By Jean Côté
When tire season hits, auto repair shops face predictable chaos. Certified technicians, the ones who should be running paid diagnostics or complex repairs—end up stacking wheels, washing rims, and clearing out bins. That easily eats up 30% of their day in basic manual labor.
Keeping skilled technicians focused on high-value work
Boosting margins in high-volume periods takes a shift in approach. The goal is straightforward: keep your core mechanics focused on high-yield work without adding permanent headcount. That is where Djob comes in. You set the hourly rate for extra support (plus a 35% fee) and offloads floor logistics to a temporary helper.
A direct impact on profitability
The math works quickly. By freeing up your specialists, servicing just two extra cars a day covers the cost of the helper. Everything after that hits the bottom line. Pushing through one extra vehicle per hour can net up to $60,000 in additional yearly profit.
A fast solution tailored to your needs
Around Montreal, candidates start responding in as little as 15 minutes. The platform taps into a pool of over 2,300 workers vetted through real ground data like punctuality, actual show-up rates, and feedback from other local shops.
Adapting to demand without compromise
Instead of burning out your team with endless overtime or turning away clients at the door, you bring in hands only when the yard fills up. To optimize the profitability of your bays throughout the season, head over to djob.co/auto.




