AutoRaptor Blog
Apr 27, 2016
Notorious car salesman tactics will scare away your customers and kill your referral business. Want to stop that from happening? Start here. Do you hire salespeople who only keep their eyes on immediate commissions? Having a dealership filled with this type will quickly tarnish your reputation. They use sleazy methods of selling that offer short-term benefits and […]
Read postApr 20, 2016
Want better insights into your dealership’s sales triumphs and slumps? Use these key performance indicators for sales consistency throughout the whole year. Your sales teams seem to be performing well, yet the financials this quarter are way down. Why? It could be a lack of insight in sales measurements. Car dealerships usually analyze performance in […]
Read postApr 13, 2016
5 lead assignment rules increasing dealership follow-up rates in 2026: active-only assignments, time limits, workload management, AI routing.
Read postApr 11, 2016
Are you at risk for dealership compliance violations? Dealership compliance has spread like wildfire since the passing of Dodd-Frank and the formation of the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau. There are numerous strict regulations, from F&I to marketing to inventory, that it’s your job to stay on top of. How is it possible to keep up? As an […]
Read postApr 6, 2016
Are your emails breaking spam laws? Think beyond permission: email marketing must be compliant with the CAN-SPAM Act Do you know how easy it is to break the law when you send an email? It’s not something car dealership owners think about until they get hit with a big fine. Permission email marketing messages must […]
Read postApr 4, 2016
Discover 7 mobile CRM features boosting dealership sales in 2026: AI lead response, license scanning, real-time sync, automated reminders. Full implementation guide included.
Read postApr 1, 2016
Want to boost your conversions? Assign your automotive leads with a strategy—use our best practices for faster follow-ups and higher performing workflows You’re a sales manager. You walk into the dealership one morning, take a seat at your desk, sign into your CRM system, and see a long list of leads waiting for […]
Read postMar 30, 2016
If you want to boost lead traffic and close more car deals, start by changing your auto dealer marketing. Here’s a 10-step process to get started! You just started as the new GM of a pre-owned dealership with three locations. The owners understand that car sales, at the end of the day, is a face-to-face […]
Read postMar 28, 2016
Get on track to secure true ROI for your special finance leads. Make your marketing dollars count with better customer service and well-structured deals There’s a lot of money to be made in the subprime market. If you’ve allocated your marketing funds to focus more on attracting special-finance leads, you’ll want to raise your closing […]
Read postMar 25, 2016
Looking for the best automotive marketing ideas? Start thinking like a marketer and pitch your GM on new strategies Do you ever creep on another dealership’s website or Facebook page to check out all the wonderful marketing material they’re putting out? Or maybe notice that, for some odd reason, they are always the first dealer […]
Read postMar 23, 2016
Want to qualify leads before they reach the dealership? Oil up your sales funnel with auto email software that targets, nurtures, and converts prospects Just like the auto industry, online marketing is always changing. New strategies pop up, and others fall out of fashion. But there is one method that has continued to stay relevant: […]
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Mar 21, 2016
Are your sales trainings not making a difference? Try these car sales training ideas focused on revisiting fundamental skills with new methods Dealership owners with an eye toward professional development are smart investors. Why? Because they’re helping salespeople succeed. As a manager, it’s your responsibility to develop car sales training ideas that invigorate your team. […]
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