Auto Repair & Service
Bring in more new auto repair customers.
Auto repair is a trust business built on proximity. EDDM puts your shop name in every household near you, so when something breaks, you're the first call, not a Google search.
2.3×
avg. annual shop visits per vehicle
$0.66
per household reached
5 mi
typical shop customer drive radius
$0.247
USPS postage per piece
Why It Works
Car trouble is unplanned. Name recognition is not.
People call who they've heard of, not who ranks highest
When the check engine light comes on, most drivers call the shop they already know. Consistent EDDM campaigns build that name recognition before the breakdown happens.
Seasonal timing fills the slow months
Mail oil change and tire rotation reminders in February and October, before winter and summer demand peaks. Pre-season campaigns capture the proactive drivers with the best margins.
A loyal customer is worth $500–$2,000/year
Oil changes, tires, brakes, inspections: a household with two cars visits multiple times a year. One loyal family more than covers the cost of an EDDM campaign for the entire year.
Offer Ideas for Auto Shops
What gets drivers to book
$19.99 oil change + inspection
Loss-leader that fills the bay. Most first-time customers come back, and bring their second car. The first visit is the acquisition cost.
Free tire rotation with any service
High perceived value, negligible labor cost. Converts customers who were already due for another service and looking for a reason to act now.
$25 off brake service
Targets higher-ticket work. Homeowners who have been putting off brake service see this and finally book. Higher average ticket than oil change promotions.
ASE-certified · family-owned since [year]
Credentials and longevity are the trust signals that separate honest shops from chain stores. Lead with them, especially in new-resident campaigns.
Ready to fill your bays?
Tell us your area. We'll map the routes and get your name in front of every driver nearby.