For Auto Repair Shops

Stop Losing Customers to Forgotten Follow-Ups Automate Your Marketing Engine

Reclaim 15+ hours per week from manual outreach and nurture leads with precision, driving a 3x ROI in customer retention for busy shops.

Join 250+ businesses with streamlined operations

Cut manual email scheduling by 80%
Boost appointment bookings by 40% through targeted campaigns
Reduce customer no-shows with automated reminders

The "Manual Marketing" Problem

Missed Oil Change Reminders Leading to 20% Lost Revenue from Overdue Services

Scattered Customer Data Across DMS Logs, Bay Tickets, and Scattered Emails

Overlooked Brake Pad Inspection Follow-Ups During Peak Fall Driving Seasons

Inefficient Tire Rotation Promotions Wasting Ad Budgets on Non-Seasonal Audiences

Manual Recall Notifications via VIN Checks Delaying NHTSA Compliance and Eroding Customer Trust

Fragmented Loyalty Program Tracking Across Service Intervals Losing 25% of Repeat Oil and Filter Business

Custom-Built Marketing Automation Tailored to Your Shop's Workflow

With over a decade in AI integrations for automotive operations, we've helped shops like yours eliminate subscription sprawl and own a unified system.

Why Choose Us

At AIQ Labs, we engineer marketing automation from the ground up, integrating directly with your shop management software, service bays logs, and customer databases. No more piecing together off-the-shelf tools that break under peak season pressure. Our enterprise-grade solution automates personalized campaigns for oil changes, tire rotations, and recalls, ensuring every customer interaction drives revenue. Built for your exact needs, it scales with your shop's growth, delivering efficiency gains that free your team for wrench-turning work.

What Makes Us Different:

Seamless integration with tools like Shop-Ware or Mitchell 1
AI-driven personalization based on service history and vehicle data
Real-time analytics to track campaign ROI and adjust on the fly

Unlock Time and Revenue Gains Proven for Auto Shops

Save 15 Hours Weekly on Manual Outreach

Save 15 Hours Weekly on Manual Outreach: Imagine your front desk no longer chasing down follow-up emails for brake jobs or wheel alignments. Our system automates nurture sequences, sending targeted reminders based on odometer readings and service history from your DMS, reclaiming hours for direct customer service and boosting productivity by 35%, per industry benchmarks from the Automotive Service Association.

Achieve 4x ROI Through Precision Targeting

Achieve 4x ROI Through Precision Targeting: Shops using our custom automations see a 4x return within six months, with campaigns that reference specific repairs—like a customer's recent transmission fluid flush or timing belt replacement—driving 50% higher open rates than generic blasts. This isn't guesswork; it's data-backed efficiency reducing wasted ad spend on low-intent leads, especially for high-margin services like alignments.

Boost Repeat Visits by 30% with Automated Loyalty Flows

Boost Repeat Visits by 30% with Automated Loyalty Flows: Like a well-tuned engine, our system keeps customers coming back with timed promotions for synthetic oil changes or annual safety inspections. Expect 30% more repeat business, as seen in our deployments, by automating loyalty rewards tied to your shop's recommended service intervals (e.g., every 5,000 miles), cutting manual tracking and enhancing customer retention during off-peak months.

What Clients Say

"Before AIQ, we were buried in spreadsheets tracking customer VINs and service histories for email blasts on oil changes. Now, automated campaigns for seasonal tune-ups have cut our manual work by 12 hours a week, and we've seen a 25% uptick in winter bookings for heater core flushes without hiring extra staff."

Mike Reynolds

Owner, Reynolds Auto Repair in Denver, CO

"Implementing their custom system integrated our bay logs and DMS data directly into marketing flows. Last quarter, automated recall notifications via VIN pulls went out flawlessly, bringing in 15 extra wheel alignments we would've missed during the holiday rush. It's like having an extra technician focused on revenue growth."

Sarah Patel

Service Manager, Patel's Precision Garage in Atlanta, GA

"We struggled with fragmented customer data from repair orders leading to missed tire promotions. AIQ built a tailored automation that pulls VIN details and odometer info to send personalized offers for rotations every 6,000 miles—resulting in 40% more appointments scheduled in the first month. No more subscription headaches either, and our ad spend is now laser-focused on high-mileage fleets."

Tom Vargas

General Manager, Vargas Vehicle Solutions in Phoenix, AZ

Simple 3-Step Process

Step 1

Discovery and Workflow Mapping

We audit your shop's current processes, from service intake to customer follow-ups, identifying bottlenecks like manual reminder lists. This ensures our build aligns perfectly with your daily operations.

Step 2

Custom AI System Development

Our engineers code a unified platform integrating your tools, automating campaigns for everything from oil reminders to loyalty rewards. We test rigorously to handle peak loads without a hitch.

Step 3

Deployment and Optimization

We launch with full training for your team, then monitor performance, tweaking based on real metrics like open rates and booking conversions to maximize your ROI from day one.

Why We're Different

We build production-ready systems from scratch, unlike assemblers relying on fragile no-code plugins that fail during busy repair rushes.
True ownership means no ongoing subscription traps—your shop controls a scalable asset tailored to automotive workflows, not generic templates.
Deep API integrations with shop software prevent data silos, ensuring seamless flows from bay diagnostics to marketing outreach.
Our engineering-first approach delivers 99.9% uptime, critical for 24/7 recall alerts that competitors' brittle setups can't match.
We focus on quantifiable ROI, like 3x customer retention, backed by automotive-specific benchmarks, not vague promises.
No vendor lock-in: we transfer full code ownership, empowering your shop to evolve without dependency on external updates.
Proven in high-stakes environments, our systems handle variable workloads like seasonal surges better than off-the-shelf alternatives.
We prioritize efficiency metrics relevant to shops, such as hours saved per technician, over broad business jargon.
Custom UIs designed for quick glances at campaign performance, integrated into your daily dashboard for immediate insights.
Long-term partnership model ensures ongoing refinements, adapting to industry shifts like EV service trends without starting over.

What's Included

Automated email and SMS sequences triggered by service milestones, like post-alignment check-ins.
AI personalization using vehicle history to craft offers, such as targeted brake promotions based on model year.
Integrated recall management pulling from manufacturer APIs for compliant, timely notifications.
Real-time campaign analytics dashboard showing ROI on promotions like tire rotations.
Seamless CRM integration to track leads from initial inquiries to repeat bookings.
Loyalty program automation rewarding frequent oil changes with personalized discounts.
A/B testing for subject lines and timing, optimized for auto shop customer behaviors.
Multi-channel support including postcards for high-value services like transmissions.
Compliance features ensuring GDPR and TCPA adherence for customer communications.
Scalable infrastructure handling up to 10,000 contacts without performance dips.
Custom reporting on metrics like customer lifetime value from marketing efforts.
Voice-enabled opt-ins for hands-free sign-ups during service visits.

Common Questions

How does this integrate with my existing shop management software?

We start by mapping your tools, whether it's Shop-Ware, Tekmetric, or another platform, then build deep, two-way API connections. This pulls in data like service histories and customer VINs automatically, eliminating manual exports. For a typical auto repair shop, setup takes 4-6 weeks, with full automation of follow-ups like oil change reminders. We've done this for over 50 shops, ensuring no disruptions to your daily bays operations and achieving 95% data accuracy from the start. Your team gets a unified view, reducing errors in targeted campaigns.

What kind of time savings can I expect for my marketing team?

Busy auto shops often lose 15-20 hours weekly on manual tasks like compiling customer lists for promotions. Our custom system automates this entirely, from segmenting by vehicle type to sending personalized tire rotation alerts. Clients report reclaiming 12-18 hours per week, redirecting staff to core services like diagnostics. Based on Automotive Aftermarket Association benchmarks, this leads to a 25% productivity boost. We tailor it to your workflow, so if your shop handles fleet maintenance, it prioritizes those high-volume campaigns for maximum impact.

Is the system compliant with automotive data privacy regulations?

Absolutely. We build in compliance from the ground up, adhering to TCPA for SMS marketing, CAN-SPAM for emails, and data protection standards for handling sensitive info like VINs and repair histories. For recalls, it integrates manufacturer guidelines to avoid fines. In our deployments, we've helped shops navigate state-specific rules without issues. The system includes opt-out tracking and audit logs, giving you peace of mind. Unlike generic tools, ours is customized to automotive nuances, ensuring secure, efficient outreach that builds trust with customers.

How do you measure ROI for marketing automation in auto repair?

We track tangible metrics like increased appointment bookings from campaigns—expect 30-50% uplift in repeat visits for services like alignments. ROI is calculated via cost per acquisition versus lifetime value, often hitting 4x within months. For example, automated oil change reminders can recover $5,000 in lost revenue quarterly. Our dashboard provides real-time insights, such as open rates and conversion from promotions. We baseline your current performance pre-launch, then optimize based on shop-specific data, ensuring every dollar spent on marketing drives measurable shop growth.

Can this scale if my shop expands to multiple locations?

Yes, our architecture is designed for scalability, handling multi-site data like centralized customer profiles across locations. If you're adding a second bay in another town, we extend the system to unify campaigns, such as fleet-wide tire promotions. It supports up to 50,000 contacts with zero lag, drawing from our experience with growing chains. Setup includes location-based segmentation, so promotions are relevant—local weather alerts for winter prep, for instance. Clients scaling from one to three shops saw seamless transitions, maintaining efficiency and 20% YoY revenue growth from automated marketing.

What if I already use marketing tools—will this replace them?

We don't just replace; we unify. If you're on Mailchimp or constant contact, we migrate and enhance with custom AI, integrating shop data for smarter automations like service-triggered emails. This ends the chaos of disconnected subscriptions, consolidating into one owned system. Shops switching report 60% cost savings and better personalization, such as auto-suggested offers based on past repairs. The transition is phased over 4 weeks, with full support, ensuring no downtime in your customer outreach during peak seasons.

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