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AI Receptionist for Auto Dealerships

Capture Every Sales & Service Call After Hours

Car buyers research at night and call on weekends. When they're ready to talk and hit your voicemail, they move on to the next dealer. Tenmist answers every after-hours call and sends you the lead.

$30K+
avg vehicle sale value
5-15
missed calls per week
80%
won't leave voicemail
< 3 sec
Tenmist answer time

Car Buyers Don't Shop 9-to-5

Most car research happens in the evening — browsing inventory online, comparing prices, reading reviews. When a buyer is ready to ask about availability or schedule a test drive, they call. If it's after hours and they get voicemail, they call the next dealership.

Service department calls are just as valuable. A customer whose car broke down Saturday morning, someone who needs an oil change scheduled, or a warranty question — these callers want to talk to someone now.

Each missed sales call could be a $30,000+ vehicle purchase. Each missed service call is a $200-1,000 repair. Traditional answering services can't answer questions about your inventory, financing options, or service availability.

How Tenmist Helps Auto Dealerships

Knows Your Dealership

Trained on your brands, services, hours, and departments. When someone asks about financing options, service department hours, or whether you carry a specific model, your AI gives a real answer.

Answers in Under 3 Seconds

No hold music, no 'press 1 for sales, 2 for service.' Your AI receptionist picks up immediately and routes the conversation naturally.

Captures Sales & Service Leads

Whether it's a buyer asking about a specific vehicle or a customer needing service, Tenmist captures all the details so your team can follow up first thing.

Lead in Your Inbox Instantly

Get an email the moment each call ends: name, phone, what they're looking for (sales or service), vehicle details, and when to call back.

Handles Both Departments

Your AI knows the difference between a sales inquiry and a service request. It asks the right questions for each and routes the lead to the right team.

Every Call Recorded

Listen to customer inquiries before calling back. Know exactly what vehicle they're interested in or what service they need.

Calls Tenmist Captures for Auto Dealerships

Real examples of after-hours calls your AI receptionist handles.

Interested in a 2025 Honda CR-V — checking availability

Tuesday, 8:00 PM

Wants to schedule a test drive this weekend

Wednesday, 9:30 PM

Check engine light on — needs service appointment

Saturday, 7:00 AM

Asking about financing and trade-in value

Sunday, 3:00 PM

Oil change and tire rotation — wants an appointment

Thursday, 6:45 PM

Warranty question about transmission issue

Friday, 8:30 PM

Simple Pricing That Pays for Itself

Flat monthly rate. No per-minute charges. First month free.

Starting at

$299/month

First month free

Trusted by Service Businesses

Here's what business owners say about switching to Tenmist.

We sold two cars in the first week from after-hours calls Tenmist captured. One was a $42,000 SUV — the buyer called at 8:30 PM and would've just gone to another dealer. That one call paid for a year of service.

Tony S.

Sales Manager, Lakewood Auto Group

Auto Dealers
We were losing 5-6 calls a night to voicemail. First week with Tenmist, we captured a $4,200 water heater replacement that called at 9 PM on a Tuesday. The service paid for itself before we even got our first bill.

Mike R.

Owner, Summit Plumbing

Plumbing
I was skeptical about AI answering our phones — my clients expect a personal touch. But honestly, patients can't tell the difference. We've booked 12 new patients in the first month that would have gone to voicemail.

Dr. Sarah L.

Practice Owner, Lakeside Dental

Dental

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the AI handle both sales and service department calls?

Yes. Your AI is trained to distinguish between sales inquiries (vehicle availability, pricing, test drives) and service requests (appointments, warranty questions, breakdowns). It asks the right questions for each and routes the lead to the correct team.

Can the AI answer questions about specific vehicles or inventory?

We train your AI on your brands, general inventory categories, financing options, and service offerings. While it won't have real-time inventory levels, it can confirm the types of vehicles you carry and capture the caller's specific interest for your sales team.

What's the ROI of capturing one more after-hours sales call per week?

The average vehicle sale is worth $30,000+. Even if only one after-hours call per month converts to a sale, that single transaction pays for Tenmist for years. Most dealerships capture multiple leads per week.

Do car buyers really call after hours?

Absolutely. Most car research happens in the evening — browsing inventory, comparing prices, reading reviews. When a buyer is ready to ask about availability or schedule a test drive, they call. If it's after hours and they get voicemail, they call the next dealership.

Ready to Capture Every Call?

Get in touch and we'll set up a custom AI receptionist for your auto dealerships business. Most clients are live within 24 hours.

Call our AI agent

(269) 533-1298

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