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I have a feeling this isn't going to go as smooth I would like it. Starting next week we are going to implement VOICE ID FOR ELEAD CRM - integration through AVID Technology. AVID will receive...

https://forum.dealerrefresh.com/threads/avid-voice-id-for-crm-logging-phone-ups.10285/

https://www.axios.com/2024/04/30/tesla-layoffs-supercharger-team There are more cracks in the EV world. Charging stations are a big deal for EV owners who want to take longer drives or run er...

https://forum.dealerrefresh.com/threads/teslas-supercharger-team-was-laid-off.10279/

One major component of any automotive Owner’s or GM’s due diligence is a constant and ongoing evaluation of your sales team members’ skills, growth, consistency, and quality of delivery. If...

https://forum.dealerrefresh.com/threads/what-is-mystery-shopping-for-dealership-sales-teams.10284/

Hi, If anyone has had any experience in the car sales industry, please reply to this. I am trying to make a car buying app and I would like as much feedback and input as possible. This includ...

https://forum.dealerrefresh.com/threads/car-sales-website-startup.10243/

Hello everyone, I'm the general manager of a used car dealership with an inventory of approximately 85 cars. We're currently revisiting our pay structure for salespeople and exploring different...

https://forum.dealerrefresh.com/threads/seeking-advice-on-effective-salesman-pay-plans-for-a-mid-sized-used-car-dealership.10268/

I can't believe I'm considering this, but the local dealership has $50K MSRP Ariyas at $5,000 out the door through an 18-month one-pay lease through NMAC. It is down to $4,000 if your local power...

https://forum.dealerrefresh.com/threads/im-tempted-to-lease-a-nissan-ariya.10258/

We just had a great discussion on URL / Domain extensions on todays RefreshFriday. I was worried this was going to be quite a boring broadcast but instead it was the OPPOSITE! Check out the recor...

https://forum.dealerrefresh.com/threads/whos-gonna-purchase-a-dealer-domain-post-your-questions-and-opinions.6863/

Hi all! I have an idea for a new app for marketers. In a nutshell, it will help them share their work, advertising layouts and ideas. In addition to exchange, it will offer tools for joint develo...

https://forum.dealerrefresh.com/threads/new-app-for-marketers.10256/

Hey Refreshers, I need your help. We're looking for 5-6 (or more) recent dealer examples (websites), where they (or 3rd party) are doing a phenomenal job on actual new and used vehicle photogra...

https://forum.dealerrefresh.com/threads/peoples-choice-awards-for-best-vehicle-photos.6610/

The days of selling at or above MSRP are numbered. What once seemed like an industry standard is now as antiquated as dial-up internet. Dealerships banking on extracting top dollar while deliveri...

https://forum.dealerrefresh.com/threads/full-price-for-half-the-experience-the-unsustainable-practice-of-selling-over-msrp.10283/

2021 EDIT: It has almost been 3 years since this post was originally started. In that time I have gotten to know the people at SpinCar and do not have the same fears of them I did. In the coming ...

https://forum.dealerrefresh.com/threads/busted-spincar-caught-selling-dealer-data.5914/

For those who are using Auto Comply, what are your thoughts of blocking all cookies (GTM/GA4, Google Ads conversion pixel, facebook pixel, etc.) unless a website visitor to a dealership website e...

https://forum.dealerrefresh.com/threads/auto-comply-update-to-cookie-consent.10102/

Picture yourself excitedly browsing a car dealership’s website and clicking on your dream car's vehicle display page (VDP). You're greeted by glossy images, detailed specs, and an array of opti...

https://forum.dealerrefresh.com/threads/the-illusion-of-choice-why-too-many-options-lead-nowhere-in-auto-sales.10281/

Evaluating your team’s performance is one of the most difficult and time-intensive jobs facing any management team. It takes effort and money to do the work yourself, and the data can be flawed...

https://forum.dealerrefresh.com/threads/5-things-mystery-shopping-companies-can-do-for-your-teams-skills.10276/

This is a stab in the dark but do any dealers here source their own feeds for Motorsports/Powersports. I currently work for a Ford dealer and ultimately built our website to integrate with the au...

https://forum.dealerrefresh.com/threads/inventory-management-options-for-motorsports.10278/

INTERIOR PHOTOS VS. EXTERIOR PHOTOS -- WHICH ARE MORE IMPORTANT? I've noticed dealers seem to put a higher priority on exterior vehicle photos rather than interior photos. They're putting all ...

https://forum.dealerrefresh.com/threads/exterior-vs-interior-inventory-photos.10199/

The FTC CARS Rules say you don't have to disclose state taxes and fees, so we decided we could take advantage of that to get more leads. We are adding a new call to action to get the state ta...

https://forum.dealerrefresh.com/threads/taking-advantage-of-the-ftc.10269/

Imagine the anticipation of a customer eagerly awaiting a response after inquiring about their dream truck. The clock ticks, the excitement builds, and finally, an email notification pings. But d...

https://forum.dealerrefresh.com/threads/%E2%80%9Cproffesionalism%E2%80%9D-in-car-%E2%80%9Csells-%E2%80%9D-where-did-it-go.10277/

Pick any used, well equipped high-end SUV. Create your comments in GPT3 or GPT4, then: Post a VDP link to it Tell us if you used GPT3 or 4 (or the api). Paste your GPT Comments below. IF YOU LIK...

https://forum.dealerrefresh.com/threads/contest-who-can-make-the-best-chatgpt-comment-generator.9782/

Howdy! To preface: Our group uses VinSolutions. Our group has a buying center and we have been sending these leads to our VinSolutions CRM. It's a bit tricky to label these leads and process...

https://forum.dealerrefresh.com/threads/buying-center-crm.10124/

Our current setup is cumbersome in that we can receive text messages through our website and the tracking numbers we use on craigslist/facebook, but I have to manually log into our website's CRM ...

https://forum.dealerrefresh.com/threads/looking-for-suggestions-for-call-text-tracking-number-provider.10259/

> me: Create a paragraph using the above data for a vdp page >  >  ChatGPT: >  >  Certainly! Here's a paragraph-style summary for the Vehicle Detail > Page (VDP) of ...

https://forum.dealerrefresh.com/threads/ai-vdp-symmary.10228/