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Payroll Funding for Auto Repair Shops

Keep your techs paid while insurance and fleet invoices clear. $25,000 to $5,000,000, 5-minute application, no tax returns.

Cover My Payroll

Auto Repair Payroll Funding

Steady paychecks for your bays, even when tickets pay late

Auto repair revenue arrives on the customer's timeline. Payroll funding bridges the gap so your best technicians never wonder whether payday is coming.

As fast as
24 hours

Amount to request

$85,000.00

Funding range$25K to $5M

*Sample amounts shown. Your actual offer depends on your business and is reviewed before approval.

Payroll support built for repair shops

Quick application, few documents

Five minutes and about three months of statements. Funding in as little as 24 hours for qualified shops.

Credit flexibility

FICO 500+ is considered, and steady shop deposits count.

Clear cost before you accept

You see the full repayment amount in your offer. No surprise costs after you sign.

Predictable repayment

Your schedule is laid out in the offer up front so it fits your payroll cycle.

Waiting on deposits to land?

Fast decisions. Applying takes about 5 minutes.

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How it works

Apply in minutes

A short application. A soft credit pull to start.

Fast decision

We review revenue, time in business and bank activity, not just a credit score.

Review your offer

You see the amount, the schedule and the full repayment amount before you sign.

Get funded

Funding in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses.

Payroll does not wait for the insurance check

In an auto repair shop, labor is the product. Your technicians and service writers expect to be paid on schedule, but revenue often lags. Collision work waits on insurance approvals, fleet accounts pay on their own terms, and a big engine job can tie up a bay and parts for days before it bills. Payroll funding keeps your team paid while that money catches up.

When shops usually need it

Losing a good tech over a missed check costs far more than the funding. Many owners also read our auto repair cash flow guide to spot the gaps early.

Which product fits payroll

For recurring gaps, a business line of credit lets you draw only for the weeks you need. For a single crunch, working capital or a merchant cash advance may fit. We review your file and suggest the shape that matches your cash cycle.

Getting ahead of the next payroll gap

Funding solves the immediate problem, but a few shop habits make the next gap smaller. Submit insurance supplements the same day you find hidden damage, so approvals do not stall a car in the bay. Set clear payment terms with fleet accounts and invoice the moment a vehicle is done. Review your weekly labor cost against billed hours, because a gap between the two often explains why payroll feels tight even in busy weeks.

For illustration: a six-bay shop with three large collision claims pending might have plenty of work on paper and still be short on payday. Funding covers the payroll, and faster claim follow-up keeps it from happening every month. Ask for the amount that covers the gap, not your maximum, and repayment stays easier to manage.

What we need from your shop

About three months of business bank statements and a 5-minute application. No tax returns required. We start with a soft credit pull, consider FICO 500+, and sole proprietors can apply. Funding ranges from $25,000 to $5,000,000 and can arrive in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses. Your offer shows the full repayment amount and schedule before you accept. Start your application.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use funding just for payroll?

Yes. Payroll is one of the most common uses for auto repair shops, especially while insurance or fleet payments are pending.

How much does my shop qualify for?

It depends mainly on your deposits and existing obligations. Funding ranges from $25,000 to $5,000,000.

Will a slow month hurt my application?

We look at the pattern across about three months of statements. One slow week is weighed in context with the rest of your deposits.

How fast can payroll funds arrive?

Funding can arrive in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses with a complete file.

Is my personal credit checked?

We start with a soft credit pull, and FICO scores of 500 and up are considered.

Two payroll cycles $48,000.00
New tech hire $32,000.00
Overtime weeks $25,000.00
Claim delay bridge $55,000.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

These steps make payroll funding easier to qualify for and to repay.

  • Bill insurance and fleet work promptly when jobs close
  • Deposit all shop revenue into one business account
  • Track labor cost per ticket each week
  • Keep a small payroll reserve once caught up

Payroll funding with us vs. a bank

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Speed
As little as 24 hours if qualified
Weeks of underwriting
Documents
About 3 months of statements
Tax returns and financials
Credit
FICO 500+ considered
Strong credit expected
Credit check
Soft pull to start
Hard pull common
Sole proprietors
Can apply
Often turned away

Make next payroll a non-event

One secure application. A soft credit pull to start. No obligation to accept an offer.

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