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Dealership's Risk Management

How To Fast Track Your Dealership’s Risk Management

The automotive industry is constantly changing. When it changes, it presents brand new varied, wide, and complex risks for car dealerships: market fluctuations, new regulations, reputation threats, and cybersecurity issues. To protect profits, dealerships must adapt fast and proactively manage potential crises on the lot and in the inventory. Honoring risk management in car dealerships…

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Person holding a tablet in a dealership showroom, using Vehicle Detail Page (VDP) best practices for managing inventory and customer engagement.

VDP Optimization Best Practices For Car Dealerships

What is the ideal car-buying experience? For many, it starts with scrolling through vehicle detail pages (VDPs) from the comfort of their couch, comparing photos, prices, and models, reading descriptions, and idealizing their perfect ride. This is most likely all done before even stepping foot into the dealership. But before you list your inventory, are…

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Lotlinx Vincensus Report 2024

Insights from the June 2024 Vincensus Report for Auto Dealers

Powered by Lexaca data, the Vincensus Report marks an exciting step forward for auto dealers, thanks to Lotlinx. This innovative initiative provides real-time insights into inventory management and OEM-specific data, equipping dealers with the tools they need to stay ahead in a competitive market. Drawing from a staggering 24 billion data points, Vincensus gives dealers…

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A person uses a tablet to check vehicle inventory in a dealership showroom. Overlay text reads "Top 10 Things You Should Be Performing at Your Dealership Every Day."

Top 10 Things You Should Be Performing at Your Dealership Every Day

In the competitive world of automotive sales, running a dealership means juggling numerous tasks to ensure smooth operations and satisfied customers. To help you excel, we’ve compiled this list of the top 10 daily tasks every dealership should prioritize. By mastering these dealership best practices, you’ll improve your dealership’s performance and foster stronger relationships with…

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5 Car Dealership Marketing Ideas to Drive Sales Growth

Welcome to the future of car buying. Today’s marketable cars are on another level of user experience. The days of visiting multiple dealerships are behind us; now, buyers can explore a vast selection of vehicles without leaving home. With immersive 360° videos, customers can experience virtual test drives and detailed inspections, making the process feel…

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Electric vehicle being charged at a dealership showroom

How Dealerships Can Leverage Markdowns to Compete in the EV Market

Electric mobility is changing the nature of the auto industry and will affect virtually every aspect of business. EVs have a big environmental advantage over their gas-guzzling counterparts, emitting far fewer carbon emissions over their lifespan. The US Department of Energy notes that EVs release about 3,932 pounds of carbon equivalent annually, whereas traditional gas…

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Person holding a phone with ChatGPT open in a dealership showroom, highlighting AI's role in enhancing car sales, customer service, and inventory management.

How ChatGPT Helps Car Dealerships Make More Sales

We already know AI works for the auto industry. It’s fast, it’s smart, and it’s a tool to help dealers move metal faster. But each AI model is different, and the countless ways to use them can be overwhelming. ChatGPT can be a powerful ally for car dealerships that want to push more sales, customer…

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A person working on a laptop in a dealership, tracking KPI metrics to analyze sales growth.

7 Key KPI Metrics Dealers Must Track for Sales Growth

Car dealers always have something to track — dealership industry turnover, invoicing delays, labor rates; the list goes on. With the car dealership industry generating over $1 trillion in new vehicle sales in 2019 alone, the industry is both vast and challenging. It requires big investments but often operates with tight profit margins. It requires…

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Salesperson handing over car keys to a customer while shaking hands, illustrating successful car sales to boost profits.

How to Sell More Cars and Earn More Profit: Proven Strategies for Dealers

Over the past twenty years, selling new cars has become less profitable for many reasons. Stock market ups and downs, intense competition among manufacturers, and shifting consumer tastes have all joined the mix— even cyberattacks on major software providers; this month’s CDK Global attacks have caused widespread outages felt across the American auto retail sales…

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How to Build Trust and Credibility in the Digital Age of Auto Sales

Building trust and credibility in the digital age of auto sales is one of the main determinants of success. Today, half of a consumer’s decision to repurchase or recommend an automotive brand or dealer revolves around trust. Although dealerships and car salespeople have historically faced skepticism, earning trust is achievable with the right approach. Embracing…

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