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Aspiring startup founder — how are independent dealers actually using AI today?

Apr 24, 2026
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First Name
Harrison
Hey everyone — my name is Harrison and I am a young entrepreneur looking to launch a startup focused on helping independent car dealers.


Before I build anything I want to understand how dealers are actually thinking about AI right now. Not the hype — the reality.


A few genuine questions I would love honest answers to:


Have you tried any AI tools in your dealership? If so what worked and what was disappointing?


What is the one task in your day to day operation that you wish AI could handle reliably?


What would make you trust an AI tool enough to actually use it in your business?


I am not selling anything. I am in pure research mode and every honest answer helps me build something actually worth using rather than another tool that sounds good in a demo and fails in real life.


Appreciate any thoughts you are willing to share.