MOT Reminder Software
for Garages & Testing Stations
Fill your schedule and stop losing customers to competitors - automatic SMS reminders bring drivers back before their MOT expires. Remindlo works on top of the diary or garage system you already use, with no spreadsheets.
No credit card required. Set up in 2 minutes.
- 1.29x
- More likely to book
- 10
- Free SMS every month
- £19
- Starter plan, 75 SMS a month
- ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Google Workspace Marketplace
60% of drivers forget their MOT date
When customers forget, they go to whoever's closest when they remember. That might not be you.
Lost to competitors
Customers who forget go to whoever's convenient when they finally remember. You lose the relationship you built.
Empty appointment slots
Gaps in your schedule mean lost revenue. No-shows and forgotten bookings cost you money every day.
Manual chasing wastes time
Phone calls take time customers don't answer. Spreadsheets get outdated. Email gets ignored.
Every customer has multiple service dates
Bring them back automatically
SMS reminders ensure customers book with you before their MOT expires. They thank you for the reminder.
What goes in every reminder
Hi John, your MOT for the VW Golf (AB21 XYZ) expires on 15 March.
Book now to avoid driving without valid MOT. We have slots available this week.
Book online: quickmot.co.uk/book or call 0113 496 0198
Quick MOT Centre, Leeds
Works with your calendar
Connect Remindlo to the tools you already use and turn scheduled appointments into automatic SMS reminders.
Works with Google Calendar
Already use Google Calendar for bookings? Connect it to Remindlo and every appointment with a phone number triggers an SMS reminder automatically. No extra steps.
See how Google Calendar integration works →And any other calendar
Don't use Google? Connect Outlook, Microsoft 365, Apple iCloud, Fastmail, Yahoo, Proton, or any webmail/hosting calendar by pasting its public ICS URL.
Remind customers about every service
MOT is just the start. Keep customers coming back for everything.
MOT Testing
Annual requirement. Easy to forget. Your biggest opportunity for repeat business.
- 30 day advance reminder
- Vehicle reg in message
- Direct booking link
- Expiry date countdown
Annual Service
Oil, filters, and full check. Often done with MOT but sometimes separate.
- Service interval tracking
- Mileage-based reminders
- Combined with MOT offers
- Warranty compliance notes
Advisory Follow-ups
Items flagged at MOT that need attention. High-value work waiting to be booked.
- Advisory item tracking
- Brake wear reminders
- Tyre replacement alerts
- Custom timing per item
Set up once. Reminders run forever.
Import your customers, set your schedule, and let Remindlo do the rest.
- 01
Connect your calendar
Sync Google, Outlook, Apple or any calendar so jobs flow in automatically. Prefer a spreadsheet? Import a CSV. Still on paper? Snap a photo of your diary.
- 02
Set reminder timing
Choose when reminders go out: 35, 14, 3 days before. Customise your message template.
- 03
Reminders go out
Automatic SMS at the right time. No manual work. See what was sent and read the replies.
- 04
Customers book
Customers click your link or call. Your schedule fills up. You focus on testing, not chasing.
Still keeping a paper diary? Just take a photo
No spreadsheet or garage system export handy? Snap a photo of your diary and Remindlo reads the customer names, reg numbers, and MOT dates for you - about 30 seconds instead of an hour of typing.
See how the 30-second photo import works →Three messages around every MOT
Most businesses send one, if any. Remindlo creates all three with your account, at the intervals below. Adjust the wording or switch any of them off if needed.
- Before
35, 14 and 3 days before
Reduce no-shows
Remind customers before every MOT so fewer slots go empty.
- After
1 day after
Thank you notes
Thank customers right after their MOT.
- When they are due again
11 months later
Reactivation
Bring back customers who already know your business.
Why SMS beats phone calls and email
Customers ignore emails and don't answer calls. SMS gets read within 3 minutes.
| Metric | SMS (Remindlo) | Email | Phone Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open rate | 98% | 20% | 30% answer |
| Response time | 3 minutes | 6+ hours | If answered |
| Your time required | Zero (automated) | Low | 5-10 mins per call |
| Scales to 500+ customers | |||
| Personal touch | Generic |
Built for UK garages
Features designed around how MOT stations actually work.
MOT date tracking
Track every customer's MOT expiry. See upcoming expirations in one dashboard view.
Customer database
Store customer details, vehicle info, and service history. Full view of each relationship.
Personalised messages
Include customer name, vehicle make/model, and reg number. Messages feel personal.
Bulk import
Upload your entire customer list at once. CSV export from any garage management system.
Message history
See which reminders were sent and to whom, so you only chase the customers who need it.
GDPR compliant
Easy opt-out. All data handled according to GDPR requirements.
The same setup follows up after the visit and reactivates lapsed customers. See all features
Pricing that pays for itself
One recovered customer covers a month of Remindlo.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Start free, upgrade anytime. No contracts. No setup fees.
Free Plan
- 10 SMS/month
- Templates for your industry
- AI contact scanner
- AI name recognition
- No credit card required
Starter Plan
- 75 SMS/month
- Unlimited emails
- Calendar integrations
- Contact import
Standard Plan
- 250 SMS/month
- Everything in Starter
- Lower price per SMS
- Priority support
GBP, USD, EUR and many more currencies supported.
Your extra revenue
Bring back just 5 customers per month who would have forgotten:
from recovered MOTs
What Remindlo users say
“Easy to install and setup new campaigns for small and medium businesses. Free up to 10 SMS per month so you can try without worrying about the bill.”
“I run a small biz and that plugin saves me a ton of time. Works in the background, since I also enabled the auto-sync option. No extra work for me, events with phone numbers are picked up automatically for the reminders; I'm already busy with other stuff so that's good. Using two out of three default workflows - per-visit reminders and post-visit thank you notes to collect reviews.”
Reviews from the Google Workspace Marketplace
Frequently asked questions
Stop losing customers to forgotten MOTs
Automated reminders bring customers back before they go elsewhere. Set up once, and let Remindlo fill your schedule.
No credit card required. Set up in under 5 minutes. GDPR compliant.