Stop Losing Top Mechanics to Slow, Manual Hiring Automate Recruiting with AI Built for Your Shop
Cut 15-20 hours per week on sourcing and screening talent, slashing time-to-hire by 40% while reducing turnover costs in the high-demand automotive labor market.
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The "Talent Crunch" Problem
Mechanics ghosting after 2-3 week interview delays during peak repair seasons like spring and fall
Manual resume screening overlooking ASE-certified techs with diagnostic tool expertise amid ongoing skilled labor shortages in the auto sector
Scheduling conflicts with service bays overloaded during peak hours, delaying both repairs and candidate interviews
High turnover from hires lacking EV battery diagnostics and high-voltage system experience, leading to costly errors in electric vehicle repairs
Sourcing talent from fragmented job boards like Indeed and AutoJobs, wasting shop managers' time away from bay oversight
Compliance risks from incomplete background checks for roles involving heavy tools and hazardous materials handling in repair environments
Our Custom AI Recruiting Engine for Auto Shops
With over 50 automotive deployments, we've proven our systems deliver 3x faster hires without the fragility of off-the-shelf tools
Why Choose Us
We build a tailored AI system that integrates directly with your shop's workflow. No more juggling Indeed, LinkedIn, and spreadsheets. Our solution sources candidates from automotive-specific pools, screens for skills like brake system expertise or hybrid repair certifications, and automates scheduling around your bay availability. It's enterprise-grade, owned by you, and scales as your shop grows from two bays to twenty. Think of it as upgrading from a rusty old toolbox to a precision torque wrench set—efficient, reliable, and built to last.
What Makes Us Different:
Quantifiable Wins for Your Bottom Line
Slash Time-to-Hire by 40%
Slash Time-to-Hire by 40%: Our system uses AI to scan for ASE-certified mechanics with OBD-II diagnostic experience and auto-schedules interviews in days, not weeks, saving 15 hours weekly on manual sourcing. Shops achieve ROI within three months, with one client filling five EV-specialized tech roles in under two weeks during high-demand summer brake season.
Boost Productivity and Revenue
Boost Productivity and Revenue: Free shop managers from recruiting tasks to focus on supervising alignments, brake jobs, and engine diagnostics, increasing billable hours by 20%. These efficiency gains reduce delayed oil changes and tire rotations, directly boosting shop throughput and improving NPS scores from impatient customers waiting for repairs.
Cut Hiring Costs by 30%
Cut Hiring Costs by 30%: Bypass agency fees and targeted ads on AutoCareers.com by automating sourcing of collision repair specialists. Monitor savings in your dashboard, with industry benchmarks showing $5,000+ annual reductions per shop—reinvest in advanced scan tools or I-CAR training to upskill your team.
What Clients Say
"Before AIQ, our Fridays were lost chasing leads for transmission specialists instead of performing diagnostics. Now, the AI screens overnight for ASE A6-certified applicants and auto-books interviews around bay schedules. We hired three techs with heavy-duty repair experience last month—our service bays are running at full capacity without the usual summer backlog."
Mike Rodriguez
Shop Owner, Rodriguez Auto Repair
"The tech shortage crushed us as EV battery replacements surged. Their AI flagged resumes with Level 2 EV charging and hybrid diagnostics we overlooked manually. Slashed hiring from 6 weeks to 3, letting us clear a 2-month customer waitlist for electric vehicle services without pushing techs into overtime."
Sarah Jenkins
Operations Manager, Jenkins Garage
"Seamlessly integrated with our Shop-Ware software, eliminating double-bookings for frame machine operator interviews during peak collision repair hours. Saved 12 hours weekly on admin, and the system paid off after filling two I-CAR Gold Class body tech spots vacant for four months—our throughput jumped 25%."
Tom Hale
General Manager, Hale's Auto Service
Simple 3-Step Process
Discovery and Mapping
We audit your current hiring process, from sourcing techs for transmission work to onboarding, identifying bottlenecks like manual vetting of diagnostic skills.
Custom AI Build
Our engineers craft your system, training it on automotive data for precise screening of ASE certifications and scheduling around shop rush hours.
Deployment and Optimization
Launch with full integration to your tools, then refine based on real hires—ensuring 95% candidate match accuracy from day one.
Why We're Different
What's Included
Common Questions
How does the AI handle screening for specialized automotive skills?
Our custom AI is trained on industry-specific data, parsing resumes for keywords like 'EV battery systems' or 'collision repair certification.' It ranks candidates by relevance, factoring in experience levels and shop needs. For instance, if you're hiring for diesel specialists, it prioritizes those with Cummins or Ford Power Stroke backgrounds. This reduces manual review by 70%, letting you focus on interviews. We've fine-tuned it for accuracy in over 40 auto deployments, ensuring no false positives on essential quals like ASE A5 braking expertise.
What integrations work with our existing shop management software?
We build two-way API connections to tools like Shop-Ware, Tekmetric, or QuickBooks, pulling in data for holistic candidate evaluation. For example, it syncs with your scheduling to block interview times during peak alignments. No brittle Zapier links—our code ensures reliable data flow, preventing errors that could delay hires. Shops typically see setup in 2-4 weeks, with ongoing support to adapt as your software updates.
How secure is the system for handling candidate data?
Security is paramount in recruiting, especially with sensitive info like driver records for mechanics. We use enterprise-grade encryption, GDPR-compliant storage, and role-based access so only authorized staff see details. Regular audits and SOC 2 standards protect against breaches. In automotive contexts, we've secured systems for shops handling warranty data, ensuring candidate privacy matches your compliance needs without slowing the process.
Can this scale if my shop expands to multiple locations?
Absolutely—our architecture is designed for growth. Start with one shop's hiring for tire techs, then scale to chain-wide sourcing for body shop roles. Centralized dashboards let managers oversee all locations, with location-specific filters for regional skills like snow tire expertise in northern shops. Clients report seamless expansion, maintaining 40% time savings even as headcount doubles, backed by our modular build that avoids rework.
What's the typical ROI timeline for auto repair shops?
Most shops see positive ROI in 2-3 months. By automating sourcing and screening, you save $3,000-$6,000 quarterly on agency fees alone, plus indirect gains from reduced downtime—unfilled bays cost $500+ daily. One client calculated 150% ROI in year one after hiring six techs faster, boosting revenue by 18%. We provide custom projections during consultation, tied to your shop's volume and turnover rates.
Do you offer training for my team on the new system?
Yes, we include hands-on training tailored to shop staff, from managers posting jobs to techs reviewing matches. Sessions cover using the dashboard for quick approvals during lunch breaks. Post-launch, we offer video guides and a dedicated support line. This ensures adoption rates over 90%, as seen in our automotive projects, minimizing resistance and maximizing the 15-hour weekly savings from day one.
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