CDK Global
For five decades, CDK has been delivering innovative solutions that empower dealers to manage their operations and forge stronger connections with customers at over 15,000 retail sites throughout North America.
The CDK Dealership Xperience enhances the potential for dealers by offering a range of sophisticated solution suites that integrate smoothly with our Foundations Suite, thereby driving performance improvements.
• Foundations Suite: This is the foundational element of the platform that provides essential, built-in capabilities necessary for effectively managing all dealership workflows while ensuring an exceptional customer experience from the outset.
• Fixed Operations Suite: Recognized as the most extensive solution available, it enables dealers to cultivate customer loyalty, optimize parts and service operations, and enhance profitability.
• Modern Retail Suite: This suite minimizes friction in the buying process and elevates customer engagement and revenue by streamlining and simplifying the purchasing experience that consumers now anticipate.
• Intelligence Suite: It leverages the power of data-driven insights to enhance performance and foster customer loyalty through the use of advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.
In summary, CDK's comprehensive offerings are designed to address the evolving needs of dealerships and their customers, ensuring they remain competitive in a rapidly changing market landscape.
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Vehicle Acquisition Network (VAN)
Vehicle Acquisition Network (VAN) is a purpose-built vehicle sourcing platform that enables car dealerships to acquire high-margin, fast-turning used vehicles directly from private sellers—bypassing auctions, reducing acquisition costs, and accelerating inventory turn.
Today’s automotive market is more competitive than ever. Wholesale prices are climbing, auction fees are rising, and reconditioning delays eat into profitability. VAN solves this by giving dealers the tools and talent they need to target, engage, and acquire for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) vehicles in their local market with speed and efficiency.
With VAN, dealers can:
Access thousands of local private-party listings in real time
Use AI-powered filters to find the most profitable cars
Automate personalized outreach and follow-up with sellers
Track communications, tasks, and acquisition progress in one unified CRM
Eliminate auction fees, transport delays, and wholesale surprises
For stores that lack time or staff to do this work in-house, VAN also offers a Managed Buyer program—a turnkey service where VAN’s expert acquisition team works on your behalf to find, contact, and negotiate with private sellers. It’s like hiring a full-time buyer without the overhead.
Whether you're a single rooftop looking for more control or a large group scaling a private-party acquisition strategy, VAN adapts to your dealership's workflow and goals. Dealers using VAN regularly see faster turn times, higher front-end grosses, and more predictable inventory pipelines.
Trusted by over 250 rooftops across the U.S. and Canada, VAN is how modern dealers compete with Carvana, CarMax, and other direct-to-consumer disruptors—by sourcing smarter, not just spending more.
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Auto ERP
Achieving profitability in the automotive dealership industry requires more than just knowledge of cars; it demands adept management of inventory, staff, and resources, alongside the ability to draw in new clientele for sustained success. A robust automotive dealership management solution (DMS), such as autoERP, acts as an enterprise resource planning (ERP) tool that integrates all business processes into a streamlined software system. When considering a dealer management system, it is vital to analyze daily operational activities, as understanding the core needs of the business is essential for making the right system choice. Creating a unique car buying experience that emphasizes customer satisfaction is crucial for fostering loyalty. In the realm of used cars, building trust with customers is of utmost importance. A thriving used car operation not only focuses on acquiring high-quality vehicles at attractive prices but also on enhancing them through repairs and upgrades to boost their market value. An efficient auto ERP system specifically designed for used car dealerships can address various operational challenges while easing management burdens. Furthermore, a well-implemented DMS can greatly improve overall dealership performance and enhance the customer journey. In conclusion, the right combination of effective systems and customer-centric strategies is vital for success in the competitive automotive market.
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MotorDesk
MotorDesk provides accessible tools linked to reliable data sources for your convenience. You can swiftly add new vehicles with accurate taxonomy and automatic detection of factory fittings. Stay competitive with built-in valuations and metrics that track sales performance. Instantly publish your listings to your website and leading marketplaces. Enhance your communication efficiency—whether through live chat on your site, AutoTrader inquiries, or WhatsApp messages—by managing everything from a unified interface that automatically connects with customer profiles, appointments, transactions, and more. Expedite your sales process with robust offer and invoicing functionalities. You can accept online payments, gather electronic signatures, confirm deliveries, and manage your financial documentation seamlessly. Real-time sales reports highlight the best-performing vehicles, manufacturers, models, sales channels, and team members. Boost your sales with a contemporary, responsive, and SEO-optimized website tailored to your brand, all powered by our groundbreaking website editor. Capture potential customers through callback and test drive booking forms, and facilitate online vehicle reservations, complete with immediate SMS notifications. Additionally, share updates across all your social media channels with just one click, making it easier than ever to engage with your audience!
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