• joe.pistell
    joe.pistell replied to the thread Picture Quality.
    9 different dealers, all use the "pretend photo booth" 9 different dealers, all cars look the same. 9 different dealers, are back to zero.
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  • Dan Sayer
    We are taking it back in-house next month. I'm adding another marketing specialist with SEO expertise on Monday and I have a contract...
  • Dan Sayer
    Compared to Tekion Desking, it is pretty good. Other than DC cannot push back a complete deal into Tekion DMS. The irony. But I blame...
  • Tallcool1
    I am an Independent Dealer. The Independent Dealer Body is an extremely diverse group of businesses. It is not what a person would...
  • Chris Cachor
    Those dealers get a good bit of value from the $99/mo. Carsforsale.com platform. But I agree they're lacking especially for lead gen. I...
  • ggarvin
    My Automotive News Annual Subscription Cost has gone from: 2018 - $79 2019 - $99 2020 - $119 2021 - $169 2023 - $199 2024 - $349 2025 -...
  • Tallcool1
    Welcome! I am a smaller Independent dealer as well. I have been in business for about 15 years and have a really strong grasp on all of...
  • Tallcool1
    How do you know? How can you look at a Franchise store website and know that this isn't happening?
  • Carphotoeditor
    That’s a really smart approach — cutting down production time while keeping the personal touch is a huge win for dealerships. AI video...
  • Carphotoeditor
    That’s a solid stance, and honestly, the right one to take. Transparency builds long-term credibility, and it’s good to see companies...
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  • Carphotoeditor
    That’s fair — improving lighting alone doesn’t really change the substance of what’s being shown. It’s more about presentation than...
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  • Carphotoeditor
    That’s a really thoughtful question — and one that’s becoming increasingly relevant. AI tools can absolutely help present inventory more...
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  • Carphotoeditor
    Carphotoeditor replied to the thread Looked at Dominion DMS?.
    Excellent point — modern DMS platforms like Dominion really do change the game. When data becomes more accessible and systems more...
  • Carphotoeditor
    Carphotoeditor replied to the thread Looked at Dominion DMS?.
    That’s great news! It’s refreshing to see more competitive DMS options entering the market — dealerships have been waiting for this kind...
  • Tallcool1
    Well based upon the current state of the Retail Auto Industry, I would say that it's a stretch to even think that editing out damage on...
  • Tallcool1
    Really nothing has changed. vAuto is still the best. Everyone is trying to be a "cheaper alternative to vAuto". Every platform has...
  • joe.pistell
    shoppers are saints and they never lie. "buyers are liars"
  • joe.pistell
    the harder the question, the more AI hallucinates.
  • Viracocha
    Thanks Joe! I actually have less than zero interest in website chatbots, I was considering this for a more personalized targeted loyalty...
  • G
    Were the results correct? I've found repeatedly that LLMs can be confidently authoritative and dead wrong.
  • Viracocha
    I am creating a MVP product and could use a consultant that has advanced knowledge of PBS Data structures for reporting. Accounting...
  • Alex Snyder
    The reasoning behind it, "to protect consumers from deceptive dealer practices and ensure transparent, standardized vehicle pricing,"...
  • Chris Cachor
    That game is over.
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