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AI Receptionist for Auto Repair Shops

Wirepilot AI answers your shop's phone while your service writer is at the counter and your techs are under cars. It books oil changes, tire swaps and diagnostics, handles 'is my car ready?' calls, and captures repair enquiries with the vehicle details you need.

Your plan starts after 7 days unless you cancel. Cancel anytime from your dashboard.

Your auto repair shop

Tire changeover

Answered
  1. Caller: Wants their winter tires put on next week.

  2. Receptionist: Sure. A seasonal tire swap on rims is $70. I have Tuesday at 8 a.m. or Wednesday at 1 p.m. What's the vehicle?

Illustration of a call to a auto repair shop, answered by Wirepilot AI.

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Try it: book a winter tire changeover, or say your brakes are grinding and ask what it might cost.

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Why repair shops miss calls

A repair shop's service writer does several jobs at once: checking in cars, calling customers with estimates, ordering parts and ringing up invoices. When the counter is busy, the phone rings out. Techs can't answer with greasy hands.

Calls peak at predictable times: first thing in the morning, lunch, and the end of the day when people ask if their car is ready. In spring and fall, tire-change season brings a wave of booking calls on top of everything else.

What a missed call costs an auto shop

A customer who trusts a shop tends to bring every vehicle in the household back for years, for maintenance and repairs. A new customer calling for a quote on brakes will often book with whichever shop answers and gives a clear answer first.

Tire season is the clearest example: people want a slot, and they'll call around until they get one. Missing those calls leaves bays empty that could have been full.

See your numbers in the missed-call calculator.

Calls your receptionist handles for a auto repair shop

Real situations, and exactly what Wirepilot AI says and does in each one. Names, prices and times are examples; yours come from your setup.

Tire changeover

The caller: Wants their winter tires put on next week.

The receptionist says: Sure. A seasonal tire swap on rims is $70. I have Tuesday at 8 a.m. or Wednesday at 1 p.m. What's the vehicle?

What it does: Books the right service length, records the vehicle and texts a confirmation.

Strange noise

The caller: Hears grinding when braking.

The receptionist says: That's worth checking soon. We'll do a brake inspection and call you with a quote before any work. Can you bring it in tomorrow morning?

What it does: Books a diagnostic slot and notes the symptom for the technician.

Is my car ready?

The caller: Asks if their car is done.

The receptionist says: I'll check with your service advisor and have them text you right away.

What it does: Sends a message to the service writer. If your shop system shares status through an integration, it can answer directly.

Price shopping

The caller: Asks how much front brake pads and rotors cost on a 2018 Civic.

The receptionist says: For most cars, front pads and rotors are between $450 and $600 installed. We'll give you an exact quote after a quick inspection. Want me to book one?

What it does: Shares your approved price ranges and books an inspection.

Warning light

The caller: The check-engine light is flashing.

The receptionist says: A flashing check-engine light can mean a serious problem, so it's best not to drive it far. Can you bring it in today, or do you need a tow?

What it does: Follows your urgent-call rules, books the earliest slot or offers your towing partner's number.

Pre-purchase inspection

The caller: Is buying a used car and wants it inspected before paying.

The receptionist says: Good idea. A pre-purchase inspection is $129 and takes about an hour. Can the seller bring the car in on Thursday or Friday?

What it does: Books the inspection and notes that the vehicle belongs to a seller.

What matters most for auto repair shops

Bay-aware booking

Service lengths set per job so the schedule stays realistic. See appointment booking.

Vehicle details captured

Year, make, model and symptoms on every booking.

Status calls handled

'Is my car ready?' calls become quick texts, not interruptions.

Seasonal surge capacity

Tire season calls answered, up to 20 at once. See 24/7 call answering.

Setting it up for an auto repair shop

We set up:

  • Services and lengths: oil changes, tire swaps, inspections, diagnostics, brakes and more.
  • Price ranges you're comfortable quoting.
  • Bay capacity: how many of each job you can book at once.
  • Waiter vs. drop-off options and shuttle availability.
  • Towing partner and urgent-call rules.

Shops that do well with it keep tire-season slots in the calendar before the rush. When the first snow forecast hits, the receptionist fills them while your service writer handles the counter.

Works with the tools you use

Wirepilot AI books into Google or Outlook Calendar or Calendly, and can text Square payment links. On Growth and Pro, automations can connect to QuickBooks, a Google Sheet or your shop-management software through Zapier, Make or webhooks. Tell us which shop system you use and we'll confirm what's possible.

  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook Calendar
  • Square
  • QuickBooks
  • Calendly
  • Google Sheets
  • Zapier
  • Make

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Best fit

The Growth plan: $249 CAD/month

500 minutes included, then $0.40/min

Growth suits most repair shops: 500 minutes for busy seasons, two-way texting for 'your car is ready' updates, AI transfers to the service writer, and outbound calls for maintenance reminders where available.

Free setup. 7-day free trial. No contract.

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Questions from auto repair shops

Can it quote repair prices?

It shares the price ranges you approve and books an inspection for an exact quote.

Can it tell customers if their car is ready?

If status is available through a connected tool, yes. Otherwise it messages your service writer, who texts the customer.

Does it work with my shop-management software?

It depends on the software. Many shops connect through automations on Growth and Pro. Ask us about yours.

Can it handle tire season?

Yes. It answers up to 20 calls at once and books into your tire-swap slots.

Can it arrange a tow?

It can give callers your towing partner's number, or transfer to them.

Does it diagnose problems?

No. It records symptoms and books a diagnostic. Your techs diagnose.

Can it take calls about warranty or extended-warranty work?

It notes the warranty provider and books a diagnostic. Your service writer confirms coverage.

Can it tell callers if we work on their make?

Yes. It knows the makes and types of vehicles you service, and politely refers others.

Every call to your auto repair shop, answered.

We set it up for you, free. Try it for 7 days, or book a 20-minute demo and hear it handle calls like yours.

Your plan starts after 7 days unless you cancel. Cancel anytime from your dashboard.

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