There is not a lot of published data about CRM utilization rates. Interestingly, CRM’s at car dealerships remind me of those folks that buy SUV’s that never leave the asphalt – both are powerful machines that are rarely used to their fullest. My (educated) guess is...
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Don’t Let Your Customers Leave The Lot
by Dealerslink | May 16, 2013 | Uncategorized
One the most valuable features of the Dealerslink® Marketplace is the ability to locate a unit for a customer when you don't have what they want on the lot. Finding the unit and printing out the Customer View with your logo is a tremendous opportunity to save that...
My New Favorite Multi-Book and Valuation Tool
by Dealerslink | Feb 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
UCM Pros Article on FastBook® – My New Favorite Multi-Book and Valuation Tool When it comes to valuing cars today – for me what that means is accessibility, speed, accuracy, and centralized data and tools to make educated decisions anywhere.My choice to feature the...
Innovation, Eleanor and The Used Car Fingerprint Conundrum
by Dealerslink | Dec 1, 2012 | Uncategorized
The most extreme and beloved example of car personalities and the man-machine love relationship is embodied between Nicolas Cage and Eleanor – The temperamental, yet every-man’s-dream, 67 Shelby GT500E Super Snake – from Gone in 60 Seconds! Another, far less sexy...
Is the glass half full or half empty?
by Dealerslink | Nov 30, 2012 | Uncategorized
Is the glass half full or half empty? Perhaps it only requires just a bit more of what's already in it. I will admit, in the past I was a bit of an optimist when it comes to inventory challenges. In other words, I would buy from my gut based on what inventory was in...
Dealerslink® adds record number of new members this quarter
by Dealerslink | Nov 11, 2012 | Uncategorized
Dealerslink® achieved a record quarter largely due to member referrals. Thanks to member participation over 60% of new members join from a member referral. The Deal Direct™ movement is contagious. Dealerslink® members continue to experience exceptional results and are...
Dealerslink® 3.6 Is Now Live
by Dealerslink | Oct 27, 2012 | Uncategorized
Dealerslink® 3.6 delivers new game changing technology to member's search engines, trading desks, inventory managers, and smartphones. Dealerslink® Marketplace•Buy It Now! - single click vehicle purchasing•Saved Search - save search engine state for future...
Dealerslink® surpasses 1/2 a billion dollars in inventory
by Dealerslink | Jun 1, 2012 | Uncategorized
Dealerslink® Member inventory surpassed $500,000,000 in value in Q2. That's over 29,000 reconditioned units available to members 24/7. This is a massive milestone for all members. Dealerslink evens the playing field between small and mega chain dealers. Individual...
Dealerslink® Featured In AutoSuccess Magazine
by Dealerslink | Apr 1, 2012 | Uncategorized
The April 2012 issue of AutoSuccess Magazine featured a column written by Dealerslink® Senior Sales Executive Travis Wise: "What Your Dealership Can Learn From Baseball's Underdog". In it he explains why you should be running your dealership like a professional...
MetroGistics Announces Partnership with Dealerslink®
by Dealerslink | Jun 22, 2011 | Uncategorized
Saint Louis – MetroGistics, a full-service vehicle transportation company, has announced a new partnership with Dealerslink®, a members-only, dealer-to-dealer wholesale marketplace. As part of the arrangement, MetroGistics’ Web-based logistics quoting, ordering and...