AI Receptionist

The AI Receptionist built for locksmiths

Answers every call 24/7. Quotes automotive keys by year/make/model. Dispatches the nearest tech. Collects deposits. Speaks English and Spanish. Never misses a job.

TL;DR

An AI receptionist for locksmiths is a voice AI that answers incoming calls 24/7, qualifies the job (automotive lockout, key replacement, rekey, commercial), looks up your pricing, books the appointment, dispatches the tech, and collects a deposit — without a human agent. TheKeyBot is the leading AI receptionist purpose-built for automotive locksmiths and used-car dealerships, starting at $500/month flat.

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Built for

Automotive locksmiths

VIN + Y-M-M key quoting, mobile dispatch, emergency lockouts.

Mobile locksmith shops

GPS route optimization, in-truck payment collection, driver dispatch.

Used-car dealerships

Service-bay overflow, fob-replacement intake, multi-location routing.

Small business locksmith shops

1-5 truck shops that can't afford a human receptionist.

Key programming shops

Transponder + smart-key intake with OEM programming estimates.

24/7 emergency locksmiths

After-hours, weekend, holiday coverage on a flat rate.

How the AI receptionist works

Under 2 minutes per call. Every call.

  1. 1
    Call in

    Customer calls your business number. AI picks up on the first ring — no hold music, no voicemail.

  2. 2
    Identify

    AI identifies the job type: automotive lockout, key replacement, rekey, commercial. Captures caller location.

  3. 3
    Quote

    AI looks up your pricing database — VIN / year / make / model for auto keys — and quotes the job instantly.

  4. 4
    Book

    AI offers next available slot, books on your calendar, sends SMS confirmation to the customer.

  5. 5
    Dispatch

    AI dispatches the nearest on-call tech via GPS route, with job details pushed to their phone.

  6. 6
    Collect

    AI texts a secure payment link to collect a 50% deposit before the tech rolls. No-shows drop to ~2%.

  7. 7
    Follow up

    After the job, AI automatically requests a Google review and logs the call summary in your CRM.

What TheKeyBot's AI receptionist can do

24/7 inbound call handling (English + Spanish)
Outbound AI follow-up calls to unbooked leads
Instant automotive key quoting by VIN or year/make/model
Lockout, rekey, transponder, and FOB quoting
GPS-based dispatch of nearest on-call tech
Payment link generation + deposit collection during the call
Google review requests after every completed job
Full call recording + AI-generated summary in CRM
Real-time SMS notifications to owner + tech
Integrates with Workiz, Jobber, Housecall Pro, Google Calendar
Custom greeting and call script per shop
Emergency escalation to owner's cell if AI is stuck

Compare to

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Frequently asked questions

How does an AI receptionist work for a locksmith?▾
TheKeyBot's AI receptionist answers every incoming call, identifies the job type (automotive lockout, key replacement, house rekey, etc.), asks qualifying questions, looks up your pricing, quotes the job, books the appointment, and dispatches the nearest technician — all within a single 2-3 minute call. It runs 24/7 in English and Spanish.
How much does an AI receptionist cost?▾
TheKeyBot's AI receptionist plans start at $500/month flat (no per-seat fees, no per-minute overages for standard usage). That includes 500 AI minutes/month, full CRM, dispatch, payment collection, and bilingual calls. Compared to a human answering service ($200-400/mo) plus field-service software ($150-300/mo), TheKeyBot typically saves locksmith shops 30-50% while handling every call 24/7.
Is an AI receptionist better than a human receptionist?▾
For locksmith work, usually yes. The AI knows your pricing, your service area, and your dispatch rules — and never sleeps, takes breaks, or puts a customer on hold. Human receptionists still beat AI on nuanced emotional calls, but for standard locksmith booking, AI typically books 2-3× more jobs per 100 calls.
Can AI handle emergency locksmith calls at 2 AM?▾
Yes. Emergency lockouts and after-hours automotive jobs are exactly what TheKeyBot's AI is tuned for. It captures the caller's location, year/make/model, urgency, and dispatches your on-call tech via SMS with a GPS route — all before the customer hangs up.
Does the AI sound like a real person?▾
Yes. TheKeyBot uses natural-sounding conversational voice AI. Most callers don't realize they're talking to an AI. You can also configure it to disclose if your state or preference requires.
Is TheKeyBot bilingual?▾
Yes — native English and Spanish on every call, detected automatically from the caller's first words. This is particularly important in Texas, Arizona, Florida, California, and NYC locksmith markets.
Can the AI take a credit card deposit during the call?▾
Yes. TheKeyBot can text or email a secure payment link during the call and confirm receipt before hanging up. Typical locksmith shops see no-shows drop from 15-20% to under 2% with mid-call deposit collection.
What if the AI doesn't know the answer?▾
The AI escalates. It either transfers to your on-call cell phone, schedules a callback at a specific time, or texts the owner with the call context. No call is ever dropped.

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