How does it quote rentals by model and dates?

You upload your fleet to the catalog: model, year, type (sedan, SUV, pickup), capacity, transmission, daily price, weekly price. When a customer asks 'how much for an SUV from May 5-10', the agent checks availability, calculates the total and offers to book.

Does it validate customer requirements (age, license)?

Yes. You configure your rules (minimum age 21, valid driver's license with 1+ year experience, credit card in the driver's name). The agent asks and validates before quoting a final price. If the customer doesn't qualify, it politely says so and offers alternatives (additional driver, premium coverage).

Does it send return reminders?

Yes. 24 hours and 2 hours before the scheduled return. If the customer wants to extend, they do it over chat: the agent checks continued vehicle availability, calculates the extra cost and updates the contract.

Does it work for agencies in tourist areas with English-speaking customers?

Yes. Auto Asistente serves customers in English, Spanish and Portuguese natively. If a tourist writes in English ('hi, can I rent a car for 3 days?'), the agent replies in English. Useful for agencies in Miami, Orlando, Punta Cana, Cancún, Cartagena, Buenos Aires, Bariloche, Costa del Sol.

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Why rent-a-car agencies lose bookings

Customers renting a car are usually tourists arriving by plane, business travelers, or someone who needs a vehicle for a week while their own car is in the shop. They all share one thing: they're researching prices urgently, comparing 3-4 agencies at once, and the first one to reply with a clear quote and an option to book wins. If your agency only answers during office hours, you lose 40-60% of the messaging traffic that comes in at night or on weekends.

Another classic problem: customers who book without understanding the requirements (minimum age, deposit, coverage) and when they show up at the counter it turns out they don't qualify. That burns your team's hours and leaves a vehicle blocked and unused.

What Auto Asistente does at a rent-a-car agency

Quotes by model + dates. The customer says "SUV from May 5-10", the agent checks the available fleet and returns a total price with breakdown (days × rate + deposit + basic coverage).
Requirement validation. Before confirming, the agent validates minimum age, license seniority and a credit card in the driver's name.
Multi-language support. EN, ES, PT — useful for tourist destinations (Miami, Orlando, Punta Cana, Cancún, Bariloche, Cartagena, Costa del Sol).
Reminders. Pickup reminder 24h before with address, time and documents to bring. Return reminder 24h and 2h before.
Rental extension over chat. If the customer wants to extend, the agent checks availability, calculates the additional day and updates the contract.
Instagram Comments-to-DM. When a follower comments "info?" on an SUV photo, the agent replies publicly and opens a DM with the full catalog.

Use case: a tourist requesting an SUV at night

Hi, I'd like to rent an SUV from May 5-10. How much would it be?

Hi there! 🚙 I have available for those dates:
• Hyundai Tucson 2024 (auto, 5 seats) - $58 USD/day
• Toyota RAV4 2023 (auto, 5 seats) - $65 USD/day

For 5 days with basic coverage, the Tucson would be:
• 5 days × $58 = $290 USD
• Refundable deposit: $400 USD
• Total to pay to book: $690 USD

Do you meet the requirements? (21+ years, license held 1+ year, credit card in your name)

Yes, I'm 32 and I've been driving since I was 18

Perfect. Here's your secure payment link:
👉 stripe.com/pay/rent-tucson

Once payment is confirmed, you'll receive:
• Booking confirmation with code
• Pickup address and hours
• Documents to bring
• Return policy

Quick setup

Connect WhatsApp with a QR code + Instagram and Facebook with OAuth.
Upload your fleet to the catalog: model, year, type, capacity, transmission, daily price, weekly price, photo.
Set up availability by dates (sync with your fleet management system via webhook if you have one).
Define requirements (age, license, credit card) and coverage tiers.
Configure the deposit amount per vehicle category.
Set up pickup and return reminders.

Frequently asked questions

How do I avoid double-booking the same vehicle?

The agent checks availability in the catalog before quoting and blocks the vehicle when the deposit payment is confirmed. If you have an external fleet management system, you connect it via webhook for real-time sync.

Does it handle insurance and additional coverage?

Yes. You configure optional coverage (full coverage, additional driver, GPS, child seat) with its price. The agent offers them as upsells after the initial quote.

Does it work if I have multiple pickup locations (airport, main office)?

Yes. You set up each location with its hours and delivery/pickup fee if applicable. The agent asks the customer which one they prefer before closing the booking.

Compatible with fleet management systems like CARS+ or Rent Pro?

Via webhooks. Native integration varies by system; check with support for your specific case.

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