How DealerPlus Helps You Convert More Test Drives Into Sales

How DealerPlus Helps You Convert More Test Drives Into Sales

The Missed Opportunity That Happens Daily Imagine this: A customer walks into your dealership. They test drive a vehicle. They love it. They leave, promising to “think about it” and get back. And then… nothing. What went wrong? In most dealerships, the answer is simple: no structured follow-up process. Sales teams are constantly juggling walk-ins, phone…

Case Study : 13 Leads Lost in One Week

Case Study : 13 Leads Lost in One Week

A mid-sized dealership in Chicago was doing everything right—good footfall, strong inventory, experienced sales reps. But something strange kept happening. Every week, new leads were being missed. In just one week, they realized they had failed to follow up with 13 serious inquiries that came through their website, email, and phone. Customers didn’t get replies in time,…

Most Dealerships Think They Have a DMS—But What They Really Have Is a Glorified Spreadsheet

Most Dealerships Think They Have a DMS—But What They Really Have Is a Glorified Spreadsheet

Introduction: You Call It a System. Your Team Calls It a Nightmare. Walk into most dealerships—whether it’s an auto showroom, a food distribution center, or a retail franchise—and you’ll find a “system” that’s anything but smart. It tracks stock. It logs orders. It might even print out the occasional report. But under the hood? It’s…

Most Dealerships Get Automotive CRM Wrong (And It’s Costing Them Sales)

Most Dealerships Get Automotive CRM Wrong (And It’s Costing Them Sales)

Introduction: The Problem Isn’t Your People—It’s Your Process If your sales team is doing all the right things—calling leads, responding to walk-ins, following up with test drives—and still falling short on conversions… the issue might not be your team. It might be your CRM. Most dealerships are still using CRMs that were built for a…

Is Your Dealership’s DMS an Open Invitation for Hackers? Here’s How to Lock It Down.

Is Your Dealership’s DMS an Open Invitation for Hackers? Here’s How to Lock It Down.

One Cyberattack Could Shut Down Your Dealership—Are You Prepared? Picture this: You walk into your dealership, open your system, and suddenly, everything is locked. Customer records, financial transactions, supplier orders—all frozen by a hacker demanding ransom. No access, no backups, and every passing hour means angry customers, lost sales, and a tarnished reputation. Sounds like a horror…

Website Article: Is Your Dealership One Hack Away from Disaster? How to Protect Your Data from Cyber Threats

Website Article: Is Your Dealership One Hack Away from Disaster? How to Protect Your Data from Cyber Threats

Cybersecurity is No Longer Optional for Dealerships Cybercriminals are targeting dealerships more than ever—whether in automotive, food distribution, or retail. Why? Because dealerships store sensitive customer data, payment records, and inventory details, making them prime targets for cyberattacks. 🚨 A single data breach can cost millions in damages and lost trust. 🚨 Ransomware attacks can shut down operations overnight. 🚨 Weak security…