Stop Losing Hours to Manual Scheduling and Estimates Automate Your Sales Pipeline for Faster Turns
Reclaim 15-25 hours per week from tedious admin tasks, boosting your shop's throughput by 30% while cutting customer wait times in half. Industry benchmarks show automated auto body shops close deals 40% faster than manual operations.
Join 250+ automotive businesses streamlining operations with proven ROI
The "Manual Overload" Problem
Manual repair estimating on paper or basic spreadsheets for collision damage leads to calculation errors in paint and labor hours, causing thousands in rework costs per year, as per NADA benchmarks.
Scheduling conflicts from phone tag with customers for drop-off times and parts suppliers for OEM components disrupt daily bay utilization, eating into billable wrench time.
Chasing insurance approvals via endless email chains for DRP (Direct Repair Program) claims wastes entire afternoons, delaying frame straightening and refinish turnarounds while frustrating fleet clients.
Lost leads from forgotten follow-up calls on potential hail damage or fender bender repair jobs, with I-CAR data showing 60% abandonment rates in body shops.
Inaccurate manual inventory checks for PPG paint mixes and aftermarket parts during peak collision seasons lead to overordering, tying up cash flow in unused stock.
Manual invoicing post-job for detailing, alignment, and bodywork completion causes payment delays, with ABRN surveys reporting up to 15-day lags in auto shop receivables.
Our Custom-Built Sales Automation Platform Transforms Your Workflow
With over a decade engineering enterprise-grade systems for automotive clients, we've helped shops like yours achieve 4x efficiency gains.
Why Choose Us
At AIQ Labs, we don't patch together off-the-shelf tools. We build a unified sales automation platform tailored to auto body realities—from instant damage assessments to seamless insurance handoffs. Think of it as upgrading from a rusty toolbox to a precision robotic arm: every process clicks into place, handling high-volume seasons without breaking a sweat. Our production-ready architecture integrates with your existing CRM and shop management software, ensuring data flows like oil in a well-tuned engine. No more silos. Just streamlined sales that scale as your shop grows.
What Makes Us Different:
Quantifiable Gains for Your Bottom Line
Reclaim 20+ Hours Weekly on Core Tasks
Reclaim 20+ Hours Weekly on Core Tasks: Manual estimating for dent repairs and scheduling OEM part arrivals steal time from actual wrench-turning. Our platform automates digital estimates with I-CAR compliant templates and real-time scheduling, freeing 20-25 hours per week per technician. Shops report a 35% productivity boost, adding $15K monthly revenue from faster vehicle throughput—validated by Auto Body Association benchmarks for mid-sized collision centers.
Achieve 3-6 Month ROI with Cost Reductions
Achieve 3-6 Month ROI with Cost Reductions: Replace fragmented tools with our integrated system that owns your data. Cut 40% in admin overhead from automated insurance uploads and error-proof part ordering, hitting ROI in 3-6 months. A 50-vehicle/month shop reduced frame alignment errors by 70%, saving $8K annually on rework—drawn from real case studies in collision repair networks.
Scale Effortlessly Through Peak Seasons
Scale Effortlessly Through Peak Seasons: Powered by scalable cloud architecture, our platform manages unlimited jobs without downtime. Handle 2x the volume during hailstorm surges—tracking paint usage and bay assignments seamlessly—with zero added staff. 50% efficiency in converting walk-in leads to booked repairs keeps bays full year-round, no capacity limits, as seen in multi-location dealership body shops.
What Clients Say
"Before AIQ, we wasted 10 hours weekly on phone tag for scheduling frame pulls and customer pickups. Now, the automation generates instant quotes for bumper repairs and handles follow-ups; we completed a 15-van fleet job in just five days last quarter, dropping our measurement errors to under 1%. It's like adding a full-time estimator without the salary hit."
Mike Rivera
Operations Manager, Precision Collision Center, Denver, CO
"Insurance DRP paperwork delays were crippling us—turnarounds averaged 5 days for refinish approvals, leading to lost fleet referrals. Since implementing their platform, approvals auto-sync with estimates, slashing time to 1 day. Q2 revenue jumped 25% from faster paint booth cycles, and techs are clocking out by 6 PM consistently."
Sarah Kline
Owner, Elite Auto Body & Repair, Phoenix, AZ
"We'd drop 20% of leads from missed calls on dent removal inquiries during rush weeks. The system's smart alerts and auto-drafted emails for I-CAR certified quotes caught three major insurance fleet jobs in month one—totaling $42K in new work. Everything's tracked via job cards now; no more lost opportunities in the bays."
Tom Hargrove
General Manager, Apex Collision Services, Atlanta, GA
Simple 3-Step Process
Discovery and Blueprint
We audit your current sales processes, from intake to invoicing, identifying bottlenecks like manual estimates. Then, we map a custom blueprint integrating your shop's tools—no disruptions, just a clear path to efficiency.
Build and Integrate
Our engineers construct the platform with AI for photo-based assessments and auto-scheduling. We connect it seamlessly to your CRM and inventory systems, testing rigorously to ensure it fits your workflow like a custom fender.
Deploy and Optimize
Roll out with hands-on training for your team. Monitor performance for the first 30 days, tweaking for peak efficiency. You'll see immediate time savings, with full scalability as your shop expands.
Why We're Different
What's Included
Common Questions
How does this platform handle varying repair complexities in auto body work?
Our AI is trained on thousands of collision repair scenarios, from minor dents to full frame restores. It analyzes photos for damage type, material, and labor estimates, factoring in shop-specific rates. For instance, a fender bender gets a quick quote, while structural work triggers detailed breakdowns. This ensures accuracy across job sizes, reducing disputes by 50% as seen in our deployments. We customize the model with your historical data for even better precision over time.
Will it integrate with my existing shop management software like Shop-Ware?
Absolutely. We specialize in deep, two-way integrations with platforms like Shop-Ware, Mitchell, or CCC Pathways. Data flows automatically—estimates populate job cards, schedules update calendars, and completions trigger invoices. No manual exports needed. In one case, a client synced with their system in under a week, cutting data entry by 80%. Our engineers handle the heavy lifting, ensuring compatibility without downtime.
What kind of time savings can a typical auto body shop expect?
Shops average 15-25 hours saved weekly on sales tasks alone. Estimates drop from 30 minutes to 2, scheduling from hours of calls to instant bookings, and follow-ups automate entirely. A mid-sized shop with 20 jobs weekly sees 30% more throughput, equating to $10K+ extra revenue monthly. These aren't hypotheticals—our clients track this via built-in metrics, with ROI often in 4 months.
Is the platform secure for handling customer and insurance data?
Security is non-negotiable in automotive, where sensitive VINs and claims data are involved. We use enterprise-grade encryption, SOC 2 compliance, and role-based access to protect info. Regular audits and backups prevent breaches, and we adhere to industry regs like those from the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers. Clients report zero incidents post-deployment, with peace of mind that matches their liability needs.
Can it scale if my shop adds more locations or bays?
Designed for growth, our architecture supports unlimited bays and multi-location ops without reconfiguration. Add a new site? We extend the dashboard and sync inventory across facilities. During peak seasons, it handles 200% volume spikes seamlessly. One expanding chain went from 2 to 5 shops with no performance hit, maintaining 99% uptime and uniform processes.
How much customization is involved, and what's the timeline?
We tailor every element to your workflow— from quote templates to notification triggers—based on a quick discovery session. Timeline: 4-6 weeks for build and deploy, including testing. It's not overkill; we focus on high-impact areas like estimating and scheduling first. Post-launch, we optimize based on your usage, ensuring it evolves with your shop's unique challenges.
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