Radio Script · 60-second radio spot
Come In With a Sound (60-Second Auto Repair Radio Ad)
Practice a 60-second auto repair shop radio ad script read by a fictional family mechanic, built for long-form pacing, honest warmth, and a clean tag.
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Length
- 158 words · ~1 min 3 sec
- Skills
- breath control, long-form pacing, authentic delivery, parallel phrasing
- License
- CC BY 4.0
The script
You know the sound. That little click when you turn left. The squeal that only shows up in the rain. The rattle you've decided, for now, to call 'character.'
I'm Denise Hartwell, from Hartwell Auto Care on Route Nine. And here's what I've learned: the sound is never as scary as not knowing what it is.
So bring it in. We'll take it for a drive, figure out what's going on, and walk you through it in plain English. Before we touch a single bolt, you get a written quote. If it can wait, we'll tell you. If it can't, we'll tell you that too.
Brakes, oil changes, tires, check-engine lights, and those mystery noises nobody else can find. Family owned since my dad opened the doors, and we still answer the phone ourselves.
Hartwell Auto Care. Route Nine, next to the hardware store. Open six days a week. Come in with a sound. Leave with an answer.
Script by SceneDub (scenedub.com), CC BY 4.0. Original script drafted with AI assistance and edited by SceneDub; any resemblance to existing characters is coincidental.
Practise it now
The teleprompter scrolls at the speed you set in words per minute. Tick "Record audio while reading" to capture a take; the audio stays in your browser until you download it.
Coaching notes
- Give each sound in the opening, 'little click,' 'squeal,' and 'rattle,' its own color. You can almost make the noise with your voice. Smile on 'call character.'
- 'the sound is never as scary as not knowing what it is' is the heart of the spot. Slow down, talk to one person, and drop the sales energy entirely.
- Keep the rhythm identical on 'If it can wait, we'll tell you. If it can't, we'll tell you that too.' The matching halves are what make the honesty ring true.
Try it three more ways
- Read it as Denise's dad, who opened the shop and is tickled to finally be on the radio.
- Read it as a booming car-lot announcer, then read it again pulled all the way back, and notice which one you'd trust.
- Read it as a calm, patient voice speaking to a nervous new driver.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the "Come In With a Sound (60-Second Auto Repair Radio Ad)" script?
158 spoken words, about 1 min 3 sec at a conversational 150 words per minute and 1 min 13 sec at a slower 130 wpm. Your take will vary with pauses and character choices.
Can I use this script in my voice acting demo reel?
Yes. SceneDub's original scripts are licensed CC BY 4.0. You can perform, record, edit, and publish them, including in demo reels, classes, and auditions, as long as you credit "Script by SceneDub (scenedub.com), CC BY 4.0" where you share the recording or the text.
How should I practise this script?
Read it silently once, then perform it with the direction above: honest, down-to-earth, quietly reassuring, conversational, ~150 words per minute, slower on the promise. Record a take with the teleprompter, listen back, and try one of the alternate reads to stretch your range.