AutoRaptor Blog
Jan 24, 2023
Why An Independent Car Dealership Needs a Used Car Dealer CRM Used car dealerships are an essential part of the automotive industry, but competition is tough not only within the used car market but when you consider new car dealerships and online buying options are also competing for buyers. To stay ahead, small and independent […]
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Jan 3, 2023
Have sales numbers been stressing you out lately? Try these car dealer tools to help make your life simpler and your sales more successful. Selling cars can be tricky, and the competition can be brutal. No matter how good you are at your job, it seems there’s always someone a step ahead, but that doesn’t […]
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Feb 18, 2022
The world as we know it is quickly changing. Digital revamps, the growing Web 3.0 momentum and new realities post COVID-19 have businesses across various industries wondering “what’s next?” The car dealership industry is no exception. While many of the sales and business principles that govern automobile sales have remained the same through the years, […]
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Jan 19, 2022
If you’re worried that the car inventory shortage is going to slow your business, here are some ways to bring in more vehicles. Auto dealerships have always had to manage that balance between bringing new vehicles onto the lot while moving enough out that the bank account held steady, the lot itself was full but […]
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Jan 5, 2022
You already know car buying trends have changed a lot recently. Here are some of the numbers behind the trends. Since the beginning of 2020, you’ve seen some big changes in car buying trends. If you just skim the news, it seems like Covid turned every household in North America into a secret society of […]
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Dec 22, 2021
Is a car dealership TikTok worth your efforts? Here are seven reasons to add the social channel to your marketing efforts. One of the great things about social media marketing, including a car dealership TikTok strategy, is that you can potentially reach a large number of people without spending a dime. Yes, it does take […]
Read postOct 26, 2021
Business text messaging regulations are changing. Find out what to expect and how to stay compliant with updated carrier regulations. If you own a cell phone, you have undoubtedly had your share of spam texts. Whether it’s an offer to win an expenses-paid vacation or a hefty reward to help an international billionaire recover his […]
Read postOct 13, 2021
Upgrade your sales. Find out how to sell service contracts and keep steady profits rolling in. If you can sell cars, you can sell service contracts. And if you can sell service contracts, you can keep more cash in your tank while you’re helping your customers. A service contract takes the worry out of the […]
Read postSep 29, 2021
Your customers may soon ask if you sell electric cars. What will you tell them when that happens? If you haven’t yet, the time is now to think about how you plan to sell electric cars. As much as we all may love that Mustang sitting at the front of the lot, electric cars are […]
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Sep 15, 2021
If contactless auto sales are in your future, these essential tools will help you get there. A few years ago, people would have laughed at the idea of contactless auto sales. There are test drives to be driven, sales prices to be negotiated, customers to build relationships with, and vehicles for showing off. The test […]
Read postSep 1, 2021
You want to increase used car sales, but your inventory is low. Here’s what you can do. Figuring out the best way to increase used car sales is a continual topic of conversation at dealerships. And there are always different strategies and approaches you can take. A lot of that depends on your customer base, […]
Read postAug 18, 2021
In our digital-first world, you can’t rely on the old sales strategies that have been around for a century or more. You need some creative ways to sell more cars. If you’re relying on in-person sales to keep your auto dealership afloat, you may already be losing ground to the competition. Take a quick guess […]
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