Every new mechanic costs you speed for the first two weeks. The trick is not letting it cost you a month.
Week 1: shadow + simple work
Assign easy MOTs and services. Pair them with your fastest tech for teardowns.
Week 2: own a bay, review each night
Give them their own bay. 15 minutes at the end of each day: what took longer than expected, and why.
System access from day 1
GarageOS has no per-seat fee — add them immediately. They should be able to close jobs and take payment by day 3.
Frequently asked questions
- Should apprentices have full access?
- Yes — reads help them learn. Limit only write access on invoicing until they're comfortable.
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Modern garage management software built for UK independent workshops.