How does RecallIQ work?

RecallIQ connects to your customer database and automatically sends MOT and service reminders by SMS or email at the right time — before their vehicle is due. You set it up once and it runs automatically.

How much does RecallIQ cost?

RecallIQ is free to start. Pro is £29/month and the AEO plan is £79/month. There are no per-SMS charges and no hidden costs.

Can I import my existing customers?

Yes. RecallIQ has a built-in data import tool that accepts CSV files from most garage management systems.

How quickly will I see results?

Most garages see improved booking rates within the first 30 days. Our average customer reports 85% MOT customer retention within 3 months.

Is RecallIQ better than MOT Manager?

RecallIQ is purpose-built for retention and revenue growth — not just reminders. It includes churn risk alerts, bulk campaigns, Google review automation, and profitability dashboards that MOT Manager doesn't offer.

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How does RecallIQ work for garages in Gateshead?

RecallIQ works the same for every UK garage. You import your customer list with MOT and service due dates, and we automatically send branded reminders 30 and 7 days before. Local garages in Gateshead typically see improved retention within 30 days.

Is RecallIQ only for DVSA-authorised MOT test stations?

No — RecallIQ works for any independent garage or MOT test station in Gateshead, whether you're DVSA-authorised for Class 4, Class 7, or both, or you focus on servicing and repairs. If you book customers back in for MOT or service, RecallIQ fills your diary automatically.

How much does RecallIQ cost?

RecallIQ is free to start. Pro is £29/month and the AEO plan is £79/month — flat, no per-SMS charges, no hidden costs, and no contracts.

Can I import my existing customer database?

Yes. RecallIQ accepts CSV imports from any garage management system — Garage Hive, Autowork Online, MAM Autocat+, Dragon2000 and others. Upload your spreadsheet and your customers are live within minutes.

How quickly will I see results?

Most garages start recovering bookings within the first 2–4 weeks. Google Reviews accumulate noticeably within 30–60 days.

GATESHEAD

AEO for Garages in Gateshead
Be the answer AI recommends

When drivers in Gateshead ask ChatGPT, Perplexity or Google AI for "the best MOT garage near me", does your garage get cited — or a competitor? RecallIQ's AEO service makes Gateshead garages the answer, using real data from 5 local DVSA test stations. From £29/mo.

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5 garages in Gateshead · DVSA-verified data · No contracts · Cancel anytime

Local DVSA Garages

AI Engines Tracked

0→78

Typical AEO Score

£79

AEO Plan /mo

Trusted by independent garages across the UK

DVSA-Verified Data

ICO Registered

GDPR Compliant

DPA Available

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UK-Based & Hosted

Why Gateshead Garages Need AEO

Drivers in Gateshead now ask ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI for "the best MOT garage near me" instead of scrolling Google links. Most of Gateshead's 5 DVSA-authorised test stations score near zero on AI visibility — so AI engines recommend a national chain or a competitor instead.

RecallIQ's AEO service generates the business description, FAQ set and schema markup those answer engines need to cite you — and monitors your AI Visibility Score across 5 engines weekly so you always know where you stand.

AEO sits on top of your existing Google ranking. Gateshead garages on the AEO plan have gone from an AI visibility score of 0 to 78 within 12 weeks — getting cited by Perplexity and appearing in Google AI Overviews for local Gateshead queries.

The local MOT landscape · Gateshead

MOT testing capacity in Gateshead

100%

Class 4 authorised

5 of 5 stations can test cars and small vans.

20%

Class 7 authorised

1 stations test larger commercial vehicles.

Dual-authorised

Stations holding both Class 4 and Class 7 approval.

Of Gateshead's 5 DVSA-authorised MOT test stations, 100% are approved for Class 4 (cars and small vans) and 20% for Class 7 (larger commercial vehicles). 1 stations hold both authorisations, so Gateshead drivers with light commercial vehicles have 1 local Class 7 options. Independent garages that add RecallIQ's automated reminders typically recover 15–30% of MOT customers who would otherwise drift to national chains.

Service & repair profile · Gateshead

What gets fixed in Gateshead garages

12 mo

Avg service interval

86%

Est. MOT pass rate

1,280

Services per garage / yr

78%

Customer return rate

Most common repair types

01Brakes & discs20%

02Suspension & steering16%

03Tyres15%

04Lighting & electrics13%

05Exhaust & emissions11%

06Clutch & transmission9%

Based on the DVSA garage mix in Gateshead (5 Class 4, 1 Class 7 stations) and UK MOT advisory statistics. Commercial-vehicle-heavy towns see more clutch, exhaust and tyre work.

DVSA-Verified · Gateshead