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Car dealerships and garages: explain service offers clearly

At service reception, customers want to know where to check in and which offers match their needs. In the waiting area, a clear explanation is more useful than a long advertising loop.

SUISSE-VIDEO · 6 October 2026 · 2-minute read

Separate check-in and offers

At the entrance, the next step matters: find service reception and check in. In the waiting area, explain approved services briefly. Do not state a specific waiting time unless it is reliably known.

Explain what the service includes

Keep price, included work and relevant limitations together. A “from” price must remain identifiable as such. Have the responsible service person check the details. A card does not replace individual diagnosis or approval of work.

Example for your screen

SituationShort contentCheck before display
Check-inFor your service appointment, please check in at service reception.Check signs and the actual process
OfferInterior cleaning CHF 49 · agreed scope at service reception · offer 19–24 October 2026.Confirm invented price, scope and period
QuestionsQuestions about your vehicle? Our service team will explain the next step.Provide an available personal contact

Fictional examples with invented prices, dates, locations and offers. These are not customer case studies. Replace details with confirmed data for your business.

Test the actual customer route

Check whether a new visitor can find service reception and explain the service and next step. Test image, text and sound in the waiting area. After a promotion ends, check the normal programme and remove outdated offers.

What content helps visitors in reception and waiting areas? · Screen and website: do your details agree?