Dealer Specialties Blog
Ask an Expert: What 30 Years of Inventory Merchandising Has Taught Us
Dealer Specialties entered the automotive industry in 1989 by providing window sticker services for...
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How To Get Massive ROI on Used Vehicles With Vehicle Condition Reports
In the ever-evolving world of automotive sales, staying ahead of the competition and maximizing...
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Underperforming VDPs? Use These Automotive Marketing Tips To Get Noticed Online
The age of online shopping is still strong as ever, and in a time when the market for new and used...
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Inventory Management,
Vehicle Merchandising,
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11 Tips for Improving Dealership Merchandising and Driving Sales
Want to take your automotive business to the next level? Ready to go from just meeting the bottom...
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Inventory Photography,
Inventory Management,
Vehicle Merchandising,
C.A.R.Score,
DealerSpin360,
VinMotion,
SmartListing
How Inventory Merchandising Drives Customer Satisfaction in the Auto Industry
From the moment potential buyers visit your Vehicle Detail Pages (VDPs), every interaction and...
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5 Inventory Merchandising Strategies To Supercharge Dealership Profit Margins
You hold the power to supercharge profit margins by fine-tuning your inventory merchandising game....
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5 Types of Metrics Your Dealership Should Track To Drive Sales Growth (With Examples)
Staying ahead of the game requires more than just great cars and a well-designed showroom. To truly...
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Maximizing Dealership Performance: 3 Tips for Attracting Buyers Based on Today's Car Shopping Habits
As face-to-face interactions between buyer and seller have become less appealing and, in some...
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Dealership Marketing: 4 Ways to Make Your VDPs More Interactive for Today's Car Shopper
The rise of online vehicle marketplaces, like Carvana, Vroom, and others, is changing the way...
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Everything You Need to Know About Vehicle Condition Reports (FAQs)
In today's used-vehicle market, providing customers with accurate and detailed information is a...
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Inventory Management,
LiveLot,
Vehicle Merchandising,
DealerSpin360,
VinMotion,
SmartListing
5 Vehicle Pictures Every VDP Should Have
Whether you’re new to vehicle photography or shoot different makes and models daily, one thing is...
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Inventory Management,
LiveLot,
Vehicle Merchandising,
DealerSpin360,
VinMotion,
SmartListing,
New Car Incentives
EV Adoption and Sourcing: How Automotive Dealerships Can Succeed in the Electric Vehicle Market
Electric cars are everywhere these days, and they’re not going away, thanks to growing consumer...
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Take Advantage of VinMotion: We’re Better Than Ever in 2022
Automated technology is the new secret weapon of the vehicle dealership industry. Many elements of...
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Digital Vehicle Condition Reports: What Consumers Want & Dealerships Need
When the pandemic forced consumers to stay home, online shopping became more critical than ever....
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Can Vehicle Condition Reports Do More For Your Dealership?
Why Do Vehicle Condition Reports Matter? If you’re a used car dealer, you may be hesitant to...
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Digital Merchandising Tools for Automotive Dealerships
The days of window shopping at used vehicle dealerships are over. If that comes as a shock to you,...
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Don’t Pay for More, Don’t Settle for Less: Driving Your Dealership with VinMotion®️
What is the most important asset to a dealership? Inventory. Without inventory your dealership is...
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Maximizing Your Profit on Auction Cars
Shopping at auctions can be stressful. Worst-case scenario, you bring in a used car that consumes...
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How does an IMS Improve Your Dealership’s Profit Margins?
It hasn’t escaped your notice: in the highly competitive automotive industry, profit margins for...
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Analytics of Today's Car Shopper
We've heard about the importance of digital retailing for car dealers for the better half of the...Making it Personal: The Dealership Digital Buying Experience
The modern-day Internet is all about customization. Websites, ads, and content suggestions all...
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Auto Tech Advancements in 2021: What Dealerships Must Know
The automotive industry has always been at the forefront of innovation. The constant march of...
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Vehicle photography with a purpose
Vehicle photos are extremely important to a dealership’s business both on and offline. There are...
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How Car Buyers Research Cars Online
It’s no secret that car shoppers are spending more of their car buying process online, but why has...
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The Importance of Video Marketing for Dealers
Dealership video marketing. It’s a key pillar of any successful dealership’s advertising strategy....
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7 Myths About Vehicle Merchandising Debunked
The pandemic has rocked the way dealers merchandise, and the intense pressure has caused some...
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The Art of Vehicle Photo Merchandising [Infographic]
When it comes to vehicle photos, shoppers are looking for authenticity and transparency. With the...C.A.R.Score Hits 3,000 Vehicle Inspections for Leading Dealer-to Dealer Trade Network Provider, CarOffer
C.A.R.Score's Vehicle Condition Detail Reports Become More Integrated with Dealers, Online...
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How Inventory Management Software Makes It Easier to Run Your Dealership
Saying “time is money” is cliche at this point, but that doesn’t mean it’s not accurate. Time IS...
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C.A.R.Score vehicle condition now included on CARFAX Vehicle History Report
Retail vehicle condition details are growing in demand to consumers and companies. C.A.R.Score, a...
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7 Floor Planning Mistakes Dealers Should Avoid
Retail floor planning (aka floorplanning or inventory financing) is a line of credit that allows...
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How to Improve the Car Buying Experience
It’s common knowledge that shoppers prefer quick and convenient buying experiences. No one wants to...
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C.A.R.Score added to Experian’s AutoCheck vehicle history reports - Dealer Specialties
C.A.R.Score added to Experian’s AutoCheck vehicle history reports Vehicle condition details are...
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Product Spotlight: DealerSpin360 – Taking the Offline Walkaround Online - Dealer Specialties
Product Spotlight: DealerSpin360 – Taking the Offline Walkaround Online The walkaround is an...
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Join Dealer Specialties at NADA 2020! - Dealer Specialties
Join Dealer Specialties at NADA 2020! Another year, another NADA… but a NEW decade! Each year...
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C.A.R.Score reports are now available to Dealer.com clients - Dealer Specialties
C.A.R.Score reports are now available to Dealer.com clients PRESS RELEASE GlobeNewswire Monroe,...
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Vehicle Photography Solutions that Work for YOU (Not the Other Way Around) - Dealer Specialties
Vehicle Photography Solutions that Work for YOU (Not the Other Way Around) Earnhardt Auto Centers...
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Growing Your Dealership’s Business Through Online Video - Dealer Specialties
Growing Your Dealership’s Business Through Online Video Click to view LiveLot Infographic ...
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Product Spotlight: LiveLot® - Dealer Specialties
Product Spotlight: LiveLot® LiveLot is a dealership video service designed to increase traffic,...
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Dealership Inventory Photos – Strategic Tips for Meeting Consumer Needs & Increasing Leads - Dealer Specialties
Dealership Inventory Photos – Strategic Tips for Meeting Consumer Needs & Increasing Leads The ...
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Craigslist Helps Turn Vehicles 10 Days Faster! - Dealer Specialties
Craigslist Helps Turn Vehicles 10 Days Faster! Dealer Specialties and LotVantage recently...
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New Website Features The Latest Information In An Attractive, User-Friendly Format - Dealer Specialties
New Website Features The Latest Information In An Attractive, User-Friendly Format Dealer...
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