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Online Service Scheduler - Features

The Online Service Scheduler makes it easy for customers to request appointments while keeping your shop in full control of scheduling, communications, and customer data. Here's what you need to know:

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  • Easy Access from the Shop's Website

    • Customers click the "Schedule Appointment" or "Request Appointment" button directly on the shop’s website

      Fully mobile-responsive for phones, tablets, and desktop users

  • Smart Customer Verification

    • Customers verify by entering either their mobile phone number or email address

    • A secure code is sent to verify identity before proceeding

    • Helps prevent random or fake appointments

    • Returning customers see their saved vehicles and information automatically

  • Service Selection

    • Customers choose service categories (e.g., Cooling System, Diagnostics, etc.)

    • Shops can customize which services appear based on what they offer

    • Customers can upload photos to describe vehicle issues if needed

    • Shops can also display previously declined services, giving customers another opportunity to approve past recommendations

  • Appointment Scheduling

    • Displays earliest available slots based on the shop's configured schedule

    • Customers can view additional times if they prefer a later appointment

    • Booking feeds directly into the shop’s Appointments

    • Supports both single and multi-location shops

  • Confirmation and Reminders

    • Customers receive instant confirmations by text and/or email

    • Customers can add appointments to their personal calendar and save shop contact info

    • Optional thank you messages can be sent after service completion

    • Automated reminders can be scheduled (for example, one reminder 4 days prior and another 1 day before)

  • Multi-Location Support

    • If the shop has multiple locations, customers choose the location at the start

    • Easy to manage and simple for the customer to navigate

  • Shop Control Panel (Admin Setup)

    • Customize business hours and block off days closed (including holidays and special events)

    • Ability to block one-off days, such as for shop meetings or staffing shortages

    • Control how far in advance customers can book (including turning off same-day booking if desired)

    • Appointment intervals can be set at 30 or 60 minutes

  • Website and Branding Customization

    • Shops can adjust button colors and fonts to match their branding

    • ADA compliance checker ensures colors are easily visible across devices

    • Install the scheduler using an HTML snippet or a direct URL link for external platforms like Facebook

  • Data Integration with Omnique

    • Appointments created through the scheduler flow directly to Omnique

    • Staff can view uploaded customer photos easily via a link within the appointment record

    • Seamless data sync

  • Advanced Messaging Customization

    • Shops can build and personalize templates for confirmations, reminders, and thank you messages

    • Personalization includes customer name, shop name, appointment date, and appointment time

    • Fully editable WYSIWYG editor (what you see is what you get), with real-time preview

    • Messages can be sent by email, text, or both

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