Social distancing is the new normal, but that does not mean your car sales need to suffer as a result. The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has changed many aspects of the way people do business and auto dealerships are no exception. Customers want to know that you have put certain measures in place. For this reason, you […]
It can be extremely difficult to retain customers who have leased a vehicle from your dealership. In many cases, once the lease ends, they return the car and you never see them again. They take their business to a different dealer. You lose out on a lease renewal or vehicle sale and all of the […]
Your dealership has the chance to get a new lease or sell a new vehicle every time a customer pulls into your service bay. This situation offers you several different opportunities: Acquire new inventory that will sell at maximum profit Sell a vehicle to a customer more frequently Get a customer into a new lease […]
Implementing digital technology into your dealership’s car sales process is a highly effective way to connect with customers on a personal level and customize their experience. Your customers have come to expect this level of service in the interactions they have with brands. This includes automotive dealerships.
Tracking down cars that meet the parameters of your vehicle buyback program can be challenging and time-consuming. However, it is necessary to ensure the program is profitable. Successfully pulling off this feat requires careful coordination between your sales and service departments, as well as tactfully approaching the customers whose vehicles you want to purchase. With […]
Acquiring inventory is a challenge that all auto dealerships face. Wholesale prices are high, while the supply of quality vehicles available for sale at auction is low. Do not forget about exorbitant auction fees. Then there is the issue and cost of transporting these vehicles to your sales lot. It is tricky to do so […]
Selling a customer a new vehicle is just half of the battle. Losing customers to a competitor once they are ready to replace it is far too easy. Customer retention is one of the biggest struggles dealerships face. You will drastically increase your chances of selling your customers their next car if you stay in […]
There has been a steady increase over the past few decades in the number of United States residents who speak a language other than English. A 2010 United States Census brief revealed compelling statistics: The Latino population increased by 15.2 million between 2000 and 2010. Latinos accounted for more than half of the total United […]
Powerful & Advanced Fraud Protection FraudProtect™ from TEXT2DRIVE™ partnered with Kount, an award-winning company that uses the advanced fraud prevention approach, to offer your dealership a virtually complete defense against fraud. Kount was voted one of the top 10 financial fraud protection solutions of 2018 and 2019. Advanced fraud protection examines 400+ data points and […]
Customers Spend $125* More When Videos Are Sent A robust audience of dealership personnel had everything to gain when they joined the TEXT2DRIVE™ video communication webinar that was held on November 14th, 2019. Using the video app, service technicians can easily record and send videos to customers in which they point out repairs that need […]