AI receptionists for auto repair shops (2026)
AI phone tools answer when your service writer is busy or the shop is closed, take the caller's name, vehicle and problem, and book or request an appointment. Here are 11 options aimed at auto shops, with published prices.
Before you buy: check what your shop software already offers. AutoLeap, Fullbay and Shopmonkey now sell their own AI or front-desk add-ons. Ask for a live test call that books into your real calendar.
Compared
| Tool | Published price | Books into | Best for | Free trial | How we verified | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workforce Wave | Free plan (first agent, 100 minutes) | Dealer management systems (CDK Drive, Xtime, Reynolds, Tekion) | Dealership service departments (not built for independent shops) | Free plan | secondary source (aifrontdesklist.com); not confirmed on vendor page | Visit |
| ModPhone | From $49/mo | Google Calendar, Outlook and others | Budget-minded small shops that want to try AI answering free first | 30 days free with a real number, 100 minutes and 100 texts, no card | vendor page | Visit |
| AutoLeap AIR | $1/call pay-as-you-go, or $99/mo (200 calls) | AutoLeap calendar (appointment requests) | AutoLeap users, or shops that want to pay per call | Limited-time free offer; setup fee may apply | vendor page | Visit |
| VMOTEK AI Shop Assistant | $99/mo add-on | Technician and bay availability | Shops wanting calls, texts and web chat handled by one AI | Not published | secondary source (aifrontdesklist.com); not confirmed on vendor page | Visit |
| Fullbay AI Receptionist | $99/mo (Fullbay customers) | Fullbay | Heavy-duty and fleet shops on Fullbay | At least one month free if enabled Oct 1-31, 2026 | vendor page | Visit |
| VoiceController | From $119/mo billed yearly ($129 monthly) + $100 setup | Tekmetric, Shopmonkey, Mitchell 1, ShopKey, Google Calendar, Outlook (Advanced plan) | Shops on Tekmetric, Shopmonkey or Mitchell 1 wanting appointments written into the shop calendar | Trial requires setup fee | setup fee confirmed on vendor page; tier prices from aifrontdesklist.com (secondary) | Visit |
| Shopmonkey CRM Essentials (front desk assistant) | $314/mo billed annually ($349 monthly) add-on | Shopmonkey | Existing Shopmonkey shops | Not published | vendor page | Visit |
| Autivo AI Receptionist | Included in Growth $399/mo | Tekmetric, Shopmonkey (drop-off bookings sync) | Shops wanting a branded customer app plus AI phone answering | Not published | secondary source (aifrontdesklist.com); not confirmed on vendor page | Visit |
| New Odyssey Voice | $599/mo + $299 setup | Not confirmed | Higher-volume shops and dealerships | Not published | secondary source (aifrontdesklist.com); not confirmed on vendor page | Visit |
| Mxpert | Not published | Appointment booking at every location | Quick lube and tire shops | Not published | secondary source (aifrontdesklist.com) | Visit |
| Gia by GaragePlug | Not published | Books and reschedules (system not named) | GaragePlug shops | Not published | secondary source (aifrontdesklist.com) | Visit |
Questions to ask any AI phone vendor
- Does it book a confirmed slot in my shop software, or just send a request my advisor has to book?
- Which vehicle details does it capture (year, make, model, VIN)?
- How do tows, breakdowns and upset customers reach a person?
- What happens on a busy Monday: per-call or per-minute overages?
- Is there a setup fee or contract?
Not sure it's worth it? Try the missed-call cost calculator.
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