2-Way Messaging

One inbox for SMS and email. Automated texts at every stage of the repair -- from appointment confirmation to payment receipt -- so customers stay informed without a single phone call.

One Inbox for Everything

Stop switching between your phone, email client, and shop management software. BayOS pulls every SMS and email into a single threaded inbox organized by customer. Your service advisors see the full conversation history right alongside the customer's vehicles, open repair orders, and account balance. Reply to a text or fire off an email without leaving the platform.

  • SMS and email in one threaded conversation
  • Customer context (vehicles, ROs, balance) beside every message
  • Send photos and inspection links via MMS
Messages
SMS
Email
SM
Sarah Mitchell2m ago

Thanks! I'll approve the estimate now.

RC
Robert Chen18m ago

What time can I pick up the truck?

LT
Lisa Thompson1h ago

Got it, see you at 9am tomorrow.

MD
Mark Davis3h ago

BayOS: Your 2019 F-150 is ready for pickup.

Automated Messages
Appointment bookedSMS

Hi {first_name}, your appointment for {vehicle} is confirmed for {date} at {time}.

Inspection completeSMS

Your inspection results are ready. Tap to review: {inspection_link}

Estimate sentSMS

Hi {first_name}, your estimate for RO #{ro_number} is ready. Reply APPROVE to authorize work.

Vehicle readySMS

Great news! Your {vehicle} is ready for pickup. Total: {total}. Pay online: {payment_link}

Automated Status Updates

Customers want to know what is happening with their car without having to call. BayOS sends automatic text messages at every stage of the repair -- when the appointment is booked, when the inspection is done, when the estimate is ready, and when the vehicle is ready for pickup. Your advisors spend less time on the phone and customers feel informed the entire time.

  • Texts triggered automatically at each RO status change
  • Estimate approval via text -- customer replies APPROVE
  • Payment links embedded directly in pickup notification

Templates & Merge Fields

Build a library of reusable message templates for every situation -- appointment reminders, estimate follow-ups, payment reminders, seasonal promotions, and thank-you notes. Each template supports merge fields that auto-populate with the customer's name, vehicle info, RO number, balance due, and more. What used to take five minutes of typing now takes one click.

  • Merge fields: {first_name}, {vehicle}, {ro_number}, {total}, {payment_link}
  • Shared template library editable by managers
  • Preview with real customer data before sending
Template Editor
Template:Estimate Follow-Up
Hi {first_name}, just following up on the estimate for your {vehicle} (RO # {ro_number}). Let us know if you have any questions or reply APPROVE to get started.
Preview:

Hi Sarah, just following up on the estimate for your 2021 Toyota Camry (RO #4821). Let us know if you have any questions or reply APPROVE to get started.

{first_name}
{vehicle}
{ro_number}
{total}
Message Delivery Log
Sarah Mitchell

Estimate Approval

Delivered

10:42 AM

Robert Chen

Payment Reminder

Read

10:38 AM

Lisa Thompson

Appt Confirmation

Delivered

10:15 AM

Mark Davis

Payment Reminder

Failed

9:58 AM

Delivery Tracking & Payment Reminders

Every outbound message is tracked with delivery status -- queued, sent, delivered, read, or failed. If a text bounces, BayOS flags it so you can follow up by phone or email. Payment reminders go out automatically at 1, 3, and 7 days past due, and each one includes a direct payment link so customers can settle their balance from their phone in under a minute.

  • Real-time delivery status: sent, delivered, read, failed
  • Auto payment reminders at 1, 3, and 7 days overdue
  • Failed delivery alerts for immediate follow-up

Key Capabilities

Unified SMS and email inbox per customer
Automated status update texts at each RO stage
Estimate approval via text with one-tap accept
Payment reminder sequences (1, 3, 7 days overdue)
Appointment confirmation and reminder texts
Template library with merge fields
Merge fields: {first_name}, {vehicle}, {ro_number}, and more
SMS delivery tracking with read receipts
Full message history tied to customer record
Bulk messaging for service reminders and promotions
Opt-out management for compliance
Photo and link sharing via MMS

Ready to see it in action?

See how automated messaging keeps your customers informed and your advisors focused on selling work instead of making phone calls.