A lot of individual dealerships and large auto groups get caught up in the hype of pure automation, thinking that faster data delivery equals a better customer experience.
It doesn't.
Data answers questions, but it lacks empathy.
"I have a watch problem. 🤫
Not a "few nice pieces" problem. A genuine, looking-forward-to-the-next-fair-for-weeks kind of problem."
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Our industry is obsessed with flashy technology and automated efficiency right now, but pure automation alone does not build loyalty.
Nobody remembers your digital tagline, but they do remember how it felt to interact with your business.
If you are going to use your site as a glorified digital billboard, you might as well save yourself $50,000+ a year. (1/6)
Why? Because your website is about Sales, not customer service. Right?
It should capture the inquiry instantly and immediately transition that buyer to a skilled human who can build genuine trust. (5/6)
Do customers visit your dealership in the nude?
It’s an unusual question, but it emphasizes a reality that many dealers are overlooking right now.
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While some dealers have adapted to this new wave of digital customer intent, many are still waiting on the showroom floor for traffic that has already moved online.
