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Appointment Booking

Appointment Booking for Auto Repair

Fill Your Bays

Online booking for auto repair shops. Customers schedule service while you focus on fixing cars.

68%
of car owners want online booking
35%
more service appointments
50%
reduction in phone calls

Perfect For

General auto repair shopsTire and wheel shopsOil change servicesBody shopsSpecialty repair shops

Why Auto Repair Shops Choose SchedulingKit

Service Booking

Customers schedule repairs online.

Service Menu

Oil changes, brakes, inspections.

Vehicle Profiles

Track customer vehicles.

Bay Management

Optimize technician capacity.

Features Built for Auto Repair Shops

Service types

Oil change, tires, brakes, diagnostics

Duration estimates

How long each service takes

Vehicle info capture

Year, make, model, mileage

Loaner car booking

Reserve loaners with service

Service history

Track customer vehicle records

Estimate requests

Quote before booking

How Appointment Booking Works for Auto Repair Shops

Appointment booking for auto repair shops involves more than just picking a time slot. Clients expect a seamless flow from discovering your availability to receiving a confirmation—ideally without making a phone call. A well-designed booking system handles service selection, staff assignment, buffer time between sessions, and automatic reminders in a single workflow.

The biggest friction point for auto repair shops is the back-and-forth. When clients email or call to schedule, you lose time negotiating availability and risk double-bookings. Online appointment booking eliminates this entirely: clients see real-time availability, choose the service they need, and confirm instantly. You reclaim hours every week that were previously spent on administrative coordination.

Beyond scheduling, the booking flow itself is a client experience touchpoint. Collecting intake information, sending branded confirmation emails, and delivering timely reminders all shape how professional your auto repair shops business appears. Automated no-show protection—through deposits, cancellation policies, or SMS reminders—protects your revenue while respecting your clients' time.

Common Use Cases

Routine maintenance

Oil changes and inspections

Repairs

Brake, tire, and engine work

Diagnostics

Check engine light and problems

Estimates

Free quotes before service

How SchedulingKit Compares

See how SchedulingKit compares to popular booking solutions for auto repair shops.

Recommended

SchedulingKit

  • Free plan with unlimited bookings
  • Calendar sync & reminders included
  • Payment collection on free plan
  • No credit card required

Calendly

  • Free plan (1 event type only)
  • Paid plans from $10/seat/month
  • No payments on free plan
  • Best for meetings & sales calls

Acuity

  • No free plan available
  • Starts at $16/month
  • Good for service businesses
  • Owned by Squarespace

All plans include the features auto repair shops need most — no surprises on your bill.

“
Customers book oil changes at night and we start the day with a full schedule. It's changed our business.
S
SchedulingKit User
Shop Owner

Frequently Asked Questions

Can customers describe their issue?

Yes! Notes field for symptoms and concerns.

How do you handle different service times?

Each service type has a duration estimate for accurate scheduling.

Can we request vehicle info?

Absolutely. Capture year, make, model, and mileage at booking.

Do you handle loaner cars?

Yes. Customers can reserve loaner vehicles when booking service.

More Auto Repair Shops Scheduling Solutions

Further Reading

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