Every missed call is a
customer you'll never meet
In a busy shop, the phone rings while your team is under the hood or writing up a customer at the counter. Calls about appointments, estimates, and repair status go unanswered, and a driver who can't reach you books with the shop across town. Every missed call is a bay that stays empty and revenue that drives away.
Emergencies and inquiries come in when you're closed — straight to voicemail.
When your people are working, no one is free to answer the phone.
A caller who can't book right now often never calls back.
Reach voicemail once, and the next business on the list gets the job.
A complete front desk,
answering every call
Every call picked up on the first ring — no hold music, no voicemail, no missed opportunity.
A warm, professional voice that speaks naturally and puts callers at ease.
Books, reschedules, and cancels directly in your calendar during the call.
Asks the right questions and captures the details that matter before routing the caller.
Handles your most common questions — hours, pricing, services, location — accurately every time.
A clear text and email recap of every call lands in your inbox the moment it ends.
Full recordings and searchable transcripts of every conversation, kept for your records.
Trained on your services, pricing, and policies so it answers like a member of your team.
Nights, weekends, and holidays — your front desk never closes.
How it sounds for
Auto Repair Shops
Illustrative examples of how Receptico AI handles real auto repair calls.
“My check engine light is on - can you get me in this week?”
“Yes, we can help with that. I can book you for a diagnostic - I have openings this week. What day works, and what's the make and model of your vehicle?”
“How much do you charge for an oil change?”
“A standard oil change starts at $49.95. I can get you scheduled - would later today or tomorrow morning be better?”
“Is my car ready yet? I dropped it off this morning.”
“Let me help with that. I'll grab your name and vehicle and have a service advisor check the status and call you right back with an update.”
More than software —
a complete AI front desk
We don't hand you a bot and walk away. We build, train, and optimize your AI receptionist as a done-for-you system.
We build your AI end to end — call flows, scripts, and integrations — before it ever takes a call.
It learns your services, pricing, service area, and policies, so it represents your brand accurately.
Choose a voice and persona that fits your brand and the way your customers expect to be greeted.
We refine scripts and handling over time as your business changes — updates go live within 24 hours.
See every call, lead, and booking in one place, with recordings and summaries at your fingertips.
Traditional receptionist vs.
Receptico AI
| Traditional receptionist | Receptico AI | |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Business hours only | 24/7/365 |
| Typical cost | $3,000–$4,500/mo salary + benefits | From $597/mo |
| Response time | Misses calls when busy or out | Answers on the first ring |
| Call handling | One call at a time | Simultaneous call handling |
| Scalability | Hire & train more staff | Scales instantly, no new hires |
Receptionist cost = typical US salary + benefits & taxes
Auto Repair AI receptionist FAQ
Yes. It schedules diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs directly into your calendar or shop-management system, capturing the vehicle and customer details your advisors need.
Yes. We train it on your pricing for common services so it can give accurate starting prices and set expectations before booking the appointment.
Yes. It captures the customer and vehicle info and routes status requests to your service advisor, so drivers get a real answer instead of a busy signal.
Receptico AI starts at $597/month on the Growth plan with 1,500 call minutes included, plus one-time professional onboarding (from $497 with our launch offer). There are no per-call fees. See full details on our pricing page.
That's your choice. Many businesses use a branded AI persona that sounds natural and professional; others disclose it upfront. Either way, we never claim the AI is human if a caller asks directly.
Yes. You set the rules — emergencies, specific request types, or any time you want to take over — and the AI transfers the call to you or a team member in real time. The caller is never dropped.
Yes. During onboarding we train it on your services, pricing, and policies, so it answers your callers' specific questions accurately — not with generic scripts.
Most businesses are live within 48 hours. Our team handles the technical setup — you just provide basic business info on a short questionnaire.
Yes. Plans are month-to-month with no long-term contract — cancel any time with 30 days notice. You're also covered by a 30-day money-back guarantee on your first month.
Last updated July 2026 · Reviewed by the Receptico AI team
Stop losing customers
to missed calls.
Give your auto repair business a 24/7 AI receptionist. Live in 48 hours, with a 30-day money-back guarantee. One booked job can cover months of service.
No contracts · Cancel anytime · Receptico AI