We all đź’– to text.
That’s why we made texting a core function of our industry-exclusive Hot Leads.
It’s why 90% of our Hot Leads opt in to receive text messages from us.
And it’s a big part of why our exclusive Hot Leads are twice as likely to convert to a vehicle purchase than typical consumer leads.
Read on to see how we do it.
The latest numbers are in – and CarsDirect + Auto Credit Express’ exclusive Hot Leads are twice as likely to convert to a vehicle purchase than typical consumer leads!
Hot Leads are only available from CarsDirect + Auto Credit Express – and they come with our new, used, and special finance lead packages at no additional charge.
What’s a Hot Lead?
Hot Leads are high-quality, down-funnel customers who have demonstrated higher than normal purchase intent, as determined by our industry-exclusive Buyer Assist™ technology.
Hot Leads are automatically surfaced to you instantly via email and text message, ensuring that you never miss a qualified sales opportunity.
The numbers speak for themselves:
Hot Leads are
to a sale vs. typical leads
of CarsDirect Auto Credit Express Special Finance Leads qualify as Hot leads
of CarsDirect + Auto Credit Express New Car Leads qualify as Hot leads
Let exclusive CarsDirect + Auto Credit Express Hot Leads give you the edge over your competition by connecting you with higher-quality customers, faster. Give us a call at 800.260.5857 to get started today!
By Cristian Rivera
Although scams and deceptive tactics are not commonplace at the majority of auto dealers, the few cases that do happen create a sense of caution among many U.S. auto shoppers.
That’s why it’s imperative that auto dealers are aware of these scams, and that they do everything they can to assure customers that there is no need for wariness at their store.
Read on for a roundup of the top three most common scams targeting automobile leads during the purchase process, along with tips on best practices for auto dealers and employees.
By Cristian Rivera
If you’re an auto dealer, you will find no shortage of internet auto lead suppliers or companies promising to get you the best auto leads. In today’s car buying landscape, the importance of making the right choice when buying auto leads is more important than ever – and it can truly make or break your business.
Many companies claim to give you the “best leads” for your dealership, but very few actually deliver on that “best” guarantee. This is because some companies are fragmented in their approach, and are just not equipped to maximize the full potential of a quality auto leads in today’s North American auto market.
Where some companies fall short, CarsDirect + Auto Credit Express exceed expectations. For two decades, we have brought together potential car buyers and auto dealers.
By Cristian Rivera
Let’s say you’ve recently opened an independent car dealership, hired your employees, and have cars on your lot.
Or, you’re starting a new sales job at a franchise car dealership. You’re not new to sales, but you’re new to selling cars.
No matter the scenario, the next step for those new to the car sales industry is the same:
All that’s left to do is to actually sell cars!
By Cristian Rivera
Quality employees—just like quality leads—help make sales possible and help grow your auto business. While dealership leads are certainly an important aspect of any auto dealer business, the importance of human employees sometimes goes overlooked when the majority of focus is on the bottom line.
Whether you source your own leads or use a third-party provider obtain leads, employees are always going to be the most important part of every sale. Auto dealers are wise to create an environment where employees can thrive and drive sales. This is accomplished by making sure you are being selective in the kind of employees you add to your team.
By Cristian Rivera
The days of having a new car lead result in a customer physically showing up at a dealership and purchasing a brand new car might be numbered. It might sound alarmist—and it mostly is—but auto dealers should expect that in the future, more potential car buyers will research and purchase a new car entirely online.
By Cristian Rivera
In the infamous stock market crash of 2008, many U.S. consumers lost their life savings, homes, cars, and fell further into debt. In the years following the financial crisis, many consumers found themselves needing special financing for big purchases like cars and trucks. In the auto industry, auto dealers around the nation saw special finance auto leads grow in prominence.
By Cristian Rivera
In the month of October 2018, many auto brands saw a drop in U.S. sales when compared to a year ago. Although this might seem like bad news for auto dealers looking to convert Ford leads, Toyota leads, and other popular auto brand leads in the U.S. into sales, there’s significant insight about consumers trends to gain from October’s sales numbers.
By Cristian Rivera
There were almost 60 million vehicles sold in the United States in 2017, according to data from Statista, a leading source of market and consumer data. Broken down, these sales consisted of 42.7 million used car sales and 17.1 million new car sales.
