Automotive Mastermind

JUNE 28, 2024

Pre-qualify Customers : Leveraging CRM, DMS and other dealership data, identify service customers with a likelihood of purchasing and engage them before their appointment with personalized offers. Assigning dedicated roles, such as a portfolio manager, to focus on service-to-sales conversions can enhance this process further.

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AutoSuccessOnline

APRIL 16, 2024

Automatic , a fintech company facilitating connections between automotive lenders and independent, pre-owned vehicle dealerships, integrates fully with Karus. Automatic’s LOS offers lenders an unprecedented opportunity to view only pre-qualified loans based on their specific loan criteria.

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CarExpert

MAY 4, 2024

One of those measures is to buy a certified pre-owned car, rather than a lemon from a suspicious stranger on Facebook Marketplace. A certified pre-owned car is a used vehicle that fits certain condition criteria and passes a number of rigorous tests set by the manufacturer. MORE: Did you know you can sell your car with CarExpert?

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Auto Alert

MAY 23, 2024

Review upcoming service appointments and use AutoAlert to identify qualified opportunities, such as customers with equity, high vehicle repair costs, and lifestyle changes. Review deal sheets, prep deal jackets, and talk to the pre-owned manager about vehicles the customers may be interested in.

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Automotive Mastermind

MARCH 2, 2023

According to a recent Vehicle Buyer survey conducted by S&P Global Mobility , 60% of customers now expect their next vehicle purchase to be completed entirely online, up 8% from pre-COVID. How to Manage Your BDC Dealership leaders should begin at the top level when building a BDC.

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Automotive Mastermind

JUNE 9, 2023

Dealers need to leverage a combination of first and third-party data from their CRM, DMS, maturity manager, equity mining platform, sales platform and more to proactively identify and pre-qualify service-to-sales prospects. Having the right team is just as crucial to effectively working the service drive.

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Autosoft

APRIL 22, 2024

These platforms often offer robust tools for managing listings, responding to inquiries, and facilitating online transactions, making it easier to close deals efficiently in the digital space. Implement digital document management systems to facilitate electronic signatures and document exchange, reducing the need for manual paperwork.

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AutoSuccessOnline

MARCH 18, 2024

The solution pairs Privacy4Cars’ patented AutoCleared and Vehicle Privacy Report tools with Vero’s 3-Generation Fully Managed Recovery (FMR), providing a comprehensive solution that is available now as a membership subscription to qualified auto dealers and distributors.

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AutoSuccessOnline

JUNE 13, 2024

Features included with Conversion+ include live chat, payment calculator, pre-qualification tools, integration with trade-in tools, appointment scheduling and conversational call-to-action buttons.

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DealerXT

JUNE 3, 2024

How to Implement Spanish-Speaking Virtual Assistant Services Effectively Implementing remote workers’ services involves several key steps: Define Your Needs : Identify the tasks you want your Spanish-speaking remote worker to handle, whether it’s customer support, email management, or social media.

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Shawn Ryder

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Lead Generation: Chatbots can collect customer information and qualify leads before handing them off to human sales staff. Streamlined Operations AI streamlines various operational aspects of your dealership: Inventory Management: AI can predict which vehicles will be in demand, helping you allocate resources efficiently.

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Autocar

JANUARY 3, 2024

Controversially, the SR8LM only has British single-vehicle approval, not full type-approval, and so there's some debate as to whether it qualifies as a true street-legal production car record. It worked, with Porsche driver Kevin Estre managing to outrun the mighty 918 Spyder hybrid supercar by almost a full second.

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DealerXT

DECEMBER 29, 2023

This reliable strategy involves hiring Remote Staff for tasks like customer support, project management, data entry, and specialized services in administration, technology, and marketing. Establish Project Management: Create a timeline for projects to ensure timely completion and measure growth.

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Turbo Marketing Solutions

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Third-party automotive leads provide car dealerships with a valuable source of pre-screened, in-market shoppers and sellers, increasing sales opportunities and conversions. In the vast sea of car buyers and sellers, imagine fishing with a net, not just a line. Ready to cast the net?

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Automotive Mastermind

MAY 10, 2024

By learning how to break down those barriers, dealers can more effectively convert service-not-sold customers into qualified leads. Often in a dealership, there is a disconnect between service and sales. This starts with every member of the team understanding their role in the service-to-sales transition.

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AutoSuccessOnline

OCTOBER 21, 2024

While some dealerships are happy sending their used car manager to the auction, others who aren’t satisfied with that approach need to get a little scrappy and think outside the box. With the pre-owned market evolving rapidly, especially in acquisition trends, having the right person in this role could mean a huge difference.

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Car Examer

OCTOBER 29, 2024

With so many factors to consider, from monthly payments to maintenance, figuring out what’s manageable can feel overwhelming. Explore Financing Options That Fit Your Budget Financing a car spreads out the cost, making it easier to manage. It helps to pre-qualify for a loan if possible, so you know the interest rates available to you.

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Auto Alert

AUGUST 8, 2024

This data-driven approach allows chatbots to engage more effectively and ensures well-qualified leads are ready for conversion. They can handle a variety of tasks, such as scheduling test drives, providing detailed vehicle information, and assisting with financing pre-approvals.

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Drive.com

OCTOBER 17, 2024

This hybrid approach allows the management of high-voltage power for the drive motors, 48-volt power for the active suspension system and 12V power for on-board functions, contributing an additional 300hp (221kW) to the car’s total maximum power output. Driver dynamics comes by way of the latest (version 9.0)

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Shawn Ryder

OCTOBER 5, 2024

Benefits of Utilizing Big Data Improved Decision-Making: Leverage data to refine marketing strategies and inventory management. Lead Qualification: Chatbots can qualify leads by asking pre-defined questions. Customer Insights: Understand customer preferences and tailor offerings accordingly.

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Automotive Mastermind

JULY 13, 2023

in pre-pandemic 2019 to 50.2% Taking Advantage of the Used Car Marketplace for Conquest Opportunities With new vehicle prices reaching historic highs and more customers considering pre-owned models, its crucial dealers harness the power of predictive conquest marketing tools to support both new and pre-owned sales.

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Turbo Marketing Solutions

JULY 9, 2024

One way to identify this commitment is by checking if the vendor holds certifications such as ISO for data quality management. The ability to customize contracts and payment plans can make it easier for your dealership to manage costs and ensure that the arrangement aligns with your business goals.

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DealerXT

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Step 1: Pre-Onboarding Preparation Before starting the onboarding process, define the responsibilities and objectives of your new appointment setter. Include training sessions on Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, enhancing the appointment setter’s ability to manage client interactions and data effectively.

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Automotive Mastermind

JULY 26, 2024

These regional adjustments highlight the challenges faced by the global auto industry in balancing demand, managing inventory and adapting to changing market conditions. For example, by identifying service-not-sold leads through their service appointments, dealerships can identify, pre-qualify and prioritize potential conquest customers.

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Turbo Marketing Solutions

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Building your own lead-generation funnel through strategic marketing efforts allows for exclusivity, brand development, and qualified lead nurturing over the long term. Instead of spending valuable time on cold outreach and prospecting, purchasing leads provides a pool of pre-qualified prospects ready for engagement.

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AutoSuccessOnline

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Impel’s advanced generative conversational AI automatically engages every incoming lead with natural dialogue via SMS/text and email, delivering nuanced and empathetic conversations, automated appointment setting, and effectively pre-qualifying shoppers without the need for human intervention.

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Turbo Marketing Solutions

JULY 30, 2024

During times like end-of-year holidays or the summer months when car-buying activity is at its peak, buying leads plays a crucial role in helping dealerships manage the increased customer interest effectively. By focusing their sales efforts on pre-qualified leads, dealerships can ensure better use of their resources.

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Automotive Mastermind

APRIL 13, 2023

In today’s highly competitive market, this requires dealership teams to take a data-driven approach to targeting, nurturing and, eventually, converting well-qualified leads into customers. Dealers must understand their buyers on a deeper level to fuel personalized communications that keep customers engaged over time.

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Automotive Mastermind

MAY 13, 2022

Mastermind’s Role By analyzing sales and service insights from your dealership’s CRM, DMS, maturity manager and data mining solution, Mastermind empowers your team to easily prioritize and engage your best conquest opportunities. That’s roughly 4x the automotive retail industry benchmark!

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Automotive Mastermind

APRIL 6, 2023

When equity mining tools identify a prospect whose leased vehicle will likely qualify for factory certified pre-owned status, most dealers can drive service and parts revenues by certifying and preparing that car for resale.

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Motor Trader

OCTOBER 18, 2024

This means that the average number of franchise points per OEM brand is just under 8, which qualifies in my book as deserving a ‘seat at the table’ in any debate about changes in the network. That is reflected in the big black hole of variable marketing expense which remains poorly managed and opaque, even to senior management.

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Terry Lancaster

AUGUST 1, 2023

Five-time best-selling author and former general manager Max Zanan is our guest on this episode of the How To Sell More Cars Podcast talking about his latest work, The Definitive Guide To F & I. A lot of times, dealers make a mistake and overload the existing finance manager instead of hiring an additional finance manager.

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Drive.com

JUNE 10, 2024

In simplest terms, if you opt to have your employer include a car as part of your salary package, it can be paid for in pre-tax dollars. It’s a very usable layout, and as a one or two-up executive commuter that can manage some school sports and other family activities on the weekends, the i4 ticks the practicality boxes well.

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Canadian Auto Dealer

MAY 2, 2024

The big takeaway of the survey was that 76 per cent of the respondents indicated that AI has positively impacted their sales, inventory management, service and parts. That was an increase from 56 per cent in the 2021 survey. My business is very local.” But it’s going to have to be a user to finalize and correct most of the data.”

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Terry Lancaster

OCTOBER 31, 2023

5:56 Speaker 2 discusses the importance of believing that every prospect is a qualified buyer, leading to different sales outcomes based on the salesperson's mindset. Terry Lancaster is frustrated with Steve's lack of sending him a book he wanted, and Steve explains that the book is too long and has specific sections for managers and BDCs.

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Your Car Buying Advocate

JULY 31, 2023

Imagine financing like this : It’s a way to break up the cost of the car into smaller, more manageable payments spread out over time. Getting pre-approved by a Credit Union for an auto loan before you go to the dealership can also be a helpful step. Getting pre-approved for a loan can also help enforce your budget.

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Automotive Digital Marketing

AUGUST 8, 2024

Other off-page SEO strategies include social media marketing, influencer outreach, and online reputation management. Budget management within PPC campaigns is crucial. Pre-roll ads, which play before the main video content, can effectively capture the viewer’s attention.

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