A CRM for car audio shops that turns more quotes into installs, from a speaker swap to a full build.
Car audio customers research a lot before they book, and the shop that answers clearly and follows up usually gets the build. Alcreo replies to quote requests quickly, follows up on bigger builds, books installs with deposits and runs seasonal offers like remote start before winter.
Car audio customers compare shops carefully. Follow-up helps you win the build.
Enthusiasts and everyday drivers both shop around before booking. These are the gaps:
Quote replies that take a day
Customers want a rough price quickly. A reply tomorrow can be too late.
Big builds without follow-up
A $4,000 build quote goes out, and nobody checks in while the customer decides.
Calls during installs
Installers are inside dashboards and can't take calls.
No-shows on long installs
A full-day install that doesn't show up costs a whole bay.
Seasonal demand that arrives early
Remote start interest rises every fall, and offers sent late miss it.
Few reviews
Customers love their new system but rarely post a review unless asked.
Quotes, follow-up and installs for an electronics shop
Your POS and inventory stay where they are. These tools handle quotes and customer follow-up.
A website that shows your installs
Pages for speakers, subs, amps, head units, remote start, cameras and lighting, with build galleries.
Quick quote replies
Quote requests get an immediate reply with next steps, so customers know you're on it.
Missed-call text back
When installers are busy, callers get a text with a quote link.
Quotes by stage and value
See each quote by stage and value, from request to booked to installed.
Build follow-up
Bigger quotes get a polite follow-up that stops when the customer books or replies.
Installs booked with deposits
Customers book install dates online and pay a deposit to hold the bay.
Seasonal offers
Remote start before winter, upgrades at tax refund time and holiday gift offers go out to customers who opted in.
One inbox for messages
Texts, DMs, email and web chat land in one inbox.
Review requests
After pickup, customers get a review request with a link to your Google profile.
From a quote request to a system that sounds right
A truck owner wants better sound and a subwoofer, and requests quotes from three shops. Here's how it could go.
Quotes that don't book get a seasonal offer later.
This is an illustration of how the system can work, not a specific customer's results.
- Day 1RequestThey submit your quote form with their vehicle and goals. A reply goes out right away.
- Day 1Quote sentYou send two package options, and follow-up starts.
- Day 4QuestionsThey ask about keeping the factory head unit. Follow-up pauses while you answer.
- Day 5Booked with depositThey book an install date and pay a deposit.
- Day 12Installed and tunedThe system is installed and tuned. Payment is collected by text.
- Day 13ReviewA review request goes out while they're enjoying it.
Set up for the work you do
Audio builds, convenience electronics and fleet work each need different quoting and follow-up.
Audio builds
Speakers, subs, amps and tuning.
- Quick quote replies
- Build follow-up
- Deposits
- Review requests
Convenience electronics
Remote start, cameras and CarPlay.
- Online booking
- Seasonal offers
- Pay by text
- Upgrade offers
Fleet and commercial
Cameras, lighting and upfits.
- Project quotes
- Account contacts
- Monthly invoicing
- Install scheduling
Keep your POS. Improve quotes and follow-up.
Inventory and point of sale stay in your current system. Alcreo doesn't replace them.
What usually slips is the sales side: answering quote requests, following up on builds, booking installs with deposits, seasonal offers and review requests.
Alcreo connects with QuickBooks for invoicing and payments, and during setup we import your past customers so seasonal offers and review requests can start right away.
Is Alcreo a good fit for your shop?
It suits independent car audio and vehicle electronics shops.
A good fit if
- Quote requests wait while installers are busy
- Bigger builds don't get followed up
- Install no-shows cost bay time
- You want remote start offers out before winter
Probably not the right tool if
- You need inventory or wholesale ordering
- You're mainly an online retailer
- Your POS already handles quotes and follow-up well
Seasonal offers to customers who opted in
Offers work when customers asked for them.
Consent on every form
Forms include clear, unchecked texting consent with links to your privacy policy and terms.
Opt-outs honored automatically
STOP replies and email unsubscribes are honored right away.
Registered business texting
We help you register your number for A2P 10DLC, which mobile carriers require for business texting from local numbers.
Policies that stay current
Growth includes an auto-updating privacy policy, terms and cookie consent for your website. On Launch it's a $20/month add-on.
This is general information, not legal advice. Talk to your own advisor about the rules that apply to your business and your state.
What your car audio shop website could look like
A sharp site with build galleries and a quick quote form.
Service and city pages help you show up for searches like "car audio shop near me" and "remote start installation in [your city]." Build photos, brands you carry and reviews help customers choose you.
What happens after you sign up
You don't have to learn the software on your own. Here's what the first week looks like.
One onboarding call
We learn how your car audio shop works today, which tools you're keeping and what to fix first.
Your website and phone number
We build your website or connect your current one. Keep your number by forwarding or porting it, or get a new local number.
Your contacts and starter setup
We import your contacts, load the standard pipeline and turn on the starter automations that fit. You can rename stages and edit messages any time.
Live in under a week, with support after
Most accounts are running in under a week, though texting registration depends on the carriers. After launch, support helps when you want to change something.
Plans for car audio shops
Both plans are month-to-month, set up for you, and your first 30 days are free.
Launch
$497 setup · first 30 days free
- ✓5–6 page website with service pages and gallery
- ✓CRM, quote pipeline and follow-up
- ✓Missed-call text back, booking and texting
- ✓Deposits, seasonal offers and reviews
- ✓Unlimited AI agents (fair use)
- ✓Up to 5 users
- ✓Compliance add-on: +$20/month
Growth
$997 setup · first 30 days free
- ✓Up to 35-page SEO website with service and city pages
- ✓Build follow-up, seasonal and review buildout
- ✓Everything in Launch
- ✓3 website edits every month
- ✓Unlimited users and priority support
- ✓Compliance included
Phone, texting, email and AI usage is billed separately based on what you use. If you cancel in the first 30 days, there's no monthly charge, but the setup fee isn't refunded. Moving from Launch to Growth costs the $500 difference in setup fees. Google ad spend is paid directly to Google. Google decides Local Services Ads eligibility for each business type and area.
AI for the routine work, with your team in charge
For a car audio shop, AI can handle the first round of questions, like whether a remote start works with a manual transmission or what fits in a crew cab, using answers your installers provide.
You decide what AI handles. Anything that needs judgment, or a personal touch, stays with your team.
Describe a workflow in plain English
Type something like "when a build quote over $1,000 is sent, text on day 2, email photos of similar builds on day 4 and create a call task on day 7" and the AI builder drafts the automation. You review it, adjust the timing or wording, and turn it on.
An assistant for routine questions
AI agents can answer common questions, collect details and book appointments by chat or text, in many languages. You decide what they say and when a person takes over.
Help drafting messages
Draft reminders and replies faster, then edit them to sound like your business.
Help when you want to change something
We show you the AI tools during onboarding, and support can help you adjust an automation later instead of starting over.
Questions from car audio shops
Don't see yours? Book a 15-minute call and ask us directly.
How quickly do quote requests get a reply?+
Right away. Quote requests get an immediate reply with next steps, and your team is notified.
Can you follow up on bigger builds?+
Yes. Build quotes get a follow-up schedule that stops when the customer books or replies.
Can I take deposits for installs?+
Yes. Customers pay a deposit when they book an install date.
Can you run remote start offers?+
Yes. Seasonal offers go out on schedule to customers who opted in.
Does it replace my POS?+
No. Keep your POS and inventory. Alcreo handles your website, quotes, follow-up, booking and reviews.
How long does setup take?+
Most businesses are up and running in under a week, starting with one onboarding call. Texting registration is approved by the mobile carriers, and their timing varies.
Can I keep my phone number and my current website?+
Yes. We can forward or port your number, or set up a new local one. If you like your current website, we can connect it to your account at the same plan price.
What does it cost, and what's billed separately?+
Launch is $297 a month plus a $497 setup fee. Growth is $597 a month plus a $997 setup fee. Both are month-to-month with the first 30 days free. Phone, texting, email and AI usage is billed separately based on use.
What happens if I cancel?+
Cancel in the first 30 days and there's no monthly charge, though the setup fee isn't refunded. After that there's no long-term contract. Closed accounts are paused for 30 days, and we'll send your contacts and website code on request. Your domain stays yours.
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