AUTO REPAIR · AI RECEPTIONIST

🔩 Auto Repair Shops — Meet Your AI Receptionist

First shop to answer wins the job. Mia picks up in under 2 seconds — even when every tech is under a car.

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$520
average auto repair job value
41
peak calls per day in your industry
$117,260
est. monthly revenue lost missing 25% of calls
24/7
Mia is always on — nights, weekends, holidays
The Problem
Your phone is costing you money

These are the top call-handling challenges auto repair shops face every day — and what Mia fixes.

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First to answer wins the job

Customers call 3 shops at once and book with whoever picks up first. Mia answers instantly — so your shop is always the first voice they hear.

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Service writers are slammed on Monday mornings

Every bay is full, the phone won't stop, and your writers are trying to greet walk-ins at the same time. Mia handles overflow so they stay focused on the cars.

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Tow-in and emergency calls need immediate response

Tow calls go to the next shop if nobody answers in 30 seconds. Mia qualifies the job and confirms the drop-off — every time.

Mia in Action
How Mia handles a real auto repair call

This is the kind of call auto repair shops get every week. Here's exactly how Mia handles it.

Live call transcript
Customer Hey, my check engine light came on this morning and the car's shaking pretty bad at highway speed. I'm comparing a few shops — do you have availability today?
Mia Yes, we have a slot open this afternoon around 2pm. A shaking at highway speed combined with the check engine light is usually something in the drivetrain or a misfiring cylinder — our techs can run a full diagnostic and give you a quote same-day. What's the year, make, and model?
Customer It's a 2019 Toyota Camry, about 67,000 miles.
Mia Perfect — 67K on a Camry is usually well within normal range. Should I put you down for 2pm? I'll need your name and a phone number to confirm.
Customer Yeah, let's do it. Marcus Webb, 555-0247.
Mia Done — Marcus Webb, 2pm today. You'll get a text confirmation with our address. If anything changes before then just reply to that text.
💰 The revenue math for auto repair shops: Auto repair shops miss an estimated 2–4 tow-in jobs per week to unanswered calls alone — at $520/job average that's $4,160–$8,320/month in lost tow-in revenue before counting missed diagnostic and service calls. Monday mornings, when call volume peaks, are the most expensive time to be short-staffed on the phone.

⚠️ Spring and pre-winter are your two biggest call surges

Spring brings road-trip prep calls (tires, brakes, oil changes). October–November brings pre-winter battery, brake, and heating system calls. These are the weeks when customers are most willing to drop in immediately — and most likely to call 3 shops.

Real Scenarios
What Mia actually does for auto repair shops

These are the exact situations auto repair shops face every week — and how Mia handles them.

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A customer calls while shopping 3 shops simultaneously

Mia answers in under 2 seconds, gets the year/make/model, describes what your shop can do, and books the drop-off before the customer dials the next number on their list.

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A tow driver calls to confirm a drop-off while your writer is with a customer

Mia takes the vehicle info, confirms the bay, and messages your writer — no chaos at the front counter.

3

A customer calls to check if their car is ready

Mia relays their info to your team and sends a status update — keeping the customer off your service writer's back.

Integrations
Works with your auto repair software

Mia connects with the tools auto repair shops already use — so your calendar and CRM stay in sync.

Shop-WareMitchell 1ShopmonkeyTekmetric Zapier Any calendar Custom webhook

Plus any other CRM or booking system via Zapier or direct webhook (Business tier).

Pricing
Simple, transparent pricing

No setup fees. No contracts. Cancel anytime. Your price is locked forever once you subscribe.

Essential
$127/mo
Solo operators and small auto repair teams
  • AI phone answering 24/7
  • 200 included minutes
  • SMS & email replies
  • Appointment booking
  • Unified inbox
  • 7-day free trial
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$197/mo
Growing auto repair businesses
  • Everything in Essential
  • 1,000 included minutes
  • Priority support
  • Webchat widget
  • Advanced analytics
  • 7-day free trial
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Business
$597/mo
High-volume auto repair operations
  • Everything in Pro
  • 5,000 included minutes
  • Custom AI voice cloning
  • Custom AI training
  • Dedicated onboarding
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
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$0.15/min overage on all plans. Annual billing saves 20%. Questions? See FAQ.

FAQ
Questions from auto repair shops
Can Mia handle tow-in and emergency calls?
Yes. Mia gathers vehicle info, location, and urgency — and either confirms a drop-off slot or escalates to your on-call staff.
Does NinjaOtter work with Mitchell 1 and Shop-Ware?
Yes. NinjaOtter integrates via Zapier or direct webhook. Business tier includes custom integrations with shop management software.
What if a customer has a detailed diagnostic question?
Mia takes their details and lets them know a technician will follow up — she doesn't guess on technical specifics.
How long does setup take?
About 5 minutes. Fill in your business profile, forward your phone number (or connect SMS/email), and Mia is live. No tech skills needed.
What if I want to cancel?
Cancel anytime from your dashboard. No contracts, no cancellation fees. Your price is locked as long as you stay subscribed.
Serving Auto Repair Shops
Across the United States

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In auto repair, the first shop to answer gets the car

Mia answers every call in under 2 seconds — Monday morning rush, tow-ins, and everything in between. Try free for 7 days.

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