With fewer cars coming off the factory line and inventory shortages continuing to impact dealers, more car owners are keeping their cars longer. While this trend is less than ideal for new car sales,…
Sustaining Profitability Through Operations and Sales
Between ongoing talent and inventory shortages, operating a dealership has arguably never been more challenging, and it doesn’t seem to be getting any easier anytime soon. With more competition for cars and qualified employees,…
Making the Switch to Your New DMS
Changing technologies might be the right move for your dealership, but it’s never an easy decision. Many dealers hold off switching to a new Dealer Management System for fear of disrupting workflows and downtime.…
Control Your Data with the Right DMS Partner
Your dealership’s data is your business, literally. It’s the key to invaluable insights into your customers, your operation, and the overall performance of your dealership. When you’re in control of how you run your…
Find a DMS Partner Invested in Your Success
A good salesperson can earn your business. And, often, that business transaction ends at the point of sale. But a great partnership is built long after the ink dries on the contract. Your DMS…
Unlock Your Dealership’s Profitability with Connected Technology
When the data in your dealership doesn’t sync with the technology you’ve invested in, your staff will almost certainly struggle. Don’t settle for manual processes and broken workflows that frustrate your customers and your…
The Financial Impact of Non-Compliance
There’s a reason that compliance looms large for auto dealers – and it has everything to do with the bottom line. Failing to establish and follow consistent compliance practices can cost a dealership in…
The Business Benefits of Easy-to-Use Technology
Retail technology changes fast. As car shoppers continue to evolve their preferences, they increase their demands for dealerships to keep up. Despite the pace of change and the pressure from consumers, many dealers aren’t…
Four Ways Electronic Reg & Title Processing Can Save Your Dealership Money
As more and more state motor vehicle divisions adopt electronic registration and titling, dealerships find themselves overhauling their back-office processes to keep up. It can seem daunting, but digitizing reg and title can lead…
Help Your Accounting Team Embrace Technology (and Change) in 2022
A version of this article originally appeared on Wards Auto here. Technology change is inevitable. Whether switching to a new DMS or just adapting to changes that come with technology advancement, change is coming…
Tips for an Ongoing Inventory Crisis Plan
Sometimes, a threat emerges that takes everyone by surprise. You may have handled the past two years very well—and high customer sentiment is proof—but an ongoing inventory crisis is testing dealers like never before.…
Why Now is the Right Time to Switch Your HR and Payroll Tech
The digital age of automotive retail has arrived—it’s out with the old and in with the new way of buying and selling cars. This retail revolution has allowed dealers to keep up with customer…
