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Does Social Matter?

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A vendor-authored post presents third-party research (Dealer.com partnered with GfK Automotive) arguing that social media meaningfully influences car shoppers, who reference an average of 18.6 sources before visiting a dealership. Dealers in the thread debate whether Facebook drives actual vehicle sales or primarily builds relationships and supports fixed ops, with the consensus leaning toward social media being best suited for service merchandising, customer engagement, and word-of-mouth amplification rather than direct selling. The key insight is that ROI is hard to measure but engagement is real, and dealers should focus on humanizing their brand and targeting existing customers with relevant offers rather than pushing inventory.

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