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AI receptionist for auto repair shops: 7 options from $24.95 a month

An auto shop phone rings while every tech is under a car. The service writer is at the counter with a customer. The caller wants a quote on brakes, a slot for an oil change, or to know if the car is ready. If nobody picks up, many callers try the next shop on the map.

An AI receptionist answers each call, takes the details, and books the job or sends a text to your team. Below are 7 tools that name auto repair on their own sites. We read each price on the vendor's pricing page on October 23, 2026.

7 options that name auto repair

Tool	Starting price seen	Notes
Upfirst	$24.95/mo	30 calls, $1.50 per extra call
Allo	$32/mo per agent	AI Receptionist, billed yearly
Rosie	$49/mo	Has a page for auto repair shops
Trillet	$49/mo	150 minutes, $0.20 per minute after
Goodcall	$79/mo	Starter plan
My AI Front Desk	$99/mo	200 voice minutes
Avoca	No public price	Lists auto repair as a trade

Each of these vendors has a page for auto shops. Prices change. Check the vendor page before you buy. For the full table across trades, see our AI receptionist pricing comparison.

What an auto repair call needs

Test each tool with a real call. A good intake gets:

Year, make, and model. The first thing your service writer asks. Some tools ask for the VIN.
The symptom in the caller's words. Grinding brakes, a check engine light, a car that will not start.
Drivable or not. A car that will not move may need a tow. The AI should route that call to a person or a tow partner.
The service type. Oil change, tires, inspection, diagnosis, or a repair the caller has a quote for.
A time slot. Drop off in the morning, wait while we work, or pick up at the end of the day.
Status calls. "Is my car ready?" is a common call. Ask if the tool can answer it or pass it to the right person.

Ask about price quotes

Callers want a price on the phone. Many shops do not quote a repair before they see the car. Decide what the AI may say. A flat price for an oil change or a tire rotation is safe. A brake job is not. Give the AI your rule, and listen to its first ten calls before you trust it with quotes.

Questions to ask on a demo

How many calls or minutes does the base plan include?
What does each call or minute cost past the limit?
Can it book into my shop software, or does it send me a text?
Can it transfer a call to the counter during open hours?
Can it text the caller a link to book or to approve work?

Plans price by calls, minutes, or seats. A shop with 44 calls a month on Upfirst Starter would pay about $45.95 ($24.95 plus 14 extra calls at $1.50). Our AI receptionist cost guide shows how to run the numbers for your call count.

FAQ

What is the best AI receptionist for an auto repair shop? It depends on your call count and your shop software. Test two or three with real calls and compare how each one handles a tow and a quote request.

How much does an AI receptionist cost for an auto shop? Starting prices in our table run from $24.95 a month to $99 a month. Avoca does not show a public price. Call and minute limits change the real cost.

Can an AI receptionist answer "is my car ready"? Some can, if they read your shop status or you give them a way to check. Ask the vendor how theirs does it.

Is an AI receptionist the same as an auto repair answering service? An answering service can mean people who take messages. An AI receptionist is software that answers, asks questions, and books. Some vendors offer both.

Get found by drivers who ask AI

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Check your software first

Not sure if your shop software works with AI tools? The free AI checker shows what each vendor says about ChatGPT, Claude, and Zapier.

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Checked 2026-10-23. Prices and policies change. Confirm on the source before you buy.