AUTOMOTIVE WORKSHOP DAILY OPENING & CLOSING PROCEDURES CHECKLIST 2026 Created by ChecklistGuro (https://checklistguro.com) --- PRE-OPENING FACILITY & SECURITY INSPECTION --- [ ] Inspection Date [ ] Inspection Time [ ] Security Perimeter Check (Main Entrance Locked/Unlocked, Service Bay Doors Secured, Side/Delivery Gates Locked, Perimeter Lighting Functional) [ ] Alarm System Status (Armed, Disarmed, Error/Fault Detected) [ ] Security Observations & Incident Notes [ ] Inspector Signature --- WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT & TOOL READINESS --- [ ] Critical Equipment Status Check (Hydraulic Lifts Operational, Air Compressor & Pneumatic Lines Functional, Diagnostic Scanners Charged & Updated, Wheel Balancer & Alignment Machine Calibrated, Battery Chargers & Jump Starters Tested) [ ] Specialized Tool Integrity Check (All tools accounted for and undamaged, Missing or damaged tools reported) [ ] Reported Equipment Faults [ ] Technician Equipment Verification Signature [ ] Inspection Completion Date --- MORNING STAFF BRIEFING & JOB ALLOCATION --- [ ] Briefing Date [ ] Briefing Start Time [ ] Workshop Manager in Charge (Service Manager, Workshop Foreman, Floor Supervisor) [ ] Technicians Present (Senior Technician, Junior Technician, Apprentice, Detailer) [ ] Key Priorities & Urgent Repairs for Today [ ] Daily Workshop Target Revenue [ ] Staff Acknowledgment of Daily Tasks --- WORKSHOP FLOOR & SAFETY COMPLIANCE CHECK --- [ ] Safety Inspection Checklist (Work bay floors are free of oil and chemical spills, All walkways and emergency exits are unobstructed, Fire extinguishers are present and accessible, Eye wash stations are functional and clear, All lifting equipment/jacks are properly stowed, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is available and in use) [ ] Photo Evidence of Workshop Cleanliness [ ] Number of Identified Hazards Found [ ] Hazard Remediation Notes [ ] Safety Officer Verification --- INVENTORY & CONSUMABLES AUDIT --- [ ] Critical Consumables Checked (Engine Oil & Lubricants, Brake Fluid & Hydraulic Fluids, Coolants & Antifreeze, Cleaning Agents & Degreasers, Adhesives & Sealants) [ ] Low Stock Items Count [ ] Restock Requests Needed [ ] Delivery Notes & Invoices [ ] Inventory Auditor Signature --- CUSTOMER VEHICLE INTAKE & DOCUMENTATION --- [ ] Vehicle Intake Date [ ] Vehicle VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) [ ] Customer Name [ ] Vehicle Make/Model Status (New Arrival, Returning Customer, Scheduled Appointment) [ ] Pre-existing Vehicle Damage Identified (Scratches/Dents, Windshield Chips, Tire Wear/Damage, Interior Stains/Damage, None) [ ] Vehicle Condition Photos [ ] Customer Reported Issues & Concerns [ ] Service Advisor Acknowledgement --- END-OF-DAY WORKSHOP CLEANUP --- [ ] Completed Cleaning Tasks (Work bays swept and debris removed, Oil spills and fluid leaks cleaned, Specialized tools cleaned and returned to shadow boards, Hand tools wiped down and organized, Workshop floor drains checked and clear, Work benches wiped and cleared of parts) [ ] Hazardous Waste Disposal Status (All waste (oil/filters/solvents) properly sealed and stored, Waste bins emptied and area sanitized, Disposal logs updated) [ ] Unfinished Tasks or Pending Repairs [ ] Photo of Cleaned Workshop Floor [ ] Supervisor Verification --- DAILY PERFORMANCE & REVENUE REVIEW --- [ ] Review Date [ ] Total Number of Completed Repair Orders [ ] Total Daily Revenue Generated [ ] Total Number of Pending/In-Progress Jobs [ ] Completed Revenue Streams (Mechanical Repairs, Body & Paint, Diagnostics & Electrical, Tires & Alignment, Parts Sales) [ ] Summary of Daily Productivity Wins & Challenges [ ] Daily Sales Report Export [ ] Workshop Manager Approval --- CLOSING SECURITY & FACILITY LOCKDOWN --- [ ] Security Lockdown Checklist (All workshop bay doors locked, All service vehicle gates secured, Main office and showroom doors locked, All heavy machinery and lifts powered down, All electrical appliances and non-essential lights turned off, Alarm system activated) [ ] Final Lockdown Completion Time [ ] Incidents or Security Discrepancies Noted [ ] Closing Manager Signature [ ] Photo Proof of Secured Perimeter --- END OF TEMPLATE --- Transform this text into a digital, automated, and trackable mobile app! Visit: https://checklistguro.com/templates/automotive/automotive-workshop-daily-opening-closing-procedures-checklist-2026 (Click "Install Template" to launch your digital inspection tool immediately)