Best security cameras for auto repair shops
Protect customer vehicles, monitor service bays, and resolve liability claims with the right camera setup.
Quick take
Auto shops handle expensive customer property and operate in environments with moving vehicles, heavy tools, and liability risks. Video evidence is your best defense against false damage claims.
Recommended Direction
Cover every service bay
Have a dedicated camera for every 1-2 lifts. If a customer claims you scratched their door, you need clear footage of the car entering and leaving the bay.
Monitor the overnight key drop
Install a camera with excellent low-light performance directly above your after-hours key drop box to prevent disputes about when a car was dropped off.
Common Mistakes
Using indoor cameras in the bay: Even if your bays are covered, the dust, exhaust, and temperature swings require outdoor-rated (IP67) cameras.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days of video should a repair shop keep?
Aim for at least 30 days. Customers sometimes don't notice a supposed 'scratch' until weeks after they pick up their vehicle.
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