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Auto ECU repair shop pays for a year of chat service in week one med specifics Added 2026-10-14
Business Specialized ECU Repair, auto repair shop in Oakland Park, FL (small) Task 24/7 web and SMS chat lead response and capture while mechanics work Result "in that first week alone we got 20 new leads, 3 bought $1,000 products, and I paid for my entire year of service in that one week"
Tools Setup not stated Source smith.ai ↗ Specifics rating med specifics high = concrete numbers/quotes; med = partial; low = qualitative Results as reported by the source; not independently verified.
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