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AutoTrader and MSN autos causes a "surge in shoppers"?

Autotraders customer service in Atlanta is a joke. We switched to another source for our new inventory last month and I called them to have our new vehicle inventory source switched and they informed me this could take "...up to THREE WEEKS". I called my Cars.com rep and he had the same issue resolved for me in TWO DAYS! What is going on with Autotrader????? They cost more and do less!!!
 
We will soon end the arguement between two giants. Between price and consumer as well as dealer relationships both sites are lacking. As a former industry professional, I've seen or better haven't seen what those sites can do for you. Stay tuned, we go live very soon!
 

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Dealers and industry observers debate whether AutoTrader's partnership with MSN Autos will deliver the 'surge in shoppers' its ads promise, with many questioning MSN Autos' declining search relevance and clunky interface. The thread evolves into a broader AutoTrader vs. Cars.com comparison, with participants citing Cars.com's Yahoo partnership, Super Bowl advertising spend, faster customer service, and lower pricing as reasons to favor it. The emerging consensus is that AutoTrader charges significantly more while delivering comparable or weaker ROI, leaving dealers questioning whether the premium is justified.

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