How One Technician Logged 115 Hours in a Week Without Burnout

Nov 1

At AutoShop Answers, we talk a lot about systems. But every now and then, we like to show you what those systems actually look like in action.

This week, our technician Corey wrapped up his shift with an incredible 112 hours on the clock. That’s not a typo, 112 hours of productive, billable work in a single week at our shop, Pleasant Car Care.

So, how does that happen?

Simple: the system works.

How we use a Process that’s Built for Efficiency

Here’s how we do it:

Inspect up front. Every vehicle gets a full inspection as soon as it arrives.
Confirm with the techs. We verify the diagnosis before parts are ordered, so no time is wasted on rework.
Work while you wait. While parts are being sourced, the technicians are already working on the next car.

By the time the parts arrive, the next job is ready to go. The workflow never stalls — and that’s the difference.

The Traditional Way vs. Our Way

In a traditional shop, cars sit on lifts waiting for parts. Technicians inspect, stop, wait, and lose hours of productivity every single day.

Under our Key-to-Key Process, the lift is never empty. The flow keeps moving.

That’s why most technicians average 40–50 hours a week, while Corey hit 112. Not because he’s working harder, but because the system lets him work smarter.