WerkstattManager – Uncle Karl's Legacy

Uncle Karl is gone. His garage is yours now. He left behind a run-down backstreet garage, a stack of debts, and a dream he never finished. The garage door sticks, the lights flicker, and decades of oil stains cover the floor. Customers still find their way into the courtyard—but earning their trust is now up to you. Listen. Test. Decide. Customers arrive with symptoms, not ready-made answers. Inspect each car and narrow the problem down to faults in the engine, brakes, exhaust, or lights.

Every test gives you more certainty, but it also uses valuable time from the working day. Keep testing until you are sure—or trust your hunch and commit to a diagnosis. A correct call builds your reputation and leaves the customer satisfied. A wrong guess immediately costs time and reputation. Prepare the quoteOnce you have diagnosed the problem, choose whether to quote for the main fault or include additional work, then set your price. A cheaper quote is easier to accept; a higher one earns more if the customer agrees.

Budgets, patience, personality, and your reputation all influence the decision. The car goes up on the liftAccepted jobs are carried out in your garage: the part is fetched from the storeroom, the car goes up on the lift, and the repair plays out in visible stages — while you keep an eye on the clock and the next customer.…