Beyond the DMS

Time for a New Category of Dealership Software

To improve operations and exceed consumer demands, dealers need the CDK Dealership Xperience — because bolt-on point solutions have done more harm than good.

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How Bolt-Ons Are Hurting Dealers

Rising Costs

Supplementing a DMS with bolt-on point solutions from multiple vendors can send your costs skyrocketing. Average monthly expense, including DMS and 10–15 additional bolt-ons: nearly $30K per month.1

Broken Workflows

Since bolt-on point solutions aren’t integrated into the overall system, they often break workflows. This causes employees to swivel from task to task, lowering productivity and operational efficiency.

Dealership Turnover

Unproductive work environments create employee frustration. That’s tied to massive turnover: dealerships had to replace 1/3 of their employees in 2022.2

1. DealerTech Nerd 2022 DMS Market Report
2. National Automobile Dealers Association 2022 Dealership Workforce Study

Take On All These Consumer Concerns

46%

of consumers report car buying takes 2+ hours*

50%

lower consumer satisfaction (NPS) when waiting for F&I more than 30 minutes*

45%

of consumers want greater transparency in their service experience**

*CDK Friction Points Study 2023 **CDK Service Shopper 2.0 Study

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