AutoRaptor Blog
May 24, 2023
Sharing these automobile quotes with your sales team will be a great motivator There’s something to be said for great quotes that evoke strong feelings. They can make you laugh, cry, think, or become inspired. Does your sales team need a good chuckle? Do you want them to feel driven to succeed? It may be […]
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May 22, 2023
A continuous cycle of inventive auto sales promotions will help keep you top-of-mind in your community. Coming up with fresh, effective auto sales promotions can be a pain. You know the promotions will bring eager customers into your dealership, but thinking up creative ideas may not be your strong suit. One of the easiest ways […]
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May 19, 2023
How often do you utilize your CRM tool’s BDC email templates and automated texting features? It’s okay, be honest. Is it daily, weekly, or practically never? Today’s car dealers know that digital communications, like emails or texts, are some of the best ways to sell cars, and yet a lot of them neglect to take […]
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May 15, 2023
Dealer reinsurance opens up new avenues for stronger gross profits Like most U.S. auto dealerships, your service and parts department is probably your company’s bread and butter. The National Automobile Dealers Association says that service and parts account for 44 percent of the gross profits at the average dealership. If your finance and insurance (F&I) […]
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May 10, 2023
Check prospective buyers against the SDN list to ensure full OFAC car dealership compliance. If someone were to ask you what you think is most important when owning an auto dealership, what would you say? Building a solid, effective sales team? An impressive, well-priced inventory? Great financing options? Those would all be legitimate, understandable answers […]
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May 5, 2023
Car dealership customer satisfaction survey results can play a big part in the future of your business. Your dealership did it: You made another successful sale. The customer seemed elated as she pulled off your lot, and you congratulated your team on a job well done. Aside from the fact that you sold a car, […]
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Apr 11, 2023
Need inspiration on how to respond to internet car leads fast? These easy car sales email responses will ensure you don’t let any leads fall through the cracks. Think about a typical day at your dealership. What’s it like? As a salesperson, you’re likely taking folks out on test drives, closing deals, prospecting, following up, […]
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Apr 6, 2023
A bird dog program and referral incentives can transform your dealership’s advertising budget “Birds? Dogs? I work in car sales, not a pet store. What’s with all this animal talk?” Those who are new to working in the auto industry or car sales may be confused if the subject of a bird dog program comes […]
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Apr 3, 2023
Great car salesman skills start with active communication with your customers. Think back to when you decided to become an automotive salesperson. Did any of the following thoughts pop into your mind? a) “I love cars and know everything about them, so I’d obviously be great at selling them, too!” b) “Everyone says I’m charming […]
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Mar 20, 2023
It takes more than flashy signs and business cards to run a profitable dealership Once upon a time, you worked in a busy, urban car dealership with tons of foot traffic. You were a successful salesperson, but you didn’t have to try too hard. Customers weren’t hard to come by, and your lot always seemed […]
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Mar 15, 2023
Automate and personalize your customer outreach with these car sales email templates Are you a great salesperson when you’re dealing with customers face-to-face but struggling to find the right words in sales emails? Don’t worry—this is a common problem for many people who work in auto sales. The good news is that there’s a way […]
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Mar 13, 2023
Looking to sell more cars this month? Here are our 7 best car sales tips – closing a deal may be easier than you think! “Selling” is a lot easier and less complicated than people think. From the outside, closing a deal looks like the hardest job in the world—you have to persuade customers to […]
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