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AutoMate DMS/CRM Anyone using them?

I like Auto/mate and what they're doing. A very open idea to DMS and the dealers I have using it are happy with the useability and the cost, of course. But besides cost their accounting depts seem to be happy with it. When it comes to any DMS outside the 2 major ones, though, be very CAREFUL about DATA! I have seen dealers LOSE important pieces of data when transferring from one DMS to another, and also know that a smaller-supported DMS like Auto/Mate will not fully integrate with other major CRM/inventory/etc products on the market. Know what you are getting yourself into when it comes to data, ask your other vendors about integration and experiences. You will have woes, no doubt. But if I had to personally pick someone besides ADP or ReyRey I would pick Auto/Mate.
 
AutoMate is a good DMS based on everything I have heard from dealers that use it. The CRM offering is limited but depending on what you need it might work well for you. There are a few vendors that have full integration with them, VinSolutions being one. Feel free to PM me and I can give you a few references of dealers that I know that use AutoMate.











Looking for feed back on Auto/mate DMS and CRM anyone using them if so what do you like what are your dislikes and are you doing centralized accounting if so how many rooftops/volume
 

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The thread discusses AutoMate DMS/CRM system experiences from dealers and industry professionals, with respondents noting it offers good value and usability compared to major competitors like ADP and Reynolds & Reynolds, though with limitations in CRM features and third-party integrations. Key concerns center on data integrity risks when migrating from other systems and potential integration challenges with other vendor products. The consensus suggests AutoMate is a viable mid-market option if you carefully evaluate data safety and integration needs, but it requires more caution than established DMS platforms.

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