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Automotive Repair
Auckland

AI Voice & SMS Appointment System

Independent Auto Repair Shop

After 90 Days

+42%
Appointments
-78%
No-Shows
+$12,400/mo
Revenue
01

Client Context

A 3-bay independent repair shop with 2 full-time mechanics and a part-time receptionist. Like most small repair shops, they were losing customers to dealerships with 24/7 booking systems and constantly dealing with phone interruptions during busy repair work.

3-bay shop, 2 mechanics, 1 part-time receptionist
02

The Problem

Lost Revenue from Missed Calls

The shop was missing 40% of incoming calls during busy periods (typically 10am-3pm). Each missed call represented a potential $200-800 service booking.

With approximately 15 missed calls per week, they were losing roughly $12,000-20,000 in monthly revenue.

No-Show Appointments

25% of booked appointments resulted in no-shows, wasting valuable bay time.

Each no-show cost approximately $150-250 in lost revenue plus staff time.

After-Hours Inquiries

Customers calling after 5pm or on weekends went straight to voicemail, often booking with competitors who answered first.

Estimated 30% of potential customers lost to faster-responding competitors.

Manual Scheduling Conflicts

The part-time receptionist was juggling phone calls, walk-ins, and paperwork, leading to occasional double-bookings and frustrated customers.

Customer satisfaction issues and inefficient use of receptionist time.
03

AI Voice & SMS Appointment System

We implemented an AI Voice & SMS Appointment System that operates 24/7, handling all incoming communications and bookings automatically.

Features Included

  • Incoming phone calls with natural conversation
  • SMS appointment booking and confirmations
  • Automated appointment reminders (48 hours + 4 hours before)
  • Integration with their existing Google Calendar
  • Service history lookup and recommendations
04

How It Was Executed

Week-by-week breakdown of the implementation process.

Week 1

Discovery & Setup

  • Mapped their most common service types (WOF, oil change, brake service, diagnostics)
  • Recorded typical customer questions and shop responses
  • Set up bay availability rules (30 min for quick services, 2-4 hours for major work)
  • Integrated with their existing calendar system
Week 2

AI Training & Testing

  • Trained the AI on shop-specific information (pricing, service times, mechanic specialties)
  • Set up intelligent routing: urgent repairs flagged for immediate callback, routine services booked automatically
  • Configured SMS reminder sequences with easy confirm/reschedule options
  • Created recall campaign for regular customers (e.g., "Due for 6-month service")
Week 3

Soft Launch

  • Diverted 50% of calls to AI system initially
  • Monitored conversations for accuracy
  • Made adjustments to improve natural conversation flow
Week 4

Full Launch & Optimization

  • All after-hours and overflow calls handled by AI
  • Receptionist focused on in-person customer service and complex inquiries
  • Weekly performance reviews to optimize booking rates
05

Results After 90 Days

+42%
Increase in Booked Appointments
AI answered 100% of calls, capturing all after-hours inquiries
$12,400
Additional Monthly Revenue
Previously missed calls now converted to bookings
-78%
Reduction in No-Shows
Automated reminders with easy reschedule options kept customers accountable
22 hrs/week
Time Saved
Receptionist freed from constant phone interruptions
4.8/5
Customer Satisfaction
Customers appreciated instant booking and convenient SMS confirmations
"I called at 8pm on a Sunday night and had my WOF booked in 2 minutes via text. So much easier than waiting until Monday!"
Customer
Vehicle Owner
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