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AI for Auto Dealerships

AI automation for auto dealerships

Sell more cars, service more vehicles, never let a lead go cold. Automation that works your pipeline 24/7.

60x
faster lead response
35%
improvement in service retention
40%
more appointments from internet leads

Common challenges

Challenges auto dealerships teams face

These problems cost time, money, and competitive advantage. AI can fix them.

Internet leads going stale

Leads come in at night and weekends. By Monday, they've bought elsewhere.

Service reminders inconsistent

Customers due for oil changes or inspections not getting reminded. Service revenue left on the table.

Test drive follow-up lacking

Customers test drive and leave. No consistent follow-up. Deals slip away.

BDC processes manual

Appointment setters doing repetitive work. Expensive, inconsistent, hard to scale.

How we solve it

How AI solves auto dealerships problems

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Problem

Stale internet leads

AI Solution

Instant response to every lead, 24/7. Qualification, vehicle matching, and appointment setting automated.

Outcome

Leads get response in seconds, not hours. 40% more appointments. Competitors beaten to the punch.

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Problem

Service retention

AI Solution

Automated service reminders based on mileage, time, and service history. Easy online scheduling.

Outcome

Service retention improves 35%. More ROs. Customers for life.

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Problem

Test drive follow-up

AI Solution

Automated sequences after test drives. Personalized based on vehicle and customer. Sales gets alerts when engagement is high.

Outcome

No test drive forgotten. Consistent follow-up. More deals closed.

Recommended tools

Top AI tools for auto dealerships

These tools integrate with Shyft infrastructure for auto dealerships workflows.

FAQ

Common questions about AI in auto dealerships

CDK, Reynolds, Dealertrack, VinSolutions, DealerSocket, and most major platforms. Lead sources, inventory, and service data all connect.

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