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What dealer software do you wish existed, but doesn't?

Are you saying if you projected a certain % increase in year over year net for the certain dept the dashboard would show you how far off you are and how much you need per day to hit your projection?

This and then some. It needs to be able to forecast based on historical data, not just what the difference is. Trends, previous year seasonal data, etc.
 

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Dealers discuss unmet software needs in the automotive industry, with the most developed idea being a texting platform designed specifically for dealer operations—enabling lead management, appointment reminders, customer photos, and video sharing while protecting BDC staff privacy without requiring opt-ins or compliance disclaimers. Other requests include affordable lead generation, executive dashboards with forecasting capabilities, and automated sales assistance. The thread reveals a gap between generic CRM/texting tools and dealer-specific workflow needs, particularly around customer communication that balances compliance with operational efficiency.

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