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A missed call is a missed job.
You're under a car
Hands covered in grease, phone ringing on the bench. By the time you get to it, they've rung someone else.
It's after hours
Plenty of drivers ring at night or on weekends, when the car's in the driveway and they finally have time.
Voicemail doesn't book jobs
Most callers won't leave a message. They just move down the Google list.
Like your best front-desk person, minus the wages.
Books jobs into your diary
Services, logbook services, rego checks, tyres and brakes, booked at times that actually suit your workshop.
Answers the usual questions
Opening hours, location, rough prices, loan cars, payment options and how long a job takes.
Captures every lead
Name, number, car and problem, so you can quote with all the facts in front of you.
Texts you a summary
Every call lands on your phone as a short SMS. No listening back to voicemails.
Passes on urgent calls
Breakdowns, unhappy customers or your regulars go straight through to your mobile.
Sounds local and friendly
A natural voice and accent that suits your area, using your shop's name and your way of talking.
How does an AI receptionist compare with the alternatives?
It answers every call like a staff member would, around the clock, for less than a part-time wage. It isn't a mechanic, so anything technical gets booked in or passed to you.
| Voicemail | Answering service | Front-desk staff | AutoShopRep AI Receptionist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Answers after hours | Takes a message | Usually, depends on plan | No | Yes, 24/7 |
| Books jobs into your diary | No | Sometimes | Yes | Yes |
| Knows your services and prices | No | A short script | Yes | Yes, trained on your shop |
| Handles several calls at once | Yes | Usually | One at a time | Yes |
| Diagnoses car problems | No | No | Sometimes | No, books an inspection instead |
| Typical cost | Free | Monthly fee, often plus per-call charges | A full wage plus super | $347/month, no lock-in |
Keep your number. Change nothing else.
Your existing number stays. Calls you can't take, or that come in after hours, forward to your AI receptionist. You choose when it steps in.
Services, prices, hours and how you like calls handled.
Ring it yourself and tweak anything until it sounds right.
Switch on call forwarding and it's answering from day one.
AI Receptionist FAQ
Will callers know it's AI?
It sounds natural and friendly, and it's always upfront if a caller asks. Most people just care that someone picked up and booked them in.
What if it can't answer a question?
It takes the details, tells the caller you'll ring back, and texts you straight away. Urgent calls can transfer to your mobile.
Can it quote prices?
Only the ones you approve, like standard service prices. Anything that needs inspecting gets booked in instead of guessed.
Does it work with my booking system?
It books straight into a shared online calendar. If your workshop software can't connect, it texts you each booking to confirm.
Hear it answer your shop's calls.
Book a quick call and we'll set up a free demo using your workshop's name and services.
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