AutoRaptor Blog
Jun 5, 2019
Still a big fan of your giant paper desk calendar and to-do list? You’ll think differently after learning how AutoRaptor CRM auto tools can make your life so much easier. Your customers use all sorts of digital technology to make their lives easier. They ask Siri to remind them about appointments, use Fitbit to track […]
Read postMay 29, 2019
How AutoRaptor’s unique buy here pay here software helps independent dealerships prosper When Howard Leavitt, founder of AutoRaptor was a dealership manager, he faced several challenges finding the right CRM tools to suit an independent dealer’s needs. In his 25-year career, a number of software packages emerged, but few accommodated the unique needs of buy […]
Read postMay 22, 2019
If you take some time to analyze the sales process at your dealership as opposed to ten years ago, you should be able to see drastic changes. If you’re thinking, “No, the process is still pretty much the same,” then chances are your sales are down, and your dealership is in trouble. The fact is, finding success in selling cars today depends on a completely different set of skills than years past.
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Mar 7, 2019
Discover how dealership automation helps independent dealers respond faster, follow up consistently, and sell more cars using CRM automation built for modern automotive sales.
Read postSep 26, 2018
Ignoring existing clients is one of the worst things a car dealer can do. Not only does it put dealers at risk for negative customer service reviews, but it can also drastically affect their chance of being profitable because existing clients are up to 70% more likely to make a purchase. When lead generation is […]
Read postSep 26, 2018
Car dealers aren’t legally required to provide a car return policy, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a good idea to create one. A well-written car return policy can help prevent client confusion, and it can help dealers avoid difficulty any time a customer tries to return a vehicle. When someone tries to return a […]
Read postSep 19, 2018
The only way to secure a lasting career in the car business is to master the art of overcoming rejection in sales. The word “no” is part of every car dealer’s daily vocabulary, but not everyone has the same approach to overcoming rejection in sales. Anyone who’s spent more than two minutes working for a […]
Read postSep 5, 2018
You invest too much money into your vehicle inventory to make dealership security an afterthought. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting Program, almost 800,000 vehicles were stolen in 2016 showing that car theft has increased by just over 7% since 2015. While these totals are 30% lower than 2007 insights, auto dealers are still […]
Read postAug 31, 2018
Car dealer ratings are a crucial component to the success of any dealership, but what happens if there are more negative reviews than good? If your team is feeling defeated, then it’s time to take a look at how to get better car dealer ratings and how to repair bad reviews online. Interested in an […]
Read postAug 29, 2018
Don’t let an expired auto dealer license get in the way of dealership success. Existing dealership owners already know the process to get an initial auto dealer license can be daunting, but without one, you can’t sell cars. Period. Each state has their own set of licensing obligations to guarantee legal and ethical practices toward […]
Read postAug 22, 2018
If you’re looking to increase dealership efficiency and profitability, then it’s time to take a closer look at the benefits of e-contracting. E-contracting has gained in popularity with dealerships and car buyers alike, especially over the last several years. Besides the positive impacts of environmental awareness, dealerships are noticing a plethora of other benefits that […]
Read postAug 15, 2018
Don’t let missing vehicle disclosure forms stand in the way of a perfect dealership audit. Vehicle disclosure forms are used so frequently that dealers sometimes forget how important they are to the car sales process, and like any compliance matters, they’re worth analyzing before you’re the victim of an unexpected audit. Anytime you sell a […]
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