Sole trader · Garages & MOT centres

A mechanic working on your own?

No staff to hand things to, so the calls, MOT reminders and invoices all land on you. I set up AI to take them off your plate, then look after it every month.

Or call 01206 636 400, or , my AI assistant.

What I'd set up for you

Time back, with no staff to hand things to.

Bookings while you work

Calls answered and MOTs, services and repairs booked straight into your diary.

On your ownNo one else to keep the diary, so it keeps itself.

MOT and service reminders

A text a month before the MOT is due, with a link to book.

On your ownOne less thing to remember on your own.

Quote follow-ups

Customers who didn't go ahead get a polite follow-up a few days later.

On your ownNo office to do it, so it happens in the background.

"Your car's ready"

A message, an invoice and a payment link the moment the job's done.

On your ownPaid sooner, with no awkward chasing from you.

Records ready for tax

Receipts photographed and logged in software that's ready for Making Tax Digital. Your accountant, or you, does the tax.

On your ownTidy records from the first sale, so the year end isn't a shoebox of receipts.

Making Tax Digital dates →

Something else on your mind?

Tell me what eats your week. If AI won't save you real time, I'll tell you.

Book a free chat →

Every business is different. I start by sitting down with you to see how your week actually works, then suggest only what will save you real time.

An example · made up

Under a car at 10am

Three calls while your hands are covered in oil. All three are answered, two MOTs are booked, and one question is waiting in a text for your break.

Every car on Colchester's roads needs an MOT once it's three years old. Reminders that go out on time bring the same customers back year after year.

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  1. AI assistant: Good morning, thanks for calling the garage. I'm the AI assistant. How can I help?
  2. Caller: My MOT's due next week. Can I book it in?
  3. AI assistant: Yes, we have Tuesday at 8:30 or Thursday at 1pm. The MOT is £45, and we'll always call you before doing any extra work. Which suits?
  4. Caller: Tuesday, please.
  5. AI assistant: Booked for Tuesday at 8:30. I'll text you a reminder the day before.

A call to a garage: a made-up example, in your device's own voice.

Hear Amy take a call

Bramwell Autos

A regular books his MOT from a reminder text, and checks on his wife's car.

Made-up call, 1:13. Amy is the same AI assistant that answers 01206 636 400.

Read the call
  1. Amy Good morning, Bramwell Autos in Halstead. I'm Amy, Lee's AI assistant, and calls are recorded so Lee gets your message. How can I help?
  2. Caller Morning. Ray Dobson here. I had a text to say the Honda's MOT is due, so I thought I'd better get it booked in.
  3. Amy Thanks, Ray. I'll just check the diary.
  4. Amy Lee can do Tuesday at half eight, or Thursday at one. An MOT is usually forty-five pounds, and Lee always rings before doing any extra work.
  5. Caller Tuesday morning, please. The brakes have been squeaking a bit, too.
  6. Amy I've noted the squeak, so Lee can take a look. You're booked in for half eight on Tuesday.
  7. Caller Lovely. While I've got you, my wife's Fiesta is in with you today for a service. Any idea when it'll be ready?
  8. Amy I'll just check the job board.
  9. Amy It's on the ramp now, and Lee expects to finish by about three. You'll get a text when it's done, with the invoice and a link to pay.
  10. Caller Smashing. I'll let her know.
  11. Amy See you on Tuesday, Ray.
The Solo package

One visit. Looked after every month.

Built from proven parts, so it's quick to set up and cheap to run, but still set up for you by a real person, in person.

You always get a fixed quote before anything starts. I'm not VAT registered, so there's no VAT to add.

from £195one-off setupfrom £49/mocare plan

Three time-savers, picked from:

  • Missed calls answered
  • Talk your admin
  • Quotes and invoices
  • Receipts, ready for tax
  • Smart booking
  • Reviews after every job
  • A visit of around two hours to see how your week works
  • Everything in your own accounts, and your own number
  • A monthly check, fixes and a short "time back" report
  • Calls and texts at cost, with a monthly limit you choose
  • 30-day rolling. No contract to get stuck in
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Colchester · In person · Done for you

Home for tea. Every day.

Book a free 20-minute chat. Tell me how your week goes, and I'll tell you honestly whether AI can help. No jargon, no hard sell.

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01206 636 400WhatsAppcharlie@backbyteatime.co.uk

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