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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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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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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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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Measuring the success of your auto dealership includes many metrics to track. The buying process isn’t linear any longer, as the digital age has transformed buyer behaviors, influencing changes in how you sell and market vehicles. One of the most crucial numbers to calculate and use as a KPI (key performance indicator) is the automotive…
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Auto industry experts predicted this to be the age of the electric vehicle (EV). With regulatory changes and a more eco-conscious society, EV car sales were once on a high-growth trajectory. EV inventory was once limited, and waitlists were common. While electric vehicle and gas-powered inventory slowed during the pandemic’s supply chain impacts, recovery has…
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One of the key struggles for dealerships in the automotive industry is the pursuit of profitability. It can seem like an insurmountable challenge with so many factors impacting it. However, it’s vital to success. By applying the right strategies that focus on data and insights, an increase in auto dealer profitability is more attainable for…
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Which is better for measuring car dealership success—metal metrics or marketing metrics? How are you measuring success? It’s not solely about revenue, as there are many things that eat up margins. Car dealerships that want to understand performance and profitability dive into their data and measure a variety of activities within the sales cycle. There…
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Accurately managing your inventory is a primary focus for car dealers. It presents unique challenges due to the sheer volume of vehicle makes and models and all their options. To expertly navigate these issues, inventory management tools play a crucial role. They help dealerships with the competitive landscape and boosting profitability while reducing cost and…
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“I had a great year last month.” Is your store still operating in this headspace? Don’t get me wrong, October was one of the most lucrative sales months on record. Shoppers spent over $46 billion on new inventory alone. But, the automotive market is transitioning faster than I’ve seen throughout my 25+ years in the…
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