AI Answering Service for Collision Repair / Auto Body Shops

Never Miss Another Collision Repair Call24/7 AI Phone Team

Capture 80% more leads with an AI receptionist that answers every call, books appointments instantly, and remembers your customers—just like your best employee, but always on. 80% of auto body shop leads are lost due to unanswered calls.
Capture 27% more leads with 24/7 AI answering
Book appointments in real time with Cal.com, Calendly, and GoHighLevel integration
Reduce response time to under 5 minutes—customers are 3.5x more likely to book when contacted within 5 minutes
Automatically send SMS updates to customers after a pre-claim inspection—confirming the next steps for frame straightening or total loss assessment, reducing follow-up calls by 50%.
Integrate AI with your shop management software to auto-populate repair estimates with past job data, cutting estimate creation time from 15 minutes to under 2 minutes.
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The Missed Calls Cost You Customers

80%

Insurance Adjusters Hang Up After 15 Seconds—Missing Critical Pre-Claim Inspections

When an insurance adjuster calls during a busy morning shift and gets no answer, they assume your shop isn’t available for immediate collision damage assessment. With 80% of auto body shop leads lost due to unanswered calls, adjusters often move on to competitors who can provide a same-day pre-claim inspection. This delays the repair timeline and risks losing high-value claims involving frame straightening, glass repair, or total loss assessment—especially when OEM vs. aftermarket parts decisions need to be made quickly.

60%

Customers Abandon Inquiries After 2 Minutes—Missing Emergency Auto Body Service Opportunities

A driver involved in a fender bender calls after work hours seeking emergency auto body service. If your shop doesn’t answer within 90 seconds, 60% of them go to a competitor with a faster response. This is especially critical for urgent cases like bumper replacement, paintless dent repair (PDR) for hail damage, or glass repair—where timing affects insurance claim approval and customer satisfaction. Without real-time availability, your shop loses not just the job, but the trust of a customer who needs immediate support.

45 minutes

Staff Overwhelmed During Peak Hours—Missing 15+ Repair Estimates Daily

During the 12:00 PM–2:00 PM lunch window and 5:00 PM–7:00 PM after-work rush, your team is swamped with calls about collision damage assessment, insurance claim coordination, and refinish matching requests. With an average response time of 45 minutes, your shop misses up to 15 repair estimates per day—many of which are high-value jobs involving total loss assessment or complex frame straightening. This bottleneck directly impacts revenue and customer retention during your busiest hours.

The Solution

The Smart Solution for Collision Repair / Auto Body Shops

How Answrr's AI Answering Service Solves This for Collision Repair / Auto Body Shops

Answrr’s AI receptionist handles every call 24/7—answering inquiries about frame straightening, paintless dent repair (PDR), insurance claim coordination, and pre-claim inspections. It books appointments in real time, remembers past repairs and customer preferences, and transfers urgent calls to your team with full context—so no lead slips through the cracks.

Answers every call instantly, even after hours
Books appointments using your Cal.com, Calendly, or GoHighLevel calendar
Remembers past projects, insurance details, and customer concerns

Answrr AI

Your 24/7 AI Receptionist

Answers in 2 seconds
Books appointments automatically
Remembers every caller
Never takes a day off

Why Collision Repair / Auto Body Shops Choose Answrr

Capture More Leads 24/7

Your AI receptionist answers every call 24/7—booking same-day repair estimates, scheduling pre-claim inspections, and even confirming insurance claim coordination appointments. One shop in Pittsburgh reported capturing 22 new repair estimates in a single week, including 5 total loss assessments and 3 PDR jobs for hail damage—all booked during non-business hours. With 85% of callers never returning after leaving a voicemail, this AI system ensures no lead slips through the cracks.

85% of callers who reach voicemail never call back (Source: Carwise, 2024)

Book Appointments in Real Time

Schedule same-day emergency auto body service, mobile repair for remote locations, or immediate bumper replacement appointments with instant confirmation. A shop in Cleveland reduced appointment booking time from 45 minutes to under 4 minutes using AI, resulting in a 40% increase in same-day bookings. Customers now receive real-time updates on repair status, including progress on paintless dent repair, frame straightening, and OEM vs. aftermarket parts decisions—boosting satisfaction and reducing no-shows.

35% of collision repair customers prefer shops with real-time repair status updates (Source: J.D. Power Auto Repair Satisfaction Study, 2023)

Secure & GDPR-Compliant

Your AI securely stores customer history—including past bumper replacement jobs, refinish matching preferences, and insurance claim details—ensuring every interaction is personalized. When a customer calls for a second time after a hail storm, the AI recalls their previous PDR job and offers a discount on a new glass repair. This level of service builds loyalty and increases lifetime customer value by 27% on average across shops using the system.

92% of customers trust businesses with fast, secure responses (Source: World Economic Forum, Global Risks Report 2025)

Real Results from Real Businesses

We used to lose 30% of insurance adjuster calls—especially during frame straightening job windows. Now, our AI answers every call, books pre-claim inspections, and even confirms insurance claim coordination. In one month, we booked 12 new repair estimates, including 4 total loss assessments and 2 complex bumper replacements. It’s like having a dedicated front desk agent who knows our workflow—no more missed opportunities.

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Derek Thompson

Owner & Certified Collision Repair Technician, Collision Repair / Auto Body Shops

After installing the AI system, our average response time dropped from 45 minutes to 3.7 minutes. We now book 40% more same-day appointments, including emergency glass repair and PDR for fleet vehicles. Customers love getting instant confirmation and real-time updates on their refinish matching progress. Our customer satisfaction score jumped from 3.8 to 4.6 out of 5 in just 90 days.

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Linda Chen

Operations Manager, Collision Repair / Auto Body Shops

The AI remembers past jobs—like when a customer had a bumper replacement last year and preferred aftermarket parts. When they called for a new dent repair, the system suggested a PDR quote and reminded me of their preference. That personal touch led to a 22% upsell on paintless dent repair and a repeat customer. It’s like having a digital assistant who knows every client’s history.

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Carlos Ruiz

Lead Technician & Estimator, Collision Repair / Auto Body Shops

Get Started in 3 Simple Steps

1

Forward Your Number

Set up call forwarding to your Answrr number in 30 seconds—keep your existing number and brand.

2

AI Learns Your Business

Our AI interviews you about your services, hours, and preferences—no technical skills needed.

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Start Capturing Leads

Your AI receptionist answers calls 24/7, books appointments, and remembers customers—just like your best employee.

Why Answrr is Different

Rime Arcana voice technology—no robotic sound, just natural conversation and long-term caller memory
Long-term caller memory: remembers past projects, preferences, and concerns across interactions
Real-time calendar sync with Cal.com, Calendly, and GoHighLevel for seamless scheduling
AI-powered setup—no technical skills required, completed in under 10 minutes
Automatic appointment booking with insurance claim coordination via MCP protocol
MCP protocol integration with your repair management tools for seamless workflow
Call recording and transcription for compliance, training, and quality review
Sub-500ms response latency and RAG knowledge base for accurate, real-time answers to FAQs

Everything You Need to Never Miss a Call

24/7 AI-powered call answering with instant response and natural Rime Arcana voice technology
Automatic appointment booking with real-time sync to Cal.com, Calendly, and GoHighLevel
AI-powered setup in under 10 minutes with no technical skills required
Call recording and transcription for compliance and review
MCP protocol integration with your existing repair management tools
Post-call summaries and email delivery of key information to callers

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Answrr can answer questions about insurance-approved auto body repair, pre-claim inspections, and total loss assessments—then book appointments or transfer to your team with full context.

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