4 Check PPE, extinguishers and first aid kit 5 min
5 Check tools and workbench 4 min
Vehicle reception
08:30–10:00
1 Receive the vehicle and note down plate and mileage 4 min
2 Photograph damage and entry condition 4 min
3 Fit seat covers and protectors 3 min
4 Confirm the work with the customer 5 min
Work in bays
throughout the day
1 Lift the vehicle onto the lift safely 4 min
2 Carry out the repair or maintenance per work order
3 Final test and quality control 10 min
4 Record used parts and stock 5 min
Waste management
daily
1 Empty and label used oils into the drum 6 min
2 Separate filters, batteries and tyres 6 min
3 Check sealed containers and spills 5 min
4 Record collection by authorised waste carrier 4 min
Workshop closure
18:30–19:00
1 Hand over vehicles and signed job sheets 8 min
2 Tidy and clean bays and floor 12 min
3 Lower lifts and switch off the compressor 4 min
4 Empty bins and sweep the workshop 6 min
5 Turn off stopcocks and activate the alarm 3 min
The change
From the paper job sheet to control on your phone
Replace sheets that get lost between vehicles: Timlup digitises your workshop routines and assigns tasks to the team from a phone or the bay tablet.
Without Timlup
Paper-based inspections out of control
Inspection sheets get mixed up between vehicles, become smeared with grease and lack valid signatures, creating uncertainty over which mechanic carried out each safety check.
Hazardous waste not logged
The workshop lacks a reliable chronological record of used oil, filter, battery or tyre disposal, risking fines for lack of documentary evidence.
Lifts with no real traceability
Maintenance of lifts and safety equipment is noted from memory or in scattered notebooks, making it impossible to demonstrate periodic inspections during an audit.
With Timlup
Fully valid PIN signatures
Each inspection section is completed with a personal, non-transferable PIN signature and automatically date-stamped to guarantee individual mechanic accountability in the event of any claim.
Guided routines with photo evidence
Timlup schedules recurring tasks for hazardous waste management and PPE checks, requiring an attached photo as visual proof of container removal or protective equipment use.
Complete traceability by operator
The system assigns each lift maintenance task to a specific person, recording the date and time of execution to build an unalterable history that proves the workshop's diligence.
For the workshop team
This simple on their phone or the bay tablet
No training, no installs. The team signs in with a PIN, sees only their tasks for the day and signs off at the end. You control it all from your dashboard.
Centre Workshop · Bay 1
Workshop opening
due 08:30
3 / 5
Open shutters and turn on lights
Start and purge the compressor
Check lifts and emergency stops
Check PPE and extinguishers
Check tools and workbench
Tick all 5 tasks to sign and close
Features
Everything your workshop needs, no paper
Built for the rhythm of a workshop with several bays, hazardous waste to control and equipment maintenance.
Guided opening and closing
Compressor, lifts, lights and alarm step by step. The workshop always opens and closes the same way, with no oversights that affect safety or operations.
Safety, PPE and waste signed off
PPE and hazardous waste checks are signed off with time and mechanic. During an inspection, you instantly know who did each check and when.
PIN access in the workshop
Each mechanic logs in with a 4-digit PIN on the workshop tablet. No accounts or passwords to forget between shifts, no extra training required.
Recurring tasks
Waste, PPE and maintenance at the frequency you define: daily, weekly or by hours of use. No verbal reminders or forgotten tasks.
Templates by area
Service bay, reception and waste area each have their own list. Reuse common protocols across the network or adapt each workshop.
Tablet or mobile in the workshop
It runs in the browser, no installation needed. Reuse the workshop tablet or the team's mobile: all you need is a connection.
In the workshop
A day in the life of a workshop, in pictures
From opening to closing: every task signed from the tablet.
The check of lifts and emergency stops is ticked off and signed with PIN, no paper job sheets.
The control of used oils, filters and batteries is recorded and signed, with a photo of the store.
The vehicle reception, with photo of damage and signature, is dated and traceable.
How it works
Your workshop digitised in an afternoon
No installs, no training. It works on the workshop tablet or the team's phone.
1
Create your workshop lists
Define recurring tasks for opening, safety and PPE, waste management, lift maintenance and closing. Assign them to each bay or mechanic from the multi-site dashboard. An afternoon of setup.
2
The mechanic signs off with their PIN
Each professional sees only their assigned lists in the browser, marks tasks complete and signs off with their personal code. Paper and verbal reminders disappear: the team works autonomously and traceably.
3
Review the day with a traffic-light system
From the office, you view a visual summary with colour coding: what was checked, what remains pending and who handled the waste. You monitor workshop compliance without leaving your desk.
What they say
Workshops that ditched the paper job sheet
Workshops with several mechanics and the same need: checks, waste and maintenance, logged and signed.
Tom Whitaker
Owner · Auto repair shop (Manchester)
“Timlup has transformed our daily routine. I schedule the opening checklist with PPE inspection, and at closing the waste management: oils, filters, batteries and tyres. Everything is signed with a PIN and a photo uploaded. I review it from home without any hassle, no apps to install.”
Rachel Dunn
Operations manager · Garage network (3 sites)
“Managing three sites is straightforward with Timlup. I set up recurring checklists for each workshop: hazardous waste, PPE, closing procedures. PIN signature with automatic date stamping. From home or the office I can view real-time compliance in the browser, no installation needed. Multi-site is an absolute must.”
Sarah Mills
Owner · Auto repair shop (Bristol)
“Every morning I open the start-of-day checklist: compressor, lifts and visual inspection. I review spare parts stock with recurring tasks without relying on apps. The PIN signature at handover speeds up vehicle release and protects me against claims.”
Tom Whitaker
Owner · Auto repair shop (Manchester)
“Timlup has transformed our daily routine. I schedule the opening checklist with PPE inspection, and at closing the waste management: oils, filters, batteries and tyres. Everything is signed with a PIN and a photo uploaded. I review it from home without any hassle, no apps to install.”
Rachel Dunn
Operations manager · Garage network (3 sites)
“Managing three sites is straightforward with Timlup. I set up recurring checklists for each workshop: hazardous waste, PPE, closing procedures. PIN signature with automatic date stamping. From home or the office I can view real-time compliance in the browser, no installation needed. Multi-site is an absolute must.”
Sarah Mills
Owner · Auto repair shop (Bristol)
“Every morning I open the start-of-day checklist: compressor, lifts and visual inspection. I review spare parts stock with recurring tasks without relying on apps. The PIN signature at handover speeds up vehicle release and protects me against claims.”
Tom Whitaker
Owner · Auto repair shop (Manchester)
“Timlup has transformed our daily routine. I schedule the opening checklist with PPE inspection, and at closing the waste management: oils, filters, batteries and tyres. Everything is signed with a PIN and a photo uploaded. I review it from home without any hassle, no apps to install.”
Rachel Dunn
Operations manager · Garage network (3 sites)
“Managing three sites is straightforward with Timlup. I set up recurring checklists for each workshop: hazardous waste, PPE, closing procedures. PIN signature with automatic date stamping. From home or the office I can view real-time compliance in the browser, no installation needed. Multi-site is an absolute must.”
Sarah Mills
Owner · Auto repair shop (Bristol)
“Every morning I open the start-of-day checklist: compressor, lifts and visual inspection. I review spare parts stock with recurring tasks without relying on apps. The PIN signature at handover speeds up vehicle release and protects me against claims.”
“As workshop manager, Timlup keeps me on top of vehicle check-in, weekly lift and compressor maintenance, and bay tidiness and cleanliness. The spare parts stock photos and PIN signature give me peace of mind. I check it from the office, lightning fast.”
Liam Foster
Supervisor · Body and paint shop (Leeds)
“With Timlup I have the vehicle handover sheet on my mobile: work checklist, damage photo and PIN signature. The recurring checklists for cabin cleaning, PPE and hazardous waste collection prevent mishaps and human error in the workshop.”
Mark Ellison
Workshop manager · Multi-brand garage (Glasgow)
“Ever since Timlup organises the closing checks, lift maintenance and hazardous waste management, I've gained proper peace of mind. The handover sheet with photo and PIN signature has made us far more professional, and the history is spotless without a single app.”
“As workshop manager, Timlup keeps me on top of vehicle check-in, weekly lift and compressor maintenance, and bay tidiness and cleanliness. The spare parts stock photos and PIN signature give me peace of mind. I check it from the office, lightning fast.”
Liam Foster
Supervisor · Body and paint shop (Leeds)
“With Timlup I have the vehicle handover sheet on my mobile: work checklist, damage photo and PIN signature. The recurring checklists for cabin cleaning, PPE and hazardous waste collection prevent mishaps and human error in the workshop.”
Mark Ellison
Workshop manager · Multi-brand garage (Glasgow)
“Ever since Timlup organises the closing checks, lift maintenance and hazardous waste management, I've gained proper peace of mind. The handover sheet with photo and PIN signature has made us far more professional, and the history is spotless without a single app.”
“As workshop manager, Timlup keeps me on top of vehicle check-in, weekly lift and compressor maintenance, and bay tidiness and cleanliness. The spare parts stock photos and PIN signature give me peace of mind. I check it from the office, lightning fast.”
Liam Foster
Supervisor · Body and paint shop (Leeds)
“With Timlup I have the vehicle handover sheet on my mobile: work checklist, damage photo and PIN signature. The recurring checklists for cabin cleaning, PPE and hazardous waste collection prevent mishaps and human error in the workshop.”
Mark Ellison
Workshop manager · Multi-brand garage (Glasgow)
“Ever since Timlup organises the closing checks, lift maintenance and hazardous waste management, I've gained proper peace of mind. The handover sheet with photo and PIN signature has made us far more professional, and the history is spotless without a single app.”
FAQ
Frequently asked questions from workshop owners and managers
The questions we hear most when auto repair shops adopt Timlup.
What kind of workshops is Timlup designed for?
Timlup is designed for any mechanical workshop, from a one-man local business to multi-brand networks coordinating several centres. It works for general mechanics as well as body and paint. It isn't a CRM or an appointment and invoicing programme — it's the digital workshop logbook where each recurring task is signed with a PIN, dated and stored in a way that cannot be changed. This way, you keep your internal records of cleaning, safety and maintenance separate from customer operations.
How do workshop opening and closing, and the PIN-signed safety and PPE check, work?
You create recurring tasks for opening, closing and the daily check of PPE and safety items. Each mechanic or supervisor completes them from their mobile or tablet, without installing anything, and signs with their personal PIN. The signature records who carried out the check, with exact date and time, and the record cannot be changed afterwards. From the multi-site dashboard you can see at a glance whether all centres have completed their routines, and any issues can be documented with an attached photo.
How do I control the management of hazardous waste such as used oil, filters, batteries and tyres?
You set up periodic tasks to visually inspect the labelled containers for used oil, filters, batteries and tyres, and to confirm that the authorised waste contractor has collected them according to the scheduled timetable. Each check is signed with a PIN, a photo of the storage area condition is attached, and the date is locked. Timlup doesn't manage the waste itself, but it gives you a signed audit trail that proves to the authorities that the checks and collection were carried out correctly at the required frequency.
Can I record the maintenance of lifts, the compressor and tools?
Yes, you define periodic checks for each important piece of equipment: lifts, compressor, impact wrenches or workbenches. The tasks include the safety points you decide, and the operator completes them directly from their mobile, signs with their PIN and uploads a photo of the check. Timlup doesn't repair anything or tell you how to do the maintenance; it simply gives you a signed log that proves the check was done on the scheduled date, and if an issue is detected, it's reported immediately with the image attached to the record.
Can it handle multiple workshops across a multi-brand network?
Yes, that's one of its key advantages. With Timlup you manage multiple centres from the same dashboard. You can create shared maintenance or inspection templates and assign them to every location at once, maintaining a consistent working base. Then, in each workshop, mechanics sign their checklists using their own PIN, so each person is accountable only for their own tasks. Everything is logged by location and by technician, with an immutable record that lets you monitor activity clearly, even with different workloads at each site.
Do I need to install an app or buy new tablets for the team?
Not at all. Timlup runs entirely in a web browser, with no app to install. That means you can reuse the tablet you already have in the workshop, the reception computer, or even your team's personal mobiles. You only need an internet connection and a login. This avoids spending on dedicated hardware and the hassle of keeping apps updated. The mechanic opens the link, enters their PIN, and signs the checklist with a single tap — no reliance on a specific operating system or device storage.
How long until we're operational with active checklists?
Hardly any time. You can have everything configured in a single afternoon. You only need about thirty minutes to create and launch your first recurring task checklist. To speed things up, we provide a real-life garage template: oil changes, brake checks, tyres, and other daily inspections. Just adapt those points to your actual workflow, assign your mechanics, and get going. No complex training or drawn-out implementations; from day one you'll be signing off tasks with full traceability.
Editor
John Guerrero
Founder of Timlup · Founder of ChefBusiness
15+ years working on business operations and process digitisation. Behind Timlup, ChefBusiness and AI Chef Pro. These guides capture the daily-control procedures I see working in operations-heavy businesses across Spain.
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