Auto repair shop security camera plan: intake, key drop, bay, and lot coverage
See an auto repair shop security camera plan for intake, overnight key drop, service-bay overviews, and rear yard or lot access.
This example fits a compact repair shop that needs stronger customer-intake evidence, cleaner overnight key-drop coverage, and enough bay visibility to review vehicle-condition questions after pickup.
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Quick answer
5-7 cameras
PoE local recording
8-channel NVR
4TB surveillance drive
$1,150-$1,900
What to cover first
- Front intake desk
- Overnight key drop
- Primary service-bay overview
- Secondary service-bay overview
- Rear yard or lot exit
- Parts or tool room
Why this answer works
- The key drop gets its own evidence path because after-hours handoff disputes are one of the easiest ways for a repair shop to lose confidence in its footage.
- Bay coverage is kept at the overview level so the owner can review vehicle movement and condition without wasting budget trying to film every lift from multiple angles.
- Rear-yard or lot access is protected early because vehicles and parts often move through the least-visible path after hours.
Starter setup directions
4-camera intake-first starter
Start with intake, key drop, one bay overview, and one rear-access view if the first goal is to close the biggest evidence gaps quickly.
Shop path6-camera repair shop setup
The strongest fit for most small garages: enough cameras for intake, key drop, two bay overviews, and yard or rear access.
Shop pathExpansion-ready 8-channel garage path
Best for shops that expect heavier vehicle throughput, larger outdoor yards, or need more long-term recorder headroom.
Shop path