Hi, I'm Jerry, and I'm the person behind ACCTimeTracker. I've been involved in tech most of my life, helping develop numerous software programs over the years, and building high performance computers in my spare time. I'm a problem solver - if something doesn't work, I find another way. My brain never shuts off and is always thinking of better ways to do things. Oh, and I just happen to be the head painter at a high-end body shop in Austin, Texas. With over 40 years in the automotive industry, I know the ins and outs of shop life and the struggles and challenges that techs face on a daily basis.

The Problem That Started It All

For years, we used an app called TechTime to track our flat rate hours. It was affordable, it worked, and it had one feature I absolutely loved - the ability to look up jobs you had done in the past using pretty much any search string you could imagine. But then it disappeared off the app store when the developer stopped supporting it.

That left a HUGE gap. We spent 6 to 8 months searching for a solution that could handle our specific needs. Every option we found was either extremely basic or complete overkill - none were designed with the automotive technician in mind.

The Breaking Point

After TechTime disappeared off the app stores, and as we one by one replaced our old phones, we kept losing access to the tool we used to use until one guy in the shop who still had his old phone was doing time for everyone. What a bad situation.

As someone who's been involved in tech most of my life and is always thinking of better ways to do things, I started looking for solutions. After months of searching and trying different options, I discovered something shocking: there was literally nothing on the market that filled the gap left by TechTime.

What We Tried (And Why It Failed)

Generic Time Tracking Apps

Paper Time Cards

Enterprise Software

The Lightbulb Moment

After months of frustration searching for a replacement, I had an epiphany: If nothing exists that fills the gap left by TechTime, I'll architect the solution myself.

I'm not a coder - I'm someone who's been involved in tech most of my life, helping develop numerous software programs over the years. With 40+ years in the automotive industry, I know exactly what technicians need. My background in software development and building high performance computers gave me the perfect foundation to design a solution that actually worked for our industry.

My first couple apps were very basic and worked for the moment, but as time went on I saw a need for something more comprehensive. That's how ACCTimeTracker was born - with all the features we loved about TechTime, plus everything it was missing, designed with the user experience and functionality that technicians actually want to use.

The Development Journey

Phase 1: Understanding the Problem

Phase 2: Building the Solution

Phase 3: Real-World Testing

The Results in Our Shop

Before ACCTimeTracker:

After ACCTimeTracker:

Why I Made It Affordable

After seeing the impact in our shop, I realized other shops needed this too. But I also knew that expensive software was part of the problem. So I made a decision: ACCTimeTracker would offer essential features free with affordable premium capabilities.

My Philosophy:

  • Affordable subscriptions - Essential features free, premium features at fair prices
  • No data mining - Your data stays on your devices
  • No hidden costs - What you see is what you get
  • Community support - Built by shop owners, for shop owners

The Response from the Industry

What Shop Owners Say:

"Finally, something that actually works for our industry!"
"This saved us thousands in the first month alone."
"Our technicians actually like using this system."

What Technicians Say:

"Easy to use, works on my phone, no more paper time cards."
"GPS verification is genius - no more questions about where I was."
"I can track different types of work separately - finally!"

The Future of ACCTimeTracker

My Vision:

What's Next:

The Bottom Line

ACCTimeTracker wasn't built by a software company looking to make money. It was architected by a solutions architect and web designer with 40+ years in the automotive industry who was tired of losing money due to bad time tracking. It was built by someone who experienced the gap left by TechTime and realized the market had no viable alternatives. It was designed by someone who works in a shop every day and understands the unique challenges of the automotive industry. It was created by someone who believes that good software should be accessible to everyone.

ACCTimeTracker is what TechTime should have been - with all the features we loved, plus everything it was missing, designed with the user experience that technicians actually want to use.

That's why essential features are free. That's why it works. That's why it's different.

About Jerry

Software Developer & Tech Enthusiast

Head Painter, High-End Body Shop

Austin, Texas

Creator of ACCTimeTracker

"Built by a tech-savvy automotive professional, for technicians. The TechTime replacement that actually works. Because sometimes you have to build it yourself."

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