diff --git a/addons/repair/models/repair.py b/addons/repair/models/repair.py
index 487d2240d1f..093678ef8e0 100644
--- a/addons/repair/models/repair.py
+++ b/addons/repair/models/repair.py
@@ -206,8 +206,12 @@ class Repair(models.Model):
 
     @api.model
     def create(self, vals):
-        if vals.get('name', '/') == '/':
-            vals['name'] = self.env['ir.sequence'].next_by_code('repair.order') or '/'
+        # To avoid consuming a sequence number when clicking on 'Create', we preprend it if the
+        # the name starts with '/'.
+        vals['name'] = vals.get('name') or '/'
+        if vals['name'].startswith('/'):
+            vals['name'] = (self.env['ir.sequence'].next_by_code('repair.order') or '/') + vals['name']
+            vals['name'] = vals['name'][:-1] if vals['name'].endswith('/') and vals['name'] != '/' else vals['name']
         return super(Repair, self).create(vals)
 
     def button_dummy(self):