For Independent Auto Repair Shops

Your Shop Software Handles the Visit.
We Handle What Comes After.

Most independent shops lose 30–40% of customers to silence — not bad service. Automated follow-ups, warranty reminders, and win-back campaigns bring them back.

Tekmetric schedules the job. Who follows up after?

Shop management software like Tekmetric, Shop-Ware, and AutoLeap are great at scheduling appointments and generating invoices. But the moment the customer drives off your lot, most shops go completely silent.

No follow-up after warranty work

You replaced the brakes. Three months later the customer has no idea you're thinking of them — until something else breaks and they call whoever's closest.

No service-due reminders

You know the customer's 2019 F-150 needs an oil change every 5,000 miles. But you never send the reminder, and they forget — or go to a quick-lube chain.

No review requests

Happy customers rarely leave reviews on their own. Unhappy ones do. Without a prompt at the right moment, your Google rating grows slowly while competitors pull ahead.

Dormant customers drift away

A customer who hasn't been back in 8 months isn't gone — they're just waiting to be reminded you exist. Most shops never reach out.

What AI Shop Automation Does

A fully managed system that runs in the background — no software to learn, no campaigns to build, no staff time required.

Post-Visit Follow-Up

Automated SMS and email sent within 24 hours of every visit. Personalized to the service performed — not a generic "thanks for your business."

Warranty Reminder Sequences

Automated check-ins at 30 days, 90 days, and 12 months after warranty work. Keeps your shop top-of-mind when the warranty period ends.

Service-Due Reminders

AI-powered reminders based on your customer's actual vehicle and service history. When their oil change is due, we send the reminder — not a generic "check in" blast.

5-Star Review Requests

Automatically prompt happy customers to leave a review on Google or Facebook — at the right moment, with the right message. Builds your rating without lifting a finger.

Customer Win-Back Campaigns

Customers who haven't returned in 6+ months get a targeted reactivation message. A simple "we miss you" offer can bring back customers you thought were gone for good.

Fully Managed for You

No dashboards to learn. No campaigns to configure. We handle setup, integration, and ongoing management — you run your shop, we handle the follow-up.

How It Works

Up and running in 5 business days. No disruption to how you already operate.

1

We connect to your existing system

We integrate with Tekmetric, Shop-Ware, AutoLeap, or any other shop management software you already use. No switching tools — we work alongside what you have.

2

We configure your follow-up sequences

We set up your post-visit messages, warranty reminders, and review requests. Everything is reviewed and approved by you before a single message goes out.

3

The system runs automatically

After a customer visit, the right messages go out at the right time — automatically. You don't have to do anything. We monitor, manage, and optimize the campaigns on your behalf.

4

You see more return visits

Within 30–60 days, you'll see customers returning for service they would have taken elsewhere, more Google reviews coming in, and dormant customers booking appointments again.

The Numbers Are Straightforward

Independent shops that run consistent post-visit follow-up typically see a measurable increase in return business. Here is what that can look like for a shop your size.

15–25%
increase in return visits
from shops using consistent post-visit follow-up
$650+
additional revenue per month
from just 10 extra oil change appointments
$300–500
lifetime value recovered
per reactivated dormant customer

At $299/month managed service

One reactivated customer per month covers the entire cost.

Most shops see multiple wins within the first 30 days.

Simple, Transparent Pricing

One flat rate. No hidden fees. Cancel anytime — no long-term contracts.

AI Shop Automation

Fully Managed Service

$299 /month

+ $3,500 one-time setup fee

  • Post-visit follow-up (SMS + email)
  • Warranty reminder sequences (30, 90, 365 day)
  • AI service-due reminders by vehicle
  • 5-star review requests (Google + Facebook)
  • Customer win-back campaigns (6+ month dormant)
  • Works with Tekmetric, Shop-Ware, AutoLeap, or any system
  • Full setup completed in 5 business days
  • Cancel anytime — no long-term contracts
Book a Free 15-Minute Call

No obligation. We'll answer your questions and tell you if this is a fit for your shop.

Built Specifically for Independent Shops

This is not for dealerships or national chains. It is designed for owner-operated independent repair shops that rely on repeat customers and community reputation.

Good fit

  • Independent repair shops (1–3 locations)
  • Shops doing general repair, oil changes, and maintenance
  • Already using Tekmetric, Shop-Ware, or AutoLeap
  • Owner wants more repeat business without hiring more staff

Not the right fit

  • Franchises or national chains (Jiffy Lube, Midas, etc.)
  • New dealerships (different customer relationship model)
  • Shops with fewer than 5 completed repair orders per week

About Blue Ocean Applications

We build AI-powered automation for businesses that compete on relationships, not volume. Our systems run in the background so you can focus on the work in front of you.

Questions? Email us at marcus@blueoceanapplications.com and we'll get back to you the same day.

Ready to See If This Is Right for Your Shop?

A free 15-minute call is all it takes. We will answer your questions honestly — including if we think it is not the right fit for your situation.