1. Make the Call: Repair or Wholesale?
First things first—you need to decide if this car is worth fixing or if you’re just going to wholesale it. Every minute wasted is money down the drain, so don’t drag your feet. Get the car into a decision stage like “repair estimate” or “wholesale/retail” and start the clock.
If it’s not worth sinking money into repairs, send it to wholesale ASAP. This is where the Dealerslink ReconCloud app comes in clutch. It lets you track every car, monitor progress in real-time, and know exactly when it’s time to make that repair-or-sell decision. The app takes the guesswork out of it, so you can move fast and keep your recon machine humming.
2. Get It Assigned—Immediately
Here’s a golden rule: If no one’s responsible for a car, it’s going to sit. Period. Whether it needs a service writer, a tech, or the body shop, that car needs to be on someone’s radar ASAP. If you don’t assign it to a team member right when it’s checked in, it’s falling through the cracks.
That’s where ReconCloud shines again. You can scan the car and assign it to the right person in seconds. No hassle, no delay. The app keeps everything on track with real-time updates, so you always know who’s working on what. And let’s be honest—if you want cars hitting the front line fast, this is a no-brainer.
3. Snap Quick Pics & Post—NOW
Don’t wait until the car is spotless and sparkling to get it online. The faster you post, the faster buyers start seeing it. Grab your phone, snap a few quick photos, and throw them up on your site or listing service. Yeah, they might not be perfect, but guess what? Listings with photos get way more attention than those without.
Power users know that eyeballs = sales. Even if the car’s still in recon, just getting a few decent shots up gives you a head start. And again, ReconCloud has your back, making sure your priority vehicles are getting attention, while you focus on getting those pics out there.
Tracking Cars & Crushing Bottlenecks with ReconCloud
If you’re serious about reconditioning, you need to track every car like a hawk. That’s exactly what ReconCloud does for you. It’s a powerful tool that makes managing the recon process as simple as scanning a car and monitoring its journey through the system. Need to know if a car is stuck? ReconCloud helps you spot bottlenecks and fix them before they cost you valuable time.
And let’s talk about speeding things up. Getting cars ready for the front line quickly is key to maximizing profits. ReconCloud lets you set high-priority vehicles and gives you alerts when something’s taking too long. No more wondering what’s going on with that one car that’s been sitting—now you know, and now you act.
Say Goodbye to Delays & Headaches
Bottlenecks kill efficiency. Whether it’s a delay in getting a car assigned, a repair dragging on, or photos not getting posted fast enough, every delay costs you money. ReconCloud helps you identify where things are getting held up so you can take action. Streamline your workflow, get those cars to the front line faster, and boost your sales—simple as that.
Wrapping It Up
Reconditioning doesn’t have to be a headache. Power users make three quick moves when a car hits the lot: decide whether to repair or wholesale, get it assigned, and snap some quick photos. With ReconCloud, you can do all that and more—track every car, avoid bottlenecks, and speed up your entire recon process. Bottom line? You’ll sell more cars, faster.
