Garage estimate follow-up: the routine that fills the ramp
Chase every estimate, including the advisories. Day 2 text and email with the registration and the price. Day 5 again. Close on day 10.
A garage sends more estimates than any other trade and chases fewer of them, because the front desk is busy and the techs are on the ramp. The advisory work from MOTs and services is the biggest pile of unchased money in the business.
Put the registration in the message, not the job number. Put the price in. Ask one question. Give a yes button that asks "when suits?".
That is what CSN Autos runs on its own estimates, and what Chase My Quote does for any garage.
Related: Follow-up templates. Chase My Quote runs this routine for any business, in your name: start 14 days free.
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