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TK Carsites — DealerRefresh Vendor Library
Dealership website platform and digital presence provider for automotive retailers.
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Dealership website platform and digital presence provider for automotive retailers.
What you do with it
build and operate a custom automotive website with SEO and lead generation capabilities, so they can convert more online visitors into showroom-ready leads
When a dealer needs to attract and convert online shoppers through their website
switch to a platform that aligns every feature to selling more cars, so they can grow sales performance through a more effective digital presence
When a dealer feels their current website provider is holding them back
access integrated website, social media, and SEO solutions through a single trusted partner, so they can reduce vendor complexity while maintaining front-end marketing quality
When a dealer wants to consolidate marketing and compliance vendors
Community evidence → Stable
The DealerRefresh community recognizes TK Carsites as a credible, award-winning website platform with particular strength in SEO capabilities and lead generation, serving over 700 dealerships and earning industry recognition alongside peers like Dealer.com. The introduction of keyword-driven dynamic home page banners was noted as a genuinely innovative feature. However, the community raises meaningful concerns about site layout, inventory navigation, and customization limitations that temper enthusiasm. A serious credibility issue emerged when TK Carsites was identified as purchasing fake Facebook likes through a crowdsourcing platform, with community members also questioning whether fake leads were involved — a reputational concern the quotes do not show was ever resolved.
SEO and lead generation strength3 mentions
Award recognition and industry reputation3 mentions
Site usability, inventory navigation, and customization limitations2 mentions
Fake Facebook likes and lead integrity concerns1 mention
KPA partnership and integrated compliance/marketing offering2 mentions
Competitive consideration among website platform alternatives2 mentions
11 mentions · 6 positive · 1 negative · Scored from 20+ years of candid DealerRefresh discussion. Scores shift as new conversations happen.
POSITIVE
"When you've had it with "business as usual" website providers and are ready to really go to the next level, think of TK Carsites. Over the past ten years a lot has changed. Our approach to helping our clients has changed as well but one thing that has remained constant is the simple overriding question that we apply to everything we do, "Will it help sell more cars?""
TK Carsites - Dealer Website Services Profile and Reviews →
POSITIVE
"KPA and TK Carsites announced a strategic partnership today that combines the environmental, health, safety, and HR compliance and risk management services of KPA with the "front end" marketing and website development capabilities of TK Carsites. The partnership gives dealers solid options through trusted vendors within their field... TK Carsites has established itself as an award-winning marketing platform through which dealers can grow their business."
KPA, TK Carsites Form Strategic Alliance →
POSITIVE
"Dealers United featured KPA TK Carsites as their August 2012 vendor deal, offering discounted website services to dealership members through August 30th. The promotion highlights that KPA's platform serves over 700 dealerships with integrated solutions for websites, social media, and SEO"
Dealers United deal for August 2012 →
POSITIVE
"TK Carsites a few years back introduced a website feature that changed the home page banner based on the search keywords used to land on the dealer's home page."
The Next Giant Leap For Dealership Websites →
POSITIVE
"TK Carsites built a reputation as the best website provider in the industry through our unique custom automotive websites"
TK Carsites Enters Into License Agreement with ContactAtOnce! →
POSITIVE
"Last year's dual award winners were Dealer.com, TKCarsites.com, and DealerTrend.com."
2010 ASMA Report Will Review 45 Automotive Website Platforms →
NEGATIVE
"TK Carsites was purchasing fake Facebook likes through Microworkers (a crowdsourcing platform for low-cost tasks) and questioned whether they were also buying fake leads"
Caught Buying Fake Facebook Likes & Possible Fake Lead Submissions On Microworkers? →
MIXED
"users consistently praise TK's SEO capabilities and lead generation, concerns emerge around site layout/usability, inventory navigation, and customization limitations"
New Website Provider →
NEUTRAL
"TK Carsites (TK engage)"
What should you pay for a social media offering and who do you guys recommend? →
NEUTRAL
"during a 90-day website transition to TK Carsites"
Getting fresh start on social networking.. or hold it off until →
NEUTRAL
"listing several options (Dealer.com, Dealerskins, Dealeron, Dealerfire, TK Carsites, BZ)"
Searching for a new website provider →
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