Big data. You've probably heard the term and have a general idea of what it means. Basically, big data refers to extremely large sets of data that can be analyzed to reveal patterns, trends and specific insights. But what can big data do for auto dealerships? A lot,...
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Why We Don’t Charge Auction Fees
by Dealerslink | Jun 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
In the business world, sometimes the word “disruptive” is overused. Not every new technology or concept disrupts the way industries operate. In that regard, the Dealerslink Marketplace truly has been and continues to be a disruptive technology. As the first...
Customer Profile: Weld County Garage/Greeley Subaru
by Dealerslink | May 16, 2017 | Uncategorized
Weld County Garage in Greeley, Colorado, was founded in 1901 when Donald R. McArthur began selling buggies and shoeing horses. It started selling cars in 1908 and was the first Buick dealership west of the Mississippi to sell the popular Model 10. Today Weld County...
Dealerslink Releases FastBook Pro 5.0 Booking Tool
by Dealerslink | May 16, 2017 | Uncategorized, Vehicle Pricing
Features improved VIN scanner and state-of-the-art enhancements. Broomfield, Colo., May 16, 2017 – Dealerslink, an industry leader in automotive systems integration and networking technology, has announced the release of its new FastBook Pro 5.0 booking tool. FastBook...
History of Dealerslink – Part Three
by Dealerslink | May 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
In Part One and Part Two of this article, we addressed founder and CEO Mike Goicoechea's upbringing in a dealership and the early years of Dealerslink. After Dealerslink survived the economic crash of 2008 and bounced back in 2009, the company continued...
Dealerslink Reports Record Growth in Active Users
by Dealerslink | Apr 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
Dealerslink Reports Record Growth in Active Users Increase of more than 25 percent in one year Broomfield, Colo., April 18, 2017 – Dealerslink, an industry leader in automotive systems integration and networking technology, has announced that it recorded 7,767 current...
History of Dealerslink – Part Two
by Dealerslink | Apr 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
In Part One of this article, Dealerslink CEO Mike Goicoechea recounted what it was like growing up in a dealership. In 2004 three friends – Mike Goicoechea, Ted Reckas and Mikey O’Neill, who flew in from the United Kingdom – gathered around in the back room of a...
History of Dealerslink – Part One
by Dealerslink | Apr 3, 2017 | Uncategorized
Dealerslink CEO Mike Goicoechea admits that when auto industry leaders meet him for the first time, they’re often surprised by how young he looks. What they usually don’t know is that Mike has decades of experience in the industry, and in fact literally grew up in a...
Sell More Cars Through Better Photography (Part Two)
by Dealerslink | Mar 15, 2017 | Uncategorized
In Part One of this article, we explained how high-quality photos can better entice potential customers to visit your dealership. We shared four initial tips on how to shoot better inventory photos to drive more showroom traffic. Below are four additional tips. 5:...
Can you live without your Mobile VIN Scanner?
by Dealerslink | Oct 24, 2016 | Uncategorized
There is so much new tech continually hitting the market today it can be like a part-time job keeping up with the latest. Sure your mobile VIN scanner might work well, but how do you know if there's something better out there? Most mobile VIN scanners today all have...