Best Payroll Software for Auto Repair Shops.
Finally, payroll software built for how small auto shops actually work.
If you’re searching for auto repair shop software that includes payroll, you don’t need a complicated enterprise system. You need a reliable shop payroll that handles mechanic pay, tracks hours accurately, and keeps tax filings organized.
Whether you’re running a local garage or managing a growing team of technicians, FRIDAY makes payroll simple. Stop juggling paper timecards and worrying about tax deadlines. With payroll software built specifically for small businesses, you can automate pay runs, track hours, and stay organized without slowing down your shop.
- 14-Day free trial
- Extremely Simple
- 5 Star reviews
Thank God it’s FRIDAY
Everything you need. Nothing you don’t.
Open it. Pay them. Close it.
Hours come in from timesheets. Review the run, pick a pay date and approve. Taxes, W-2s and 1099s are filed for you.
- Employees and contractors in one run
- Funds can land as soon as today
- Pay stubs, checks and journal reports in a few clicks
14 day free trial. No contracts. Cancel anytime.
Timesheets and payroll, already connected.
Your team clocks in from their phone, a computer or a kiosk. You see who’s working right now, and every hour lands in payroll, ready to run.
- Clock in by phone, computer or kiosk
- Hours by customer and project
- Location, IP and photo on every punch
14 day free trial. No contracts. Cancel anytime.
Requested, approved, on the calendar.
Your team sees their balance before they ask. You approve in one tap, and it lands on the team calendar.
- Vacation, sick and custom policies
- Balances checked before anyone submits
- Approvals and the team calendar in one place
14 day free trial. No contracts. Cancel anytime.
Talk to your team where they clock in.
Send a text, a voice note or a photo to one person or a whole group. Your team reacts and replies from the same app. Birthday reminders are built in too.
- Text, voice notes and photos
- Groups and direct messages, with reactions
- Birthday reminders with one tap wishes
14 day free trial. No contracts. Cancel anytime.
New hire? Done by Friday.
Add their details and pay rate, and send the invite. Your new hire fills in their own W-4 and bank details. Every profile, document and pay change lives in one place.
- Invite employees and contractors in minutes
- They complete their own onboarding
- W-4s, bank accounts and pay history on every profile
14 day free trial. No contracts. Cancel anytime.
Business insurance, quoted in about 2 minutes.
Compare quotes from 30+ carriers inside Friday, through Coverdash. Workers’ comp is pay as you go, based on your real payroll.
- Workers' comp, general liability, BOP, cyber and more
- No paperwork to fill out
- Premiums follow your real payroll
14 day free trial. No contracts. Cancel anytime.
Any Android tablet is a time clock.
Your team clocks in with a face scan or a PIN, and every shift starts with a hello. No hardware to buy.
- Face scan or PIN sign in
- No time clock hardware
- Available on Google Play
Free download for any Android tablet.
Their whole workday, on their phone.
Your team clocks in, takes breaks and switches jobs from their phone. Their pay history, time off and team chat are right there too.
- Clock in, breaks and job switching
- Payroll and time tracking history, plus pay stubs
- Request time off and message the team
- Pay stubs in their pocket
Free download for every employee.
The books stay clean.
Every payroll posts to QuickBooks Online or Desktop. Nobody types anything twice. 401(k) and workers’ comp run off the same payroll.
- QuickBooks Online and Desktop
- Human Interest 401(k) and SmartPay
- Partner API, webhooks and MCP server
14 day free trial. No contracts. Cancel anytime.
Friday keeps you compliant.
Federal and state filings, W-2s and 1099s are made for you. Missing SSNs and overtime rules get flagged before payday. Hiring in a new state? Have Friday do it for $275.
- Federal and state filings, W-2s and 1099s
- SSN checks and overtime rules built in
- New state setup? Have Friday do it for $275
14 day free trial. No contracts. Cancel anytime.
Everything you need to
manage your auto shop team
is a click away
Start your 14-day free trial today. Thank yourself later.
Have a question? Chat with us on the bottom right.
Security standards that
protect your auto shop’s data
FRIDAY is your 100% secure environment for managing payroll. We undergo regular third-party audits and maintain high-level infrastructure protections to keep your business data safe.
- All data encrypted in transit and at rest
- Scalable, secure infrastructure
- Continuous system health checks
- Web Application Firewall (WAF) checks and filters
Get Expert Payroll Without the Enterprise Price Tag
Join small auto shops, mobile mechanics, and growing service centers that trust FRIDAY to simplify payroll. Start with a free 14-day trial, get full onboarding support, and manage your team without payroll stress or high fees.
5.0 ★
on G2
4.2 ★
on Trustpilot
5.0 ★
on Google
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast can I set up payroll for my auto repair shop?
Most small shops can complete setup within a few days and run payroll during their free trial.
Can I use FRIDAY for both mechanics and front desk staff?
Yes. FRIDAY supports hourly, salaried, and contractor pay types, making it ideal for mixed shop teams.
Does FRIDAY handle taxes and W-2s for repair shop employees?
FRIDAY calculates payroll taxes automatically and generates W-2 and 1099 forms within the system.
Can I track time and payroll from one system?
Yes. Repair shop time tracking and payroll are fully integrated, so you can approve hours and run payroll in one place.
Is FRIDAY right for small auto repair businesses?
Yes. FRIDAY is designed for small trade teams that need fast, affordable payroll without enterprise pricing or complexity.
Choose FRIDAY
Choosing the right payroll software for auto repair shops helps you pay techs accurately, manage shop payroll efficiently, and reduce administrative stress.
FRIDAY gives you payroll and time tracking in one simple system built for small businesses.