Dealerships are missing out on as much as $99 billion in annual service revenue due to lack of customer retention. Only about 30% of consumers take their vehicles to dealerships for repairs, while about 50% of consumers get repairs done at independent repair outlets, tire stores, and quick-lube shops. The remaining 20% use the services […]
Keeping the lines of communication open with employees and customers at a busy automotive dealership is challenging when you have so many other areas to consider. While communication may seem like a minor issue, a gap in it can become extremely costly.
The best communications platform in the world will not work for your dealership if it is too complicated for some of your staff to learn or customers to respond. Time is money, and the more time they have to spend learning the system and asking questions about it, the more potential revenue goes down the […]
To serve as an effective dealership communication platform that meets today’s consumer standards and the unique needs of automotive dealerships, a communication platform must integrate seamlessly with your dealership management system (DMS) and business development center (BDC).
A short code is a five or six digit number (37483). A long code is a 10-digit telephone number (855-299-1099). But the difference isn’t just the length. There are various legal and technical differences in the way each number is used. There are also reasons why you should use one over the other. It depends […]
How Auto Dealers Can Avoid Potential High Fines From Text Message Marketing Lawsuits Texting is a unique and powerful marketing tool for your auto dealership. It is also subject to unique regulations which if violated can have powerful financial consequences. Not text messaging certain information can get you just in much trouble.
There’s a little-known secret in the auto industry and that best kept secret is that recalls are a huge money maker for auto dealers. In fact, 80% of manufacturer’s safety recalls are never serviced. That’s a huge chunk of revenue being left on the table for auto dealers to take advantage of.