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Car Dealer Technologies
Have a question or an opinion about a particular vendor, product, or support? Go here to engage with other Refreshers in your position using the same tools (or other tools), share experiences, and learn from the best!

Websites, SEO, SEM, Display, Social, Marketing New

Need help with your website or discovering the latest thing Google did? What about some digital marketing? Here's your spot.
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CRM, ILM, Chat, Desking, Emails, Phone, SMS New

Need some help with something in your sales process? Payments, sales taxes, pay plans, customer conversations, communications, and everything else that makes the sales dept tick.
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Vehicle Merchandising & Inventory Software New

Go here to explore the art and science of merchandising your vehicle inventory with software, data, and service providers.
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DMS Systems, Data, Security, I.T. New

All the fun stuff in the dealership. From DMS software to full-on statements, data policies and security.
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Service Marketing and Fixed-ops & Parts Solutions New

Service Scheduling & Parts Ordering. New technology is influencing dealership fixed-ops yet it's such an afterthought in most dealerships!
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Other Cool Technologies & Services New

Did you just find the coolest new product or gadget you can use at work? We wanna know about it too. It t doesn't need to be automotive-specific.
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Automotive Industry Opinions
General help, thoughts, and opinions on the state of the automotive industry.

Electric Vehicle (EV) Impacts on the Car Industry New

How is the automotive industry adopting the electric vehicle from mandates to servicing to acquiring EVs for resale.
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NIADA sponsored forum for Independent dealers New

Non-franchised dealers, recreational vehicles, side by sides, motorcycles, boats, and all the fun toys! Get answers to your questions.
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I'm Angry and Need to GRIPE! New

Can't stand the fact that your manufacturer is forcing you to use an inferior product? Maybe a vendor pissed you off with another price increase. Whatever ails you, air it here.
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REFUEL your day with something positive!

Share a tale of enlightenment, achievement, endearment, or just say something nice.
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Off Topic & Everything Else New

Go to town. Just be sure to abide by the DealerRefresh rules (no porn, religion, or spamming are the 3 biggies).
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Share the latest news, talk about a conference or event, or find your next career or employee.

DealerRefresh rules, how to use, making it better

Rules for using the forums. How to's for items like starting a new discussion, updating my profile, changing my photo, opt-in or out, and other ways to make your experience better.
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Automotive News, Press Releases, and Events New

Something in the News you feel compelled to discuss or founds a new resource and would like to share with the community? This is where you do it!
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Webinars, Broadcasts, Live Broadcast, Podcasts

Hosting, Looking for, or Participating in a Webinar, Live Broadcast, Podcast, or other type of Media Production? Go here to share with other Refreshers
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Jobs Available and People for hire

Industry vendors, dealers and manufacturers..have a job/position to fill? Post it here for FREE!!
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Sponsored Forums
Thank you to the DealerRefresh Sponsors for their patronage! In these forums, paid sponsors can do what they want. Run sales promotions, ask for beta testers, solicit new feature ideas, handle support items, host Q&As, etc.

ActivEngage New

ActivEngage is the premier managed messaging & customer engagement solution for car dealers, auto groups, & OEMs. From chat, text, and Facebook Messenger to digital retailing, reputation enhancement - ActivEngage offers solutions for every stage of the customer journey.
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CARS - Cars.com, Dealer Inspire and more!

Cars.com is a leading online destination that helps car shoppers and owners navigate every turn of car ownership. Cars.com companies include DealerRater, Dealer Inspire, Auto.com, PickupTrucks.com™ and NewCars.com®.
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Dealer Authority

Our seasoned digital marketing team develops cohesive digital marketing strategies for our dealers utilizing SEO, PPC, and Social Media Advertising with compelling and consistent messaging that helps dealers exceed their monthly numbers.
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FRIKINtech New

Make your customers raise their hands and scream "sell me a car" by giving them exactly what they want: how much is this car for me. Dead Simple.
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Montway Auto Transport

Montway Auto Transport is the number one rated car transporter in the U.S. Fast & reliable nationwide automotive transport working directly with car dealers.
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Phone Ninjas New

Close more leads, sell more cars, drive better customers, and stand out among the competition. We certify your team, provide ongoing coaching using actual customer calls, call scoring, dedicated one-on-one sessions and virtual coaching sessions to keep them in top form to handle today’s consumer requests in real time.
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