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8 Contactless Sales Tools for Digital Car Dealers

Sep 15, 2021

8 Contactless Sales Tools for Digital Car Dealers

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 […]

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Sep 1, 2021

How to Increase Used Car Sales During an Inventory Shortage

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, […]

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Aug 18, 2021

5 Creative Ways to Sell More Cars to Tech-Savvy Buyers

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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Aug 4, 2021

10 Habits of a Successful Car Salesperson in the Digital Age

Do you have what it takes to be a successful car salesman or saleswoman? Take the quiz and find out. Car sales aren’t what they were a decade ago. The car sales industry has always been fast-paced, but new technology has turbocharged the sales engine. That means today’s successful car salesman or saleswoman has to […]

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Jun 23, 2021

How to Boost Auto Lead Generation without Paying a Third Party

Don’t empty your pockets for auto lead generation when there are so many leads you can find on your own. Sometimes paying a third party for auto lead generation seems like the fastest, most efficient way to get new business. After all, for a nominal price, someone else does all of the sourcing work for […]

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7 Must-Haves for Your Auto Dealership Marketing Plan

May 26, 2021

7 Must-Haves for Your Auto Dealership Marketing Plan

An auto dealership marketing plan can make or break your business. Here are some things to help your plan succeed. Times have changed. An auto dealership marketing plan looks a lot different from how it did even just a few years ago. Most notable among the differences in customer behavior is the switch from the […]

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May 12, 2021

6 New Email Marketing Features in AutoRaptor Dealership CRM

Looking for better auto dealership email marketing features? Look no further! AutoRaptor has you covered. In addition to the fantastic marketing capabilities already offered by AutoRaptor, we’re excited to announce some new auto dealership email marketing features you’ll find on our platform! Developed based on feedback from our dealers, we put together a very easy-to-use […]

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Mar 31, 2021

5 Sales Manager Strategies for Managing Disorganized Staff

Even the best salesperson can fall short of targets if they’re not organized. If you’re a sales manager, strategies for helping disorganization are crucial to employee success and retention. Handling disorganized staff can be a significant hurdle to overcome as a sales manager. Strategies to address disorganization, however, can help a struggling employee become successful. […]

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Mar 17, 2021

How to Stop Online Car Retailers From Stealing Your Sales

The pandemic elicited an exponential rise in the use of online car retailers. Here’s how you can keep up and protect your business. The days of brick and mortar establishments began to dwindle years ago, but the used car industry always seemed safe since buying a car is such a big decision and preferably involves […]

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Mar 3, 2021

How to Keep Closing Car Deals During COVID-19

The pandemic has slowed the world down, but interest in used cars remains high. If you’re struggling during COVID-19, here are some tips to get you back on track to closing car deals. Look back to early 2020, and most businesses had no idea how or even if they’d survive the onslaught of the COVID-19 […]

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Feb 17, 2021

How to Find Used Car Leads by Cold Calling

Using the phone to bring in more car sales leads has enjoyed a resurgence in the virtual world left behind by the pandemic. Here are seven tips on how to get the most out of telephone lead generation. There was a time when selling cars was pretty straightforward. Someone would walk onto the lot; you’d […]

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Feb 3, 2021

How to Ensure Red Flags Rule Compliance in Your Business Office

Protect your customers and your business by adhering to the Red Flags Rule. Here’s how to stay compliant. Identity theft. It’s one of the most stressful situations you can find yourself in, mainly because there are so many unknowns. It’s also an unfortunate part of the world we live in, and businesses bear a significant […]

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