Jodie - AI Answering Service

Answering Service for Mechanics & Workshops

Missed calls mean missed bookings. Jodie answers your workshop phone when you're lying under a car on the hoist with greasy hands.

Answers breakdown and booking calls 24/7
Captures job details: vehicle, fault, urgency
Sends you a summary by text and email right away
Knows your services, makes you handle, and opening hours
Mechanics & Workshops using Hey Jodie AI answering service

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The problem

You can't answer the phone from under a car on the hoist

Running a workshop means your hands are full from 8am to 5pm. You're under cars, running diagnostics, doing roadworthy inspections. The phone rings and you either ignore it or stop mid-job to answer with greasy hands. When pink slip season ramps up, the calls stack up even faster. The driver whose car won't start is not going to leave a message and hope you call back.

  • 72% of callers needing urgent car repair won't leave a voicemail
  • Roadworthy and pink slip demand can double your call volume overnight
  • A full-time receptionist costs A$1,800+/month for a small independent workshop
  • Every missed breakdown call is a A$400+ repair job walking into another workshop
Mechanic unable to answer phone while working under a car on the hoist

72%

of breakdown callers won't leave a voicemail

2x

call volume during roadworthy season that overwhelms a one-person front desk

A$400+

average repair value lost with every missed breakdown call

How Mechanics Use Jodie

Emergency breakdown call being handled by AI answering service for mechanic

Breakdown Call

The situation: A driver calls because their car won't start in a shopping centre car park. They need to know if you can look at it today and how much a diagnostic costs.

Jodie handles it: Jodie answers, asks for the make, model, and what happened when they tried to start it. You get a text with the details so you can call back with availability or arrange roadside assist.

Mechanic working under car while AI handles incoming workshop phone call

Under a Car on the Hoist

The situation: You're lying on a creeper underneath a car replacing brake pads when the workshop phone rings with a new enquiry.

Jodie handles it: Jodie takes the call, gets the vehicle details and the issue, and sends you a text. You finish the brake job safely and check the message when you slide out.

AI receptionist capturing roadworthy and service booking details for mechanic

Roadworthy and Service Booking

The situation: A customer calls wanting to book their car in for a roadworthy and full service. Your diary is getting full for the week and you're up to your elbows in a timing belt job.

Jodie handles it: Jodie answers, gets the rego, mileage, and preferred dates. You get the booking request by text and can slot them in when you check your diary.

After-hours fleet vehicle repair call being answered by AI phone service

After-Hours Fleet Call

The situation: A local fleet manager calls at 7pm because one of their delivery vans has a warning light on the dash and they need it looked at before the morning run.

Jodie handles it: Jodie answers, gets the van rego, the warning light description, and the fleet manager's contact number. The message is waiting for you so you can arrange a first-thing slot.

The next breakdown call is going to a workshop that answers.

Jodie handles unlimited calls at once. Set her up in under 2 minutes, no contracts.

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Built for Mechanics & Workshops

Everything you need to stop missing calls and keep the workshop full.

Never Miss a Breakdown Call

When someone is stranded in a car park with a car that won't start, the first workshop to answer gets the job. Jodie picks up straight away and gets the details before they try the next mechanic.

Job Details Before They Arrive

Jodie asks about the vehicle make and model, what the fault is, and how urgent it is, so you know what to expect before the car rolls into the workshop.

Sounds Like Your Front Desk

Callers think they're speaking to your receptionist. Jodie knows what services you offer, which makes you work on, and your opening hours.

Cover the Busy Hours

Forward calls during workshop hours, roadworthy rushes, lunch breaks, or whenever everyone is under a car. Pause it when things quieten down.

Live in Minutes

No tech skills needed. Set up call forwarding and Jodie starts handling your workshop calls straight away.

FAQ

The next breakdown call is one missed ring away.

Let Jodie answer your workshop calls while you are under the car on the hoist.

Get Started for Free

First 7 days free, then pricing from A$99/month