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Practical reads for UK garage owners.

Guides, comparisons and insight from inside the UK automotive aftermarket — the kind of stuff we wish someone had written when we started.

  1. Illustration for "What your AI receptionist does in Garage Hive: data, setup traps, questions"
    6 July 2026 Garage Hive AI receptionist Integrations

    What your AI receptionist does in Garage Hive: data, setup traps, questions

    A plain‑English look at how AI receptionists book into Garage Hive, the data they write, setup pitfalls to avoid, and the exact questions to ask any vendor.

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  2. Illustration for "MOT season call surges: capacity planning and when AI receptionists pay"
    26 June 2026 MOT Call handling Capacity planning

    MOT season call surges: capacity planning and when AI receptionists pay

    Practical steps for UK garages to handle MOT-season call spikes: diary setup, booking patterns, staffing, and how AI receptionists earn their keep fastest.

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  3. Illustration for "How much do UK garages lose from missed calls?"
    14 June 2026 data missed calls garages

    How much do UK garages lose from missed calls?

    We analysed call patterns across UK independent garages to put a real number on the cost of unanswered phones. The answer surprised us.

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  4. Illustration for "AI receptionist for UK garages: a 2026 buyer's guide"
    10 June 2026 guide ai garages

    AI receptionist for UK garages: a 2026 buyer's guide

    Everything a UK garage owner should evaluate before picking an AI receptionist — costs, integrations, automotive specialism and the gotchas no demo will show you.

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