It's no secret that the internet has changed how consumers research, shop for, and buy products. Our industry is no exception, as shoppers are more informed than ever before about the vehicles they want to purchase.
A lot of car dealers are taking advantage of the opportunities to catch shoppers higher in the sales funnel by using paid search advertising or SEM such as Google Adwords.
One of the biggest trends in 2019 that is continuing to shape the automotive industry is with used car sales. So what does this mean for dealers?
Car dealerships are constantly looking for innovative ways to put their name out in the marketplace. One dealership has developed an interesting strategy benefiting from the popularity of transportation networking company, Uber.
When a customer does business with your dealership, they expect that they are not just paying for your service, but are also paying to have a good experience. In today’s digital world, that simple truth applies not only to the human interactions buyers have with your brand representatives, but also to how easily they can navigate your automated processes.
How many people in your local market drive your brand? How many of those local same brand owners are in your CRM?
Dealers are already aware of the importance of advertising on Facebook and Instagram and for a good reason: your shoppers spend a lot of time on there. But what other apps do your prospects use?
Facebook recently rolled out a new type of dynamic ad creative that is allowing auto dealers to connect with even more shoppers on their social network.
While the average age of cars on the road has risen steadily over the past decade, the average trade-in and repurchase cycle for vehicles sits between 48-72 months.
