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Kimoby vs Numa

Both handle inbound calls for service departments. One is a standalone voice tool. The other is a module inside the Service Lane OS with DMS integration, transcripts, AI summaries, and advisor routing.

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How is Kimoby Voice different from Numa?

Kimoby Voice is a module inside the Service Lane OS, not a separate vendor. It shares data with the same platform advisors already use for texting, inspections (also called digital MPI), estimates, payments, and loaners. When a missed call comes in, the advisor sees it in the same dashboard where they manage every other customer interaction.

Because Kimoby Voice is connected to the rest of the service workflow, the advisor has full context when they follow up: the customer's open RO, their last text conversation, their payment status, and whether they have a loaner out. A standalone voice AI tool like Numa can capture the call but can't provide that context without a separate integration.

What the advisor gets from a Kimoby Voice call

DMS customer identification

Full call transcript

AI-generated summary

Sentiment analysis

Advisor routing

Voicemail recording

Connected to texting

CDK, Reynolds, PBS, Tekion integration

Results dealerships see with Kimoby

1,000+

dealerships across North America

160+

staff hours saved monthly at Honda & Toyota of Seattle

24% → 51%

approval rates with video (J.D. Power 2024)

What Kimoby includes beyond voice

Kimoby Voice is one of four modules in the Service Lane OS. The full platform also includes:

Service Lane OS

Two-way texting, video inspections with AI-generated estimates, digital estimates with approve/decline

Kimoby Pay

Mobile text-to-pay, in-person payment terminals, credit card surcharging, Affirm financing, CDK write-back

Kimoby Go

Loaner fleet management with GPS tracking, digital contracts, damage documentation, BMW OTA connectivity

Marketing & Retention

Declined service follow-up, recall campaigns, warranty expiry, tire season, CSI follow-up automation

DMS Integrations

CDK (with write-back) · Reynolds · PBS · Tekion · DealerTrack · Autosoft · Serti

OEM Approvals

BMW Activities Fund · VW eConnect & CMC · Ford Commitment Program (qualifying)

Transparent pricing. No surprises.

Month-to-month. No setup fee. No long-term contract.

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“The team at Kimoby has been exceptional in every aspect of our partnership. They represent the company with pride, enthusiasm, professionalism, and deep knowledge. They consistently go above and beyond to ensure all questions are answered promptly and thoroughly. If they didn’t have an immediate answer, they quickly followed up with the correct information. In short, the Kimoby team is outstanding!”
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Gary Ralston

Parts & Service Director at Zimmerman Honda

What makes Kimoby the best Numa alternative?

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Capability Kimoby Other vendor
DMS customer identification by phone number ✓ —
Full call transcript ✓ —
AI-generated call summary ✓ —
Sentiment analysis ✓ —
Advisor routing based on DMS data ✓ —
Connected to texting, inspections, and payments ✓ —
Part of a full Service Lane OS ✓ —
Loaner fleet management ✓ —
In-person payment terminals ✓ —
Credit card surcharging ✓ —
Marketing campaigns (declined work, recalls) ✓ —
Month-to-month, no contract ✓ —
Transparent published pricing ✓ —

Fully integrates with your ecosystem

FAQ

What is Kimoby Voice?

 

An AI-powered missed call agent for dealership service departments. When no one answers the phone, Kimoby Voice picks up, identifies the customer from the DMS by phone number, captures their request, and routes a voicemail recording, full transcript, and AI summary to the right advisor.

How is Kimoby Voice different from a standalone voice AI like Numa?

 

Kimoby Voice is a module inside the Service Lane OS, not a separate vendor. It shares data with the same platform advisors use for texting, video inspections, estimates, payments, and loaners. When a missed call comes in, the advisor sees it in the same dashboard where they manage everything else. No new system. No new login.

Does Kimoby Voice integrate with CDK?

 

Yes. Kimoby Voice integrates with CDK, Reynolds, PBS, Tekion, DealerTrack, and Autosoft. It uses DMS data to identify callers by phone number and route messages to the correct advisor.

Can Kimoby Voice identify the customer before they speak?

 

Yes. Kimoby Voice checks the incoming phone number against your DMS records. If the number matches a customer profile, it identifies them by name and routes the message to their assigned advisor with full context: customer name, vehicle, and service history.

Does Kimoby Voice replace a call center?

 

Yes. Kimoby Voice replaces third-party call center services and traditional voicemail. DMS-integrated call handling with customer identification, full transcripts, AI summaries with sentiment analysis, and advisor routing. Dealerships switching from live call centers report significant monthly savings.

What else does Kimoby include besides voice?

 

Two-way texting, video inspections with AI-generated estimates, digital estimates with approve and decline, mobile payments with credit card surcharging, in-person terminals, loaner fleet management with GPS, CSI automation, and marketing campaigns. Over 1,000 dealerships. BMW, VW, and Ford approved.

Thinking About Making the Switch to Kimoby?

Our team is here to guide you every step of the way to make sure the transition is easy and stress-free.

  • Seamless integration with all major DMS
  • In-person onboarding and training available
  • 24/7 support whenever you need it
  • Dedicated Account Manager to support your dealership’s success
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Some of our 1000+ customers

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