You keep your Auto Repair establishment running, and then some
We know what you're up against running an Auto Repair shop — skilled technicians are hard to replace, margins matter, and pay structures don’t always fit neatly into generic payroll software. Between flat-rate and commission pay, overtime requirements, workers’ comp exposure, and trying to offer benefits your best technicians will actually value, there’s a lot to get right. CoAd handles it, so you can spend more time running your shop and taking care of your customers.
$4.3M
The U.S. Department of Labor recovered more than $4.3 million in back wages for 3,500+ auto care workers in a single year, highlighting the cost of getting wage and overtime calculations wrong.
70,000
Automotive service and repair businesses face about 70,000 technician openings every year, making skilled-tech retention more important than ever.
1.9%
The automotive repair industry recorded 1.9 workplace injury and illness cases for every 100 full-time workers in 2024.
Keep your technicians productive and your bays moving. Let us handle the rest.
Flat-Rate & Commission Payroll, Done Right
Pay your technicians correctly across flat-rate, commission, hourly, and changing pay structures — without doing complicated calculations by hand.
Automatically handle minimum-wage-guarantee true-ups for flat-rate and commission technicians.
Calculate blended overtime correctly when technicians earn different rates or commissions.
Manage multi-rate payroll even when a technician’s pay structure changes from one week to the next.
Workers’ Comp & Safety, Handled
Protect your shop and your team with coverage and safety support built for an environment where equipment and injury exposure are part of the job.
Access competitive pay-as-you-go workers’ comp without a large upfront premium.
Build a more standardized safety program as your shop or number of locations grows.
Under a PEO relationship, let us help manage claims and workers’ comp administration for you.
Benefits That Work for Auto Repair
Under a PEO relationship, choose benefits options that actually fit your Auto Repair business — we'll help you stay ACA compliant with coverage that works for your team and your budget.
Choose from flexible, ACA-compliant plan designs, so you're covered without committing to a one-size-fits-all corporate benefits package.
Offer earned wage access and other ancillary benefits that give employees financial breathing room and give you a reason they stick around.
Let us manage enrollment and carrier relationships, so benefits stay off your plate entirely.
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FAQ
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Everything you need to know before you get started.
Payroll Software FAQs
Can CoAd handle flat-rate and commission pay for technicians?
Yes. CoAd is built to support flat-rate, commission, hourly, and multi-rate payroll, including the calculations that can make technician payroll difficult to manage manually.
What happens if a technician’s pay falls below minimum wage requirements?
CoAd can support minimum-wage-guarantee true-ups so you can pay technicians correctly without manually checking every pay period.
How is overtime handled for commission or multi-rate technicians?
CoAd can handle blended overtime calculations across different rates and compensation structures, helping reduce one of the biggest areas of wage-and-hour risk for repair shops.
Can a PEO help me offer better benefits to employees?
A Professional Employer Organization (PEO) enters a co-employment arrangement with your business. Practically speaking, CoAd becomes the employer of record for HR and tax purposes — handling payroll, benefits, compliance, and HR administration on your behalf — while you retain full control over your employees' day-to-day work. It's a good fit if you want to stop managing HR entirely and focus on running your business.
Can employees access their own pay information?
Yes. Employees can access pay stubs, tax forms, and direct deposit information through self-service tools.
PEO Offering FAQs
Is a PEO a fit for an independent repair shop?
It can be. If payroll, compliance, benefits, or workers’ comp are taking time away from running the shop, a PEO can move much of that administrative burden off your plate.
How do you handle payroll taxes and filings across multiple locations?
We manage state and federal payroll tax filings on your behalf, including SUI/SUTA where applicable — which matters most for multi-location operators, since filing requirements can vary significantly by state.
How do you help us stay ACA compliant?
We track eligibility and measurement periods automatically, even across a workforce of full-time, part-time, and seasonal staff, and handle IRS reporting (1094-C/1095-C) on your behalf — so you're not tracking it manually or missing a deadline.
What if we just need coverage that satisfies ACA, not a full benefits package?
That's exactly what we build for. Our plans are flexible and priced to fit your margins, so you're not paying for coverage your team won't use — you can also add optional extras like financial wellness or telehealth if you want them.
How does workers' comp work if we're not ready for a full PEO relationship?
You don't have to choose all-or-nothing. We offer pay-as-you-go workers' comp so you get competitive rates and coverage without a large upfront premium — and you can layer on full claims management and WC compliance support later if you move into a PEO relationship.
What happens to ourcurrent benefits if we switch to a PEO?
You have flexibility here. Many operators moveto the PEO's benefits options to take advantage of pooled buying power acrossclients, but you can also keep your own existing benefits plans if you prefer.We'll walk through both paths and show you what's available before you make anychanges.
Will switching to a PEO affect our staff's employment status?
No. Employees keep their same jobs, roles, and reporting structure. Under a PEO's co-employment model, we handle the administrative employer responsibilities (payroll, benefits, compliance) while you continue directing day-to-day operations.
What happens if we run payroll incorrectly and it triggers a wage-and-hour claim — can you help?
As your PEO partner, reducing that risk in the first place is the goal — automated tip credit, overtime, and multi-rate calculations are built to keep every pay period compliant. If a wage-and-hour question does come up, HR advisor support is available to help you navigate it.
How quickly can we onboard new hires, especially during high-turnover periods?
Streamlined onboarding means new hires can be entered, trained, and paid accurately from their first shift — which matters most in an industry where turnover is constant and managers can't afford onboarding delays.
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Your team. Your needs. HR that’s built for you.
HR is full of choices. We’ve got a plan that’s right for you.
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