Biometrics & Attendance · Guide

Biometric Attendance System for Garages and Workshops

Bays only earn when mechanics are in them.

Are you paying for hours nobody worked?

Read on: it takes a few minutes and could save you a lot more than that.

In this guide you will see:
  • Start times recorded
  • Casual workers included
  • Pay matches the hours worked
By Qyvea LimitedPublished 2026-10-19Updated 2026-10-192 min read
On this page01. See how it works02. Why it matters03. Before and after04. Where it goes05. In stock now06. Get a free survey07. FAQ
Biometric Attendance System for Garages and Workshops: illustration
Quick answer

Bays only earn when mechanics are in them. A biometric attendance system (also called a fingerprint attendance machine or time attendance system) records who arrived, and when, with their own finger or face. For garages and workshops, that means start times recorded, and casual workers included.

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Key takeaways

  • Start times recorded
  • Casual workers included
  • Pay matches the hours worked
  • Qyvea supplies, installs and trains your team.

01See how it works

Staff arrive~at the terminalScan finger or face~one secondPunch recorded~name and timeReport ready~for payroll
Garages and Workshops: how it works, step by step

02Why it matters

ImportantA workshop earns by the hour. If mechanics arrive late and nobody records it, the bays stay empty. A terminal at the door tells the owner what the register cannot.

03Before and after

On paper or a basic clock

Mechanics start at different times
Owner is under a car, not at the register
Casual workers come and go

With attendance terminals

Start times recorded
Casual workers included
Pay matches the hours worked

04Where it goes

TipBest spot: at the workshop entrance.
A fingerprint scan

05In stock now

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06Get a free survey

When to call a professionalWe survey your site for free, quote in writing, then supply, install, configure and train your team. See the price guide. Call 0113 301 244 or WhatsApp us.

07Frequently asked questions

Can casual mechanics be added?

Yes. Enrol them for the days they work.

Can it handle oily hands?

Face recognition or cards work when fingerprints are hard to read.

Is it tough enough for a workshop?

Choose a rugged model and place it away from dust and splashes.

What is a time attendance system?

It is a terminal at the door plus software. Staff scan a finger, face or card, the terminal records who arrived and when, and the software totals hours, lateness and overtime for payroll.

Can a terminal stop buddy punching?

Yes. A finger or face belongs to one person, so nobody can clock in for a friend the way they can with a card, a PIN or a paper register.

How long does installation take?

One terminal is usually a few hours: mount, power, network, enrol staff and test. Larger sites take longer.

Do you deliver outside Nairobi?

Yes. We deliver countrywide and survey Nairobi and the surrounding counties for free.

Why customers choose Qyvea

Genuine brandsManufacturer warranty on what we sell, so you are not gambling on the box.
One team, start to finishThe people who advise you also install and support it.
Fast answersWhatsApp replies usually within 30 minutes, and delivery within 24 hours in Nairobi.
Easy to buyPay by M-Pesa, bank transfer or card. Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000.
Risk taken off you7-day returns and exchanges on products, and a workmanship warranty on installations.
Customers say soRated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews.

Your next step takes one minute: send us a photo of the place on WhatsApp and we will tell you what it needs.

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