When a consumer buys a used vehicle, they may get a great deal with a cheaper price on a car that has been driven for a brief period. However, they may also get a poor deal if the vehicle needs substantial repairs and ends up being a more costly experience…
In the automotive industry, 2026 is going to be a year of pivotal moments for trends in marketing. OEM brands and dealerships alike will continue down the path of integrating data, technology, and genuine human connection. Today’s vehicle buyers expect experiences that mirror their favorite digital services, from personalized outreach to Prime speeds…
Dealerships have always run on building personal connections with customers. From greeting a customer at the front door to watching them drive away with a smile, dealerships create rewarding experiences for customers. Even though the automotive industry has shifted to a hybrid approach of online and in-store research and buying, dealerships still can…
If you’re handling your own marketing for your dealership, you’re likely missing out on opportunities. When you work with a strong dealership marketing partner, marketing strategies, campaigns, and analysis generally goes deeper and has new…
Marketing is part of running any successful business – any business that is not actively marketing their brand is losing out on both sales and customer retention. On one hand, marketing raises awareness so that locals think of your dealership…
Automotive Product Consultants, the leading Post-Sale Vehicle Service Contract Marketer, announced that is has received three Dealers’ Choice Awards in 2024, making it a four-time award winner. For 20 years, the Dealers’ Choice Awards have recognized the best vendors, suppliers, and finance partners in the automotive industry.
Decades ago, Amazon started as an online bookstore and has since grown into a giant that reshapes how we shop. Log onto the site today, and you’ll find literally anything, from clothes to toys to cleaning products – and even cars. Customers are…
Dealerships have always relied on customer retention by making strong positive impressions with each vehicle buyer. Even if a customer’s next purchase is years in the future, loyalty brings them back when it’s time for a new ride and inspires referrals….
One of the best ways that dealerships can meet their financial goals is to maintain a well-established F&I department. F&I processes are critical to profitability, and most dealerships typically have room to improve the processes they use…
Consumers today live in a data-driven world that remembers everything we do online. From search engines to social media, systems are in place to learn about customer preferences, wants, and needs. While this information is useful to any company or marketer, it’s particularly useful for automotive, powersports, and RV dealerships who want to generate…
