Eliminate missed appointments with smart SMS reminders and auto-rescheduling for auto shops.
Small auto repair shop owners lose revenue from missed appointments caused by outdated scheduling software.
AutoGuardBook sends automated SMS and email reminders at optimal times to confirm appointments, reducing no-shows by up to 70%. If a customer misses confirmation, it auto-reschedules or fills the slot from a waitlist. Shops get a simple dashboard to manage everything without tech headaches.
Small auto repair shop owners
AI-optimized reminder timing based on historical no-show patterns per shop, exclusively for small auto repair businesses.
professional/supportive
Calendar view for booking, editing, and viewing appointments with drag-and-drop.
Automated multi-channel reminders with confirmation links.
Automatically reschedule no-shows or fill from waitlist.
Store customer info, vehicle details, and past visit history.
Track no-show rates, revenue impact, and reminder effectiveness.
Add customers to waitlist for instant fill-ins.
Shop-specific messaging for reminders.
Responsive mobile dashboard for on-the-go access.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| phone | text | No |
| twilio_sid | text | Yes |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| shop_id | uuid | No |
| customer_phone | text | No |
| start_time | timestamp | No |
| status | text | No |
| confirmed | bool | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| shop_id | uuid | No |
| phone | text | No |
| vehicle_info | text | Yes |
Relationships:
/api/appointmentsCreate new appointment
/api/appointmentsList shop appointments
/api/reminders/sendTrigger reminders
/api/customersAdd/update customer
/api/analyticsFetch dashboard stats
/api/confirm/:phone/:tokenCustomer confirmation webhook
No SMS, no auto-reschedule
Up to 5 staff logins
Unlimited staff
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 100 | 2% | $50 | $600 |
| Month 6 | 800 | 5% | $1,000 | $12,000 |
AutoGuardBook's smart reminders cut missed appointments by 70% – get paid for every slot.
Post in local Facebook groups for auto repair owners, offer free 3-month Pro trial in exchange for feedback. DM 20 shop owners from Google Maps searches in your city with a personalized video demo. Attend a local auto shop association meetup to pitch directly.
Full shop management
Overkill and expensive for small shops
Laser-focused on no-shows at 1/7th the price
CRM integration
Complex setup, weak reminders
Plug-and-play reminders with AI timing
Shop-specific no-show data moat; improves predictions over time, hard to replicate quickly.
Post-pandemic no-shows up 40% in services; mobile SMS open rates at 98% make reminders effective now.
SMS delivery failures
Fallback to email + multiple providers
Low adoption by tech-averse owners
Video tutorials + phone onboarding
Cron job reliability
Supabase edge functions
Success: 80% confirm willingness to pay $25/mo
Success: 3 beta shops with <20% no-shows
Success: 10 paid conversions
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