DealerNudge | AI Lead Engagement for Independent Car Dealerships

DealerNudge responds fast, follows up consistently, and helps your team book more test drives.

Respond to leads in seconds

Reply fast when someone fills out a form, sends a text, or gets added manually.

Gather the right details

Ask about vehicle interest, trade-ins, timing, budget, and availability without missing a step.

Follow up after hours

Keep leads engaged at night, on weekends, and whenever your team is unavailable.

Book more test drives

Works with website forms, direct texts, CRM emails, marketplace leads, and manually added contacts.

The problem usually is not leads. It is follow-up.

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21x

More likely to qualify a lead when the first response comes within 5 minutes instead of 30.

Speed To Lead Changes Outcomes

5 min

/vs 30 min

Harvard Business Review summarized MIT and InsideSales research showing the first five minutes materially change qualification odds.

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58%

Consumers said texting is the best way for businesses to reach them quickly.

Buyers Prefer Text For Reach

Text

/beats calls

Zipwhip reported that 58% of consumers said texting is the best way for businesses to reach them quickly.

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35%

Text beat phone as the top customer-support channel preference, 35% to 29%.

Text Beats Phone Early

35%

/vs 29%

EZ Texting found text ranked ahead of phone as the top customer-support channel preference in its 2024 consumer report.

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Firms responding within an hour were nearly seven times more likely to qualify the lead.

Delay Kills Real Conversations

< 1 hr

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Harvard Business Review reported that firms responding within an hour were nearly seven times more likely to qualify a lead, while average response times were far slower.

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87%

Consumers said they check a new text within 15 minutes, making SMS the fastest read channel.

Text Gets Seen Fast

15 min

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EZ Texting reported that 87% of consumers check a new text within 15 minutes, which is why timing and channel matter so much early.

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What DealerNudge handles for you

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How DealerNudge Works

A Lead Comes In

DealerNudge can receive leads from website forms, direct texts, Facebook ads, marketplace inquiries, CRM notifications, forwarded lead emails, or leads your team adds manually.

DealerNudge Responds Instantly

The system texts the buyer quickly, confirms the vehicle of interest, and starts the conversation using details tied to your inventory so responses stay accurate.

DealerNudge Nudges Toward the Test Drive

DealerNudge uses proven sales psychology, asks the right questions, and guides the buyer toward booking a test drive.

Experience DealerNudge as a Customer

Enter your information and experience the same conversation your buyers would receive. DealerNudge replies like it would to a real lead and shows how the follow-up moves toward a test drive.

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No sales call required. Experience the conversation for yourself.

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Simple pricing for independent dealerships that want faster lead response, better follow-up, and more booked appointments.

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Starter is $299/month for dealerships that want instant SMS lead response, appointment requests, email lead intake, and basic lead summaries.

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Growth is $499/month for dealerships that want everything in Starter plus advanced follow-up sequences, salesperson handoff, daily lead summaries, and inventory-based social media posts.

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Ask about a 30-day pilot for your dealership.

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More than automation. DealerNudge uses AI-powered buyer engagement to reduce hesitation, identify motivation, and guide leads toward action.

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Lead to Conversation to Appointment to Test Drive to Sale.

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The goal is not just to text buyers. The goal is to move more buyers from interest to appointment.

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Why text works better than a call

Many buyers are more likely to reply to a text than answer an unexpected phone call, especially early in the process. DealerNudge responds right away, follows up consistently, and keeps the conversation moving toward an appointment.

See How It Feels

Sample first-response text

DealerNudge

Responded in 23 seconds

Hi, is the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited still available?

Yes, it is. Great choice. Are you mainly looking for a daily driver, weekend vehicle, or something for off-roading?

Mostly a daily driver but I want something fun on weekends.

Makes sense. The Wrangler is popular for exactly that reason. Are you planning to finance, pay cash, or trade in a vehicle?

I'll probably finance it.

Got it. Most buyers looking at this Wrangler finance. Are you hoping to stay under a specific monthly payment?

Around $450 if possible.

That's helpful. If the numbers work and the vehicle is what you're looking for, how soon are you hoping to make a purchase?

Within the next week or two.

Perfect. It sounds like you're actively shopping rather than just browsing. Would you prefer to see it this afternoon or tomorrow?

Tomorrow would be better.

Great. We currently have openings at 11:00 AM and 3:30 PM. Which works better for you?

3:30.

Perfect. I'll reserve that time for you. Before you come in, would you like me to send over photos, vehicle history information, and estimated financing options so you can review everything beforehand?

Yes please.

Absolutely. I'll send those over now so you can arrive with everything you need.

DealerNudge doesn't just answer questions. It identifies intent, qualifies buyers, and guides them toward the next step.

Never Let Another Lead Go Cold