AI Receptionist for Auto Repair Shops
Every call about an oil change pulls someone out from under a car. Clara takes those calls instead. She answers on the first ring, quotes your common services, books drop-offs and handles the status calls, so your techs keep working.
Clara
Eastside Auto, this is Clara. How can I help?
Caller
My brakes are squealing. How much for new pads?
Clara
It depends on the car, so we'd take a quick look first. Can you drop it off tomorrow?
Caller
Yeah, first thing in the morning.
Clara
You're booked for 8 tomorrow. What's the make and model?
What Clara Handles for Your Auto Repair Shop.
She answers from what you teach her, and anything she can't handle goes to your team.
“Can I bring my car in tomorrow?”
Drop-Offs
She books drop-offs and inspections into your schedule.
“How much for an oil change?”
Service Quotes
She quotes the prices you give her for common services, and books the visit.
“Is my car ready yet?”
Status Calls
She checks your shop software when it's connected, or takes a message for the service desk.
“My check engine light is on.”
Diagnostics
She asks your questions, explains your diagnostic fee and books a time.
“Do you work on Subarus?”
Common Questions
Makes you service, hours, warranties and loaner cars, answered from your information.
“I broke down on the highway.”
Urgent Calls
She follows your rules, like sharing your towing partner's number or taking details for the morning.
What Changes When Clara Picks Up.
Techs Stay Under the Hood
Fewer interruptions for the people doing the work.
Status Calls Handled
The most common call of the day gets answered without anyone stopping what they're doing.
Every Caller Gets Booked
Callers who can't get through may call the next shop. Clara books them with you.
Integrates With All Your Systems.
We connect Clara to your shop management software when it has an API, or to your calendar, and teach her your services and prices.
Calendars & Booking
CRMs
Messages & Automation
How It Works
ClaraPicksUp is a done-for-you service. We build, train and test Clara for your business.
A Quick Intro Call
Tell us how your front desk works: what callers ask, what you book and who handles what.
We Train Clara
We teach her your services, prices, hours and policies, and connect her to your calendar and tools.
You Battle-Test Her
Call her as often as you like. We fine-tune her until she sounds like she's worked there for years.
Forward Your Calls
Keep your number. Send calls to Clara after hours, when you're busy or all day long.
Questions? Clara's Heard Them All.
Still curious? Call her and ask.
Can Clara tell customers if their car is ready?
If your shop management software has an API, we can usually connect Clara to it so she can check. Otherwise she takes a message and your service desk calls back.
Will Clara give repair quotes?
Only the prices you give her for common services. For anything that needs a diagnosis, she explains your diagnostic fee and books the inspection.
Can Clara book into my shop software?
If it has an API, we can usually connect Clara to it or build a custom integration. Otherwise she books into a shared calendar.
Does Clara work evenings and weekends?
Yes. Clara answers every call, 24/7, and books drop-offs for the next opening.
Can I keep my phone number?
Yes. You keep your number and forward calls to Clara: all the time, after hours, or only when nobody picks up.
How much does it cost?
It depends on your call volume and which tools we connect. Tell us about your business and we'll send you a straightforward quote.
Clara Answers for Other Businesses, Too.
Let Clara Pick Up for You.
Tell us a little about your business. We'll get back to you to talk through what Clara would handle, then set her up for you.
- We do the whole setup
- Keep your phone number
- Clara says she's AI
Rather hear her first?
Call Clara