Revenue Recovery & Client Retention Infrastructure
The deals exist.
The infrastructure
has not been there.
DealerSmart AI is a fully managed revenue infrastructure built exclusively for dealerships. It automates follow-up, reactivates dormant customers, captures after-hours leads, and protects your reputation. Completely hands-off, always running.
Revenue leaving your store today
Live
$0
Lost today to unanswered leads, absent follow-up, and zero after-hours automation. Modelled on a 150-unit/month dealership.
78%
of buyers choose the first dealer to respond
6.2 hrs
average dealer response time to a web lead
44%
of staff stop follow-up after attempt one
$1,200
average gross lost per deal from poor follow-up
SOURCES: CDK GLOBAL 2024 · DEALERSOCKET RETAIL STUDY · MIT LEAD RESPONSE MANAGEMENT
78%
of buyers choose the first dealer to respond
CDK Global, 2024
5×
higher close rate when contact occurs within five minutes
Harvard Business Review
89%
of consumers read reviews before visiting a dealership
BrightLocal, 2024
+37%
more leads captured after hours with AI qualification
Cox Automotive, 2024
$1,200
average gross lost per deal from inadequate follow-up
DealerSocket Research
The core issue
Your store generates leads.
Your systems are not closing them.
The average dealership runs 8-12 disconnected tools that don't communicate. Leads arrive and expire. Appointments are missed. Be-backs receive no nudge. The service drive loses retention to the independent down the road.
01
Speed-to-lead is broken
The average dealership takes 6.2 hours to respond to a web lead. By that point, 78% of buyers have chosen a competitor. Every hour of delay is gross profit that cannot be recovered.
02
Follow-up collapses after one attempt
80% of deals close between follow-up attempts five and twelve. The average salesperson stops at one. Without automated multi-touch sequences, your pipeline quietly expires.
03
Your reputation is unmanaged
89% of consumers read reviews before visiting a dealership. A 4.1-star average costs you customers daily, yet most stores have no systematic way to generate reviews or address negatives.
04
After-hours leads disappear entirely
40% of automotive web leads arrive between 6pm and 9am. Without an always-on qualification layer, those prospects are with another dealer by morning.
$432K
Estimated annual gross revenue lost by a 150-unit/month dealership from automation gaps alone
DEALERSMART AI MODELLING · CDK GLOBAL · DEALERSOCKET · COX AUTOMOTIVE
21×
More likely to qualify a lead contacted within 5 minutes versus 30 minutes
MIT LEAD RESPONSE MANAGEMENT STUDY
The DealerSmart responseDealerSmart AI responds to every lead within 90 seconds, executes a 15-touch follow-up sequence, and qualifies after-hours inquiries autonomously, without a single additional hire.
The business case
The return is not theoretical.
It is measurable.
Four independently validated metrics, plus a live calculator built around your store's actual numbers.
21×
Lead qualification rate at 5-minute response
Dealers who contact a lead within 5 minutes are 21× more likely to qualify it than those who wait 30 minutes. DealerSmart AI responds in under 90 seconds, around the clock, including weekends.
MIT LEAD RESPONSE MANAGEMENT STUDY
+9%
Revenue increase per one-star Google rating gain
A single rating improvement correlates with a 5-9% revenue increase. Our reputation engine averages 40+ new reviews per month, producing a 0.4-0.8 star improvement within 60 days for most stores.
HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL, 2023
80%
Deals that close between follow-up attempt 5 and 12
The vast majority of closed deals require persistent follow-up. Our 15-touch system runs automatically for 60 days, so no prospect is abandoned before the statistically optimal contact window closes.
SALESFORCE STATE OF SALES REPORT
+37%
Incremental leads captured after hours
Dealerships using AI-driven qualification capture 37% more actionable after-hours leads. The Dominate package runs a full qualification flow every hour of every day.
COX AUTOMOTIVE DIGITAL RETAILING STUDY, 2024
Revenue Gap Calculator for Your Store
Estimated monthly revenue gap
$0
Based on a 38% conversion lift from automated infrastructure.
$0
Incremental gross/month
0×
ROI on Ignition package
0 days
Estimated payback period
Modelled on a 38% average conversion lift. Actual results will vary. Indicative purposes only.
Average outcomes over the first 90 days
Lead response time6.2 hrs → 90 sec
Google rating improvement+0.6 stars
Appointment show rate+22%
Reactivated dormant leads+18-40 / mo
Investment tiers
Built for where your store is,
and where it is going.
Three fully managed infrastructure packages. Setup, configuration, and ongoing support included in every tier. No technical knowledge required. All pricing is monthly.
Founding Partner Rate
Ignition pricing is locked for life for the first 10 dealerships onboarded. A founding rate, not a temporary discount.
Tier I · Foundation
Ignition
Core digital infrastructure. Stop losing leads to silence and slow response times.
$1,000
per month · fully managed
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CRM & deal pipeline built to your sales processNew Lead → Contacted → Appointment Set → Closed
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Dealership website, 5 pages, mobile-firstHome, Inventory, Finance, Service, Contact
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1 lead capture funnelTrade-in valuation or finance pre-qualification
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90-second lead-alert automationSMS and email to your sales team instantly
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Appointment scheduling calendarTest drives, service, and F&I, all synced to your team
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30-day 5-email nurture sequencePre-written for automotive buyers
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Post-visit review request automationSMS to every sold customer at peak sentiment
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Monthly performance report
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Onboarding call and team training, 60 minutes
Start with Ignition
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Tier II · Professional
Accelerate
Full revenue automation. The complete system for a store serious about growth.
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custom monthly pricing · fully managed
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Everything in Ignition, plus:All Tier I deliverables fully included
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Unlimited deal pipelines and custom stagesNew sales, F&I, service, and fleet, all tracked separately
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3 high-converting funnelsTrade-in, finance pre-qualification, service drive promotion
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60-day 15-touch follow-up systemEmail and SMS, fully written, automotive-specific
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2-Way SMS campaigns and broadcastSales events, service reminders, VIP offers
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10+ advanced automation workflowsSpeed-to-lead, no-show reschedule, lost deal reactivation, lease maturity
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Full reputation managementAuto-request, negative deflection, monthly review audit
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Call tracking and recording, 3 linesPer-source attribution and monthly call review report
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Finance pre-qualification surveyCaptures credit and trade intent before the showroom visit
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Full analytics and attribution dashboardSource, close rate, funnel drop-off, rep performance
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Bi-weekly strategy calls and priority support
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Tier III · Enterprise
Dominate
Total market infrastructure. AI-first, fully autonomous, built for multi-rooftop operations.
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custom monthly pricing · scales with rooftop count
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Everything in Accelerate, plus:All Tier II deliverables fully included
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AI Chatbot for 24/7 lead qualification and bookingHandles inquiries, books appointments, qualifies trades autonomously
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AI Voice Agent for after-hours inbound callsAnswers, qualifies, and schedules without human involvement
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Branded mobile app for iOS and AndroidYour dealership's app with push notifications, service scheduling, loyalty
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Unlimited funnels and landing pages
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Electronic document signingProposals, service contracts, and trade agreements, fully in-platform
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Customer retention portal and loyalty communityPrivate group for VIP customers, service reminders, owner content
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Facebook and Google Ads integrationLead form submissions route instantly to CRM with auto-response
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Executive reporting dashboardRevenue attribution per channel, per representative, per campaign
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Weekly strategy sessions for 90 days post-launchFour calls per month with a dedicated DealerSmart AI strategist
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Multi-rooftop infrastructure capabilityIdeal for dealer groups operating across multiple locations
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All packages include complete setup and configuration. Month-to-month. 30-day cancellation notice. No long-term contracts.
Category comparison
Enterprise-grade automotive AI typically comes with an enterprise sales process.
SETUP
$0 vs. $6,000-$12,000
Full-scale AI conversation platforms commonly carry five-figure implementation fees before the monthly subscription even starts. Every DealerSmart AI tier includes setup at no additional cost.
COMMITMENT
Month-to-month, every tier
Comparable premium platforms are typically priced $5,000-$9,000 per month and sold on annual commitments. DealerSmart AI is cancellable with 30 days' notice, at every price point.
SPEED
Live in days, not quarters
Industry reporting consistently flags implementation speed as the weak point of enterprise AI rollouts. DealerSmart AI is configured and iterated on directly with your team, with no ticket queue.
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Let's audit your
revenue infrastructure.
In 30 minutes we will map your current lead flow, identify specific gaps, and recommend the right package. No pitch. No pressure.