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Overcoming the Fear of Technology Transition

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Switching to a new DMS can be intimidating. After all, a DMS touches nearly every aspect of your operations. The fear of skipping a beat with new technology is enough to scare many dealerships away—but upgrading to a new DMS isn’t nearly as painful as most people think.

This guide will provide an in-depth look at the fears involved in upgrading technology and solutions for overcoming those fears. You’ll learn:

  • Why dealers get stuck using legacy systems
  • The efficiency gains realized from switching to a new DMS
  • First-hand success stories from five dealers
  • How to ensure a smooth DMS installation process

Pointers for a (Practically) Painless DMS Transition

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Successfully integrating a new Dealer Management System (DMS) is more than just adopting new software.

It involves operational changes, contemplation of compatibility issues, and buy-in from the entire dealership team. In our guide, Pointers For A (Practically) Painless DMS Transition, we give specific insights about how to create a smooth tech transition, including:

  • Overcoming common roadblocks
  • Creating a strategy for success
  • Getting leadership on board
  • Researching the right provider
  • Managing continuous learning

Changing technologies can be challenging, but with the right provider and the dealership’s overall business objectives in mind, a DMS transition really isn’t as difficult as most people think.

7 Solutions to Margin Compression

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How to Fight Margin Compression

Dealerships may be selling more new and used cars in recent years, but thanks to margin compression this perceived success may be more of an illusion than anything else.

This eBook will provide an in-depth look at margin compression, and the steps dealerships are taking to combat the problem. You will learn:

  • How the automotive industry has adapted and endured to meet margin compression
  • How margin compression applies to you
  • Where all the margins have gone
  • 7 solutions to margin compression

5 Ways a Modular DMS Platform Opens New Possibilities for Profit

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To satisfy a broad range of customer needs, your dealership must integrate with third-party applications. Unfortunately, many DMS platforms make it difficult for vendors to integrate and access data.

In our guide, 5 Ways a Modular DMS Platform Opens New Possibilities for Profit, we explain five ways your dealership can benefit from open access to your own data, including:

•        Freedom to choose third-party vendors and applications

•        Reductions in data and security fees

•        Real-time access to business intelligence and custom reports

•        Security as a standard product feature

•        Development of custom apps and functionality

Download the guide to learn about the benefits of a modular DMS platform.

Trade Up Your DMS

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The idea of moving to a new DMS is intimidating for most dealers, but it can be the change your dealership needs to stay competitive and profitable in our rapidly evolving industry. In order to find the DMS provider that will best fit with your dealership, you need to be prepared to ask the right questions.

In our guide, Trade Up Your DMS, we explain the specific questions you should ask every provider competing for your business to ensure you get a system that will see you to a stronger future. Topics covered include:

  • High tech functionality, such as anytime, anywhere access and real-time reporting.
  • High touch support throughout conversion, implementation, training, and ongoing operations.
  • Open architecture to accommodate new innovations and third-party providers.
  • Cloud-based versus server-based systems.

Download the guide here to find out the six critical questions you should ask before choosing your next DMS.

Was Your DMS Built for the Digital Age?

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5 Hallmarks of a Modern DMS and their Benefit to Your Dealership

Was your DMS built for the digital age? Is it providing the capabilities necessary to satisfy today’s car buyers? Is it making it easier or more difficult to adjust to industry change?

This guide will explain the benefits of a modern DMS over older, legacy dealer management systems. In it you’ll learn:

  • The five hallmarks of a DMS built for the digital age
  • How to evaluate your current DMS with a simple-to-use checklist
  • The benefits of cloud-based DMS providers

Cloud Cover

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Technology is changing the way dealerships do business, including the way data is secured.

Download our guide, Cloud Cover: Secure Your Dealership Data, to learn about the security advantages of a cloud-based DMS, including:

  • Efficient and secure transfer of customer data
  • Flexibility to securely view and analyze information anytime, anywhere
  • Peace of mind that comes from shifting security responsibilities to trained IT professionals
  • Freedom to integrate with more third-party vendors without restrictions