Automotive AI Receptionist | Never Miss a Service Appointment | Frontdesk

FILL YOUR
SERVICE BAYS
WHILE YOU SLEEP

Every empty bay costs money. Every missed call is a lost customer. Frontdesk AI answers calls 24/7, books appointments, handles service inquiries, and schedules test drives—all while your team sleeps.

24/7 Coverage
No Setup Fees

Frontdesk AI

For Automotive

Incoming Call...

Customer

"Hi, my check engine light is on. Can I bring my car in today?"

AI Receptionist

"Absolutely! We have an opening at 2 PM today for a diagnostic. What's your vehicle make and model?"

✓ Appointment Booked • 2 PM Today

The Problem

AUTOMOTIVE SHOPS
LOSE CUSTOMERS DAILY

You're losing revenue every day your bays sit empty. Customers call after hours, no-shows waste your time, and your team can't keep up. There's a better way.

You Miss Calls When It Matters Most

A customer's check engine light comes on at 7 PM, they call, and get voicemail. By the time you open in the morning, they've already booked with the shop down the street who answered.

The Cost
$450/repair
Average ticket lost

Your Team Is Drowning in Calls

While you're under a car, three more calls come in. Service appointments, repair estimates, parts inquiries—you can't be everywhere at once. Customers get frustrated waiting, and you lose bookings.

The Cost
60+ calls/day
Per service advisor

Appointments No-Show and You Lose Them Forever

You clear a bay, prep for the service, and wait. They don't show. You send one follow-up text that gets ignored. That's it—they're gone. No second chance, no recovery, just wasted time and another empty service bay.

The Cost
25% no-show
Rate industry average
$54,000
Lost annually in missed calls
45%
Of service calls happen after hours
2 hours
Average wait time for callbacks

HOW FRONTDESK
WORKS

One AI workforce that handles every touchpoint—from first inquiry to completed service

24/7 Service Chat

Customers visit your website at any hour. Frontdesk Chat answers instantly, qualifies service needs, provides repair estimates, and books appointments—all without human intervention.

  • Automatically extracts vehicle details, service type, and preferred timing
  • Checks real-time service bay availability across your locations
  • Books appointments directly into your calendar
Frontdesk Chat
11:47 PM • Active
"Need an oil change for my 2021 Honda Accord. What's your availability?"
AI
"I can get you in tomorrow at 9 AM—full synthetic oil change, $79.95. Would that work for you?"
"Perfect! Book it."
Appointment Booked ✓
Tomorrow, March 9 • 9:00 AM
Frontdesk Receptionist
Answered in 0.2s
AI: "Hello! This is Frontdesk at Advanced Auto. How can I help you today?"
Caller: "My check engine light came on. Can you diagnose it today?"
AI: "Absolutely. We have a bay available at 2 PM. I'll get you scheduled for a diagnostic check."
✓ Appointment #4920 Created

AI Phone Receptionist

Every call is answered instantly—repair estimates, service appointments, parts inquiries, test drive requests. The AI understands context, creates work orders, schedules follow-ups, and escalates to technicians only when needed.

  • Answers calls in under 0.5 seconds, 24/7
  • Creates service appointments and work orders automatically
  • Recognizes customers from CRM and references vehicle history

Smart Outbound Follow-ups

When customers no-show for appointments, Frontdesk Outbound automatically calls to reschedule. The AI references the original conversation, knows their vehicle and service needs, and books a new time—all while updating your CRM and calendar.

  • Automatically detects no-shows and triggers follow-up calls
  • Smart retry sequences with optimal timing
  • Reschedules appointments and updates all systems automatically
Outbound Call
Smart Retry #2 • Connected
AI: "Hi Mike, this is Frontdesk from Advanced Auto. I noticed we missed you for your oil change at 9 AM. Would you like to reschedule?"
Mike: "Yeah, sorry about that. Can we do Thursday afternoon instead?"
✓ Appointment Rescheduled
Thursday, March 14 • 2:00 PM
Frontdesk CRM
Customer Name
Mike Rodriguez
Vehicle
2021 Honda Accord • Oil Change
Service Date
March 14, 2024 • 2:00 PM
Source
Web Chat • 11:47 PM
Status
Appointment Confirmed

Unified CRM

Every interaction—chat, call, appointment, service request—automatically creates and updates customer profiles in your CRM. No manual data entry. No missed information. One complete view of every customer and their vehicle history.

  • Auto-creates profiles from any touchpoint
  • Tracks full journey from first inquiry to completed service
  • Syncs with calendar, work orders, and all systems

Marketing Automation

Orchestrate the entire customer journey across email, voice, SMS, and web. Automatically coordinate follow-ups, service reminders, and loyalty sequences based on behavior and vehicle maintenance schedules.

  • Multi-channel orchestration (email, calls, texts, forms)
  • Behavior-triggered workflows and maintenance reminders
  • Automatic follow-ups and win-back sequences
Automated Follow-Ups
What's Happening Now
Pre-appointment confirmation sent
Reminder SMS scheduled
Post-service review request ready
Next maintenance reminder queued
AI Email Agent
Coming Soon
Pre-Appointment Email
"Hi Mike! Your oil change appointment is confirmed for tomorrow at 2 PM. Here's what to bring..."
Maintenance Reminder Email
"It's been 3,000 miles since your last oil change. Schedule your next service..."

AI Email Agent

Coming Soon: Automatically send personalized, context-aware emails at optimal times. Pre-appointment confirmations, service reminders, follow-ups, and loyalty campaigns—all orchestrated by Marketing Automation.

  • Personalized email sequences based on customer behavior
  • Optimal send times for maximum engagement
  • Integrated with Marketing Automation workflows

AI-Powered Forms

Smart service intake forms that pre-fill from CRM data and guide customers through completion. When forms are submitted, they automatically trigger outbound automation sequences for estimate approval and service scheduling workflows.

  • Pre-filled with CRM data (name, vehicle, service history)
  • AI-guided completion for vehicle details and service needs
  • Automatically triggers outbound workflows on submission
AI Form
Service Intake
Pre-filled Fields
✓ Name, Phone, Vehicle (from CRM)
AI-Guided Fields
→ Service Needed
→ Symptoms/Issues
What Happens Next
You're notified immediately and scheduling begins

Live Demo

CALL IT
YOURSELF

(864) 619-0619

No sales pitch. Just our AI answering your call, answering questions, and trying to book you.

YOUR AUTOMOTIVE AI TEAM
EACH ONE DOES DIFFERENT TASKS

Get a complete AI team for your automotive business. Each agent handles different tasks—answering calls, booking appointments, handling service requests. They work together 24/7 to keep your bays full and customers happy.

TIER 1.00

AI Receptionist Teammate

24/7 Receptionist
24/7 Available

Answers every call instantly—no voicemail, no missed appointments. Handles service inquiries, books oil changes and tire appointments, and schedules repair estimates automatically.

Phone Calls Appointment Booking Service Requests
TIER 1.00

Website Chat Teammate

Live Chat Lead Generator
Always Online

Qualifies service leads, provides instant repair estimates, answers questions about services and pricing. Books test drives, service appointments, and captures contact info—all through your website chat, 24/7.

Lead Qualifying Service Quotes Instant Answers
TIER 1.00

Email Teammate

Email Nurture Specialist
Coming Soon

Sends personalized service appointment confirmations, vehicle ready notifications, and follow-up emails automatically. Coordinates with Marketing Automation to send maintenance reminders and special offers at the right time to keep customers coming back.

Confirmations Follow-Ups Reminders
TIER 1.00

Service Form Teammate

Smart Form Assistant
Service Requests

Pre-fills service intake forms from CRM data. Guides customers through vehicle information and service details. Triggers automation workflows when repair estimates or service requests are submitted.

Pre-filled AI Guided Auto-Trigger
TIER 1.00

Outbound Sales Teammate

Multi-Channel Outreach
Calls, Texts & Emails

Automatically reaches out to customers at the right time. Makes outbound calls for appointment reminders and follow-ups, sends personalized SMS maintenance alerts, and emails service specials. Coordinates all outbound channels to bring customers back for scheduled maintenance.

Outbound Calls SMS Campaigns Email Sequences
TIER 1.00

SMS Texting Teammate

Text Support Agent
Two-Way Texting

Handles two-way SMS conversations with customers about service appointments and vehicle status. Sends appointment confirmations, vehicle ready notifications, and answers questions about repair estimates via text—98% open rate.

Confirmations Status Updates Two-Way Chat
TIER 1.00

Web Voice Teammate

Voice Interface Agent
Click & Talk

Lets website visitors speak directly to your website about services and pricing. Click, talk, get answers about tire costs, oil change availability, and repair estimates—no typing required. Perfect for mobile users browsing for quick automotive services.

Voice Chat Mobile Friendly Instant Answers
TIER 1.00

CRM Sync Teammate

CRM Sync Engine
Real-Time Sync

Automatically updates your Frontdesk CRM with every interaction. All your AI agents feed customer and vehicle data in real-time—no manual imports, no data entry. Every call, text, and interaction is organized by customer, vehicle, and service history.

Auto-Sync No Data Entry Organized
TIER 1.00

Auto Service Ticket Teammate

Auto Ticket Creator
Auto-Created

Customers don't fill out forms—they just call or text. Your AI recognizes service needs (brake noise, check engine light, tire wear, etc.), creates service tickets, triages by urgency, and notifies the right technician automatically.

Auto-Create Triage Notifications
TIER 1.00

Smart Alert Teammate

Smart Alert System
Watch & Alert

Watches every conversation and alerts you when it matters. If a customer was frustrated, if an urgent repair was needed, if a high-value service was booked—you know instantly.

Smart Alerts Custom Rules Instant

THE
JOURNEY

Follow one customer from phone call to completed service—see how every system works together

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7:45 AM

THE PHONE RINGS
DURING RUSH HOUR

Alex calls at 7:45 AM while driving to work. Her check engine light is on. The AI answers instantly—no voicemail, no missed call, no hold music.

ANSWERED ✓
Frontdesk Receptionist
Answered in 0.2s
AI: "Good morning! Thank you for calling. How can I help you today?"
Alex: "Hi, my check engine light came on. Can I bring my car in today?"
AI: "I can help with that. We have an opening at 2 PM today for a diagnostic. Would that work for you?"
Frontdesk CRM
Alex Martinez
Active
Phone
(555) 789-0123
Vehicle
2019 Honda Accord
Service
Diagnostic Check
Drop-off Time
Today, 2:00 PM
Source
Phone • 7:45 AM
Saved to CRM automatically
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7:46 AM

EVERY WORD
IS SAVED

As Alex talks, the AI captures everything: name, phone, vehicle make and model, check engine light issue, 2 PM drop-off time. Saved to CRM automatically—no forms, no typing.

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7:48 AM

2 PM TODAY
IS BOOKED

Alex says "Yes!" The AI checks your calendar, finds 2 PM today, and books it. Instant confirmation—no waiting.

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Diagnostic Appointment
Alex Martinez • Friday, March 15 • 2:00 PM
Automation Sequence
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Appointment Booked
Trigger detected in CRM
2
Confirmation Text Sent
Appointment details delivered instantly
3
Reminder Scheduled
Text reminder queued for tomorrow
4
Follow-Up Queued
Post-service message ready to send
04
7:49 AM

THE SYSTEM
WAKES UP

The moment the appointment is booked, the system springs into action. Confirmation texts, reminder messages, follow-ups, and service forms—all happening automatically.

Messages
2 New
Appointment Confirmation
To: alex@email.com
Sent ✓
"Hi Alex! Your diagnostic appointment is confirmed for Friday, March 15 at 2:00 PM. Please bring your vehicle..."
Appointment Reminder
To: alex@email.com
Scheduled
"Just a friendly reminder about your appointment tomorrow at 2 PM. We're ready to diagnose your check engine light..."
05
7:50 AM

HER PHONE
BUZZES NOW

Alex's phone buzzes. It's a confirmation text from your shop—sent automatically by the AI Email Agent (coming soon). She reads it, feels reassured, and continues her commute. Meanwhile, a reminder text is already scheduled for tomorrow. No one had to remember to send it.

06
Friday, 2:15 PM

SHE FORGOT
TO SHOW UP

Friday afternoon, Alex is stuck in a meeting at work. She completely forgot about the appointment. You're at the shop, see the missed appointment in your CRM, and mark it as "No-Show." That's it. One click. The system takes over from here—you don't have to think about what to do next.

NO-SHOW ALERT
Friday, March 15 • 2:00 PM
AM
Alex Martinez
Diagnostic Appointment
❌ Did not arrive
Status updated in CRM
→ Recovery sequence triggered
Recovery Sequence
1
No-Show Detected
Status updated in CRM
2
Outbound Call Scheduled
AI will call Alex automatically
3
Context Loaded
Original call + vehicle data ready
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Friday, 2:16 PM

ONE CLICK
STARTS IT ALL

The moment you mark Alex as a no-show, the system springs into action. It remembers everything: the 7:45 AM phone call, her 2019 Honda Accord, the check engine light issue. Recovery calls get scheduled automatically. Follow-up texts are queued. The entire recovery process starts—you don't have to think about it.

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Monday, 11:30 AM

THE THIRD CALL
WORKS

Alex's phone rings. It's the third call from your AI. She's finally free—just got to her desk at work. She answers. The AI remembers their entire conversation from last week. "Hi Alex, I noticed we missed you on Friday. Would you like to reschedule?" Alex says yes, picks a new time, and hangs up. The calendar updates automatically. No one had to do anything.

CONNECTED ✓
Outbound Call
Smart Retry #3 • Connected
AI: "Hi Alex, I noticed we missed you for your diagnostic appointment on Friday. Would you like to reschedule?"
Alex: "Yes! I'm so sorry. Can we do Wednesday afternoon?"
Appointment Rescheduled
Wednesday, March 20 • 3:00 PM
09
Wednesday, 4:30 PM

THE CAR
IS READY

Alex drops off her car at 3 PM. You run the diagnostic and find it's just a faulty oxygen sensor. Quick fix. You mark the service complete in your CRM. The moment you click "Complete," the system springs into action: service summary texts get sent, the invoice is ready, and follow-up workflows begin. All happening automatically—you're just fixing cars.

SERVICE COMPLETE
Wednesday, March 20 • 4:30 PM
2019 Honda Accord
Alex Martinez
Post-service sequence activated
Frontdesk Forms
Service Feedback • Pre-filled from CRM
AI guiding through fields...
AI guiding through fields...
✓ Ready to send automatically
10
Wednesday, 5:00 PM

HER PHONE BUZZES
PICKING UP THE CAR

Alex just picked up her car. She's walking to the parking lot when her phone buzzes. It's a feedback form from Frontdesk Forms—already filled with her name, email, and the service she just received. The AI guides her through rating her experience right on her phone. When she submits it, you're immediately notified. The review process begins automatically—all without you lifting a finger.

Incoming Call
Answered • Recognized from CRM
Context Loaded
Service completed • Invoice paid
AI
"Hi Alex! I remember your recent service. How can I help?"
Alex
"Quick question about tire rotation..."
11
Friday, 2:30 PM

SHE HAS
A QUESTION

Alex is driving home from work, thinking about her next oil change. She has a question about tire rotation. She calls. The AI answers instantly, recognizes her from your CRM, remembers her recent service and vehicle info, and is ready to help—no hold time, no voicemail, no missed calls. Alex gets her answer in seconds.

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April 10, 2024

ALEX BOOKS
HER NEXT SERVICE

After answering her question, the AI reminds Alex that she's due for an oil change in two weeks. "Would you like to schedule that now?" Alex says yes. Appointment booked. She's officially a repeat customer.

SERVICE BOOKED
Oil Change & Filter • April 25
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May 3, 2024 • 7:45 PM

SHE TEXTS
AT 7:45 PM

Alex just got home from work. Her brakes are squeaking. She texts the AI. It answers instantly with information about brake service—no waiting, no phone calls, no searching through emails.

Text Conversation
Alex • Recognized from CRM
Alex
"Hi! My brakes are squeaking. Should I be worried?"
AI
"Hi Alex! Squeaking brakes usually mean your brake pads need inspection. I can schedule a free brake check for you. Would you like me to book an appointment?"
Alex
"Yes please! Can we do Saturday morning?"
AI
"Perfect! I've booked you for Saturday at 9 AM. We'll do a complete brake inspection and give you an estimate if anything needs replacing."
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June 12, 2024 • 6:30 PM

THE AC
STOPPED WORKING

Alex's AC stopped working in the middle of summer. It's 6:30 PM on a Thursday. She can call, text, or chat—whichever she prefers. The AI answers instantly, understands the issue, schedules an AC diagnostic, and books it for tomorrow afternoon. Alex doesn't have to wait for business hours or fill out forms. She just describes the problem, and it's handled.

Alex's Options
CALL
Instant answer
CHAT
Quick & easy
TEXT
From anywhere
APPOINTMENT CREATED
AC Diagnostic & Repair
Scheduled: Friday, 2:00 PM
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August 15, 2024

TIRE SALE
THIS WEEK

You're running a tire sale this week. Alex gets notified automatically—text, email, or both, your choice. The system sends service reminders, promotional offers, seasonal maintenance alerts, and appointment confirmations. Customers stay informed without you sending individual messages. Everything happens automatically.

Service Updates
Sent to All Customers
PROMOTION
Tire Sale - 20% Off
August 15-22 • All tire brands
SERVICE REMINDER
Oil Change Due Soon
You're due for service in 2 weeks
SEASONAL ALERT
Winter Tire Prep
Schedule your winter tire installation
✓ All customers notified
No manual sending required
LOYAL CUSTOMER
March 2025
Alex Martinez
2019 Honda Accord • Customer since March 2024
✓ 12 services completed
Oil changes, brake service, tire rotation, AC repair
Why she stays
"Always answers when I call, never have to wait for an appointment, texts me when my car is ready. Best shop experience ever."
16
March 2025

A YEAR LATER
SHE'S STILL HERE

A year later, Alex is still your customer. She's had 12 services—oil changes, brake work, tire rotations, AC repair. Every time, she had a great experience—appointments were easy to book, questions were answered instantly, and she always knew what was happening with her car. The same AI that helped her schedule that first diagnostic kept her happy as a customer. That's the full journey: first call to loyal customer to word-of-mouth referrals.

FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS

Everything you need to know about using Frontdesk for your automotive business

Can it handle after-hours service calls? +

Yes. The AI answers calls 24/7, schedules service appointments, collects vehicle information, and books test drives—all while your shop is closed. No more missed customers at 2 AM.

How does it handle repair estimates? +

The AI collects all necessary details (vehicle make, model, year, issue description, mileage), and creates estimate requests automatically. Urgent repairs can be escalated immediately to your service advisors.

Does it reduce appointment no-shows? +

Yes. The system automatically sends confirmation emails and reminder texts before appointments. When no-shows happen, it immediately calls to reschedule—recovering up to 40% of missed appointments.

Can it book appointments directly into my calendar? +

Yes. Integrates with Google Calendar, Outlook, and most calendar systems. The AI checks real-time bay availability and books service appointments instantly—no back-and-forth phone tag needed.

How does it handle test drive scheduling? +

The AI qualifies leads, checks vehicle availability, and schedules test drives based on your sales team's calendar. It collects driver's license information and sends pre-visit confirmation with the vehicle details they're interested in.

Does it work with my existing systems? +

Yes. Frontdesk integrates with most systems including CDK, Reynolds & Reynolds, Tekion, and others. All data syncs automatically—customer information, appointments, service history, and parts inquiries.

Can it handle multiple locations or dealerships? +

Absolutely. The AI knows all your locations, service bay availability, inventory, and pricing. It can route calls based on location, handle multi-location inquiries, and manage multiple shops simultaneously.

What about roadside assistance and towing requests? +

The AI handles roadside assistance calls 24/7, collects location and vehicle information, and can coordinate with towing services. For urgent breakdowns, it immediately escalates to your on-call team.

How much does it cost? +

Pricing is based on your shop size and call volume. Most automotive businesses see ROI within the first month from reduced no-shows and increased service bookings. Contact us for a custom quote.

GET STARTED WITH
FRONTDESK

Stop missing service appointments at 2 AM. Start booking customers while you sleep.

features

The AI Receptionist that Never Sleeps

Capture calls and appointments 24/7, even outside of business hours. Setup in minutes, keep your existing number.

AI Receptionist Tailored to your Business

Your AI Receptionist will understand everything about your business and services. This means that it can answer complex questions from callers easily.

AI Receptionist Sends Texts & Schedules Appointments’

Your AI phone receptionist can intelligently text the caller custom links during the conversation. For example, if the caller asks to schedule an appointment, the receptionist can text them your Calendly link.

Build and Tweak your AI Receptionist in Minutes

The simplest solution on the market. Create, purchase, and publish your AI Receptionist in just five minutes. You can even update your receptionist's knowledge base or greeting phrase anytime

Advanced Analytics with Your AI Receptionist

View  call transcripts, text history, and voicemails directly from your admin dashboard. Export phone numbers of callers for targeted promo.

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Multiple Channels, One AI Receptionist

Voice

Answers calls 24/7 with a human-like voice.

Text

Reaches out via SMS and replies to incoming text messages.

Website Embeddables

Choose your size, color, and voice. Then, embed your receptionist in your website.

integrations

Seamless Integration with Leading Scheduling Tools

Supercharge your existing booking system with our AI virtual receptionist. No limits.

Proof & Results

Testimonials

CFO, Garman Homes
View Customer Story

"Since launching (Frontdesk) full time, we’ve fielded over 400 calls, qualified 80 leads, and helped us close over $800,000 in new home sales within just six weeks."

CEO, Trade Recalls
View Customer Story

"In the first five days using AI (Frontdesk) outbound program, Acura of Auburn generated $30,000 in new revenue; a record month for the dealership."

CEO, Provest Realty
View Customer Story

"We get about 400 calls a week, and before (Frontdesk) the phones rang all day long. Around 80% of callers hit zero, so someone was always stuck directing calls. Now only about 20% reach our operator. The phones are quiet, the team can focus, and both offices are much calmer."

Operations Manager, Clear Speech
View Customer Story

"(Frontdesk) ended up transforming our entire office. We went from a 20-kid waitlist to zero, we capture 100% of our referral opportunities, and we’re saving hours every single day."

Seattle Foot & Ankle Center

"(Frontdesk) has taken a huge weight off our practice. We no longer miss calls, and I don’t have to spend time managing an answering service. The AI handles everything reliably, and I can update it in real time. it’s like having a full-time receptionist without the time burden."