CDK vs. LightYear by DealerBuilt

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
CDK
Score 7.8 out of 10
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CDK is a dealer management system (DMS) supporting multi-site auto dealers with task management and operational automation wtih analytics, from CDK Global (formerly ADP Dealer Services).N/A
LightYear by DealerBuilt
Score 8.0 out of 10
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DealerBuilt's LightYear is a customizable ceDMS (customer experience DMS) platform designed to conform to each dealer’s unique business processes and reporting needs. LightYear includes modules for Accounting, Sales and F&I, Parts & Service, and Payroll, plus incorporates built-in customer experience tools designed to enable dealers to create sales and service experiences that exceed the expectations of tech-enabled consumers. The platform’s API is presented to give dealers the…N/A
Pricing
CDKLightYear by DealerBuilt
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Pricing Offerings
CDKLightYear by DealerBuilt
Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsPlease contact CDK for pricing information.
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CDKLightYear by DealerBuilt
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User Ratings
CDKLightYear by DealerBuilt
Likelihood to Recommend
8.4
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Support Rating
10.0
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User Testimonials
CDKLightYear by DealerBuilt
Likelihood to Recommend
CDK
CDK Drive is great at connecting all the team members in service/parts. We used to have a foreman who had to dispatch work to each technician, which is now done through CDK Drive. Technicians can get help with part requirements/needs through CDK. Before, each technician had to go back to the parts department and wait. CDK Drive is good at offering an option to record and send a video of what was found on a service diagnosis, this helps with transparency and trust.
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Pros
CDK
  • It helps us sell more in service.
  • It helps keep track of vehicles coming in.
  • It helps to remind customers who declined a service before.
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DealerBuilt
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Cons
CDK
  • Possibly because of the web-based nature, there are times when it can be slightly slow and laggy.
  • Some functions are less intuitive to use than Reynolds and Reynolds but that is more of a personal preference.
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DealerBuilt
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Support Rating
CDK
Great job by everyone from the initial sales staff to the implementation team to the support staff. Always ready, willing and able to help out with any questions or issues that arise, even those from people who are simply not computer savvy and have had a hard time transitioning to a new product for everyday use.
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Alternatives Considered
CDK
CDK Drive is way better, but from my experience, the integration process was very long and very painful and we feel CDK Drive could've made that less painful and less lengthy. Once it is working the way it should, I am sure that we will love it. Right now though, every time something else goes wrong, it builds on the frustration of the other 50 things that went wrong prior.
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DealerBuilt
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Return on Investment
CDK
  • Positive, in that CDK Drive is helping us accomplish objectives that our auto group is presenting for our dealerships to improve/work on as a service dept.
  • Positive in that it keeps up with modern technology and customer expectations in these times with new offerings in communication, recordings, etc.
  • Positive in that it has a response to each requirement that the auto manufacturer comes to us with. OEM starts requiring a new process/offer, and CDK has a way for us to fulfill that.
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ScreenShots

LightYear by DealerBuilt Screenshots

Screenshot of LightYear is a modern, highly-customizable ceDMS (customer experience DMS) platform that precisely conforms to each dealer’s unique business processes and reporting needs. As the industry’s only ceDMS platform, LightYear incorporates built-in customer experience tools† that enable dealers to create sales and service experiences that exceed the expectations of today’s tech-enabled consumers. LightYear’s open integration platform empowers clients to build their preferred dealer tech stack, enabling the secure exchange of data with other dealer tech providers, as well as OEMs.Screenshot of Maximize revenue potential in fixed ops by exceeding the expectations of today’s tech-enabled consumers with the industry’s only ceDMS platform that comes with a wide range of built-in customer experience tools. Increase upsells with one-click access to comprehensive details regarding vehicle history, recommended maintenance, and previously declined service recommendations. Build customer trust and drive increased customer-pay labor with video and photo-enabled MPIs and electronic approvals. Boost absorption rates with reporting and email/text campaign tools that enable service campaigns and BDC outreach calls.Screenshot of Drive efficiency and profitability by accelerating RO creation with an intuitive, mobile-enabled write-up screen that includes a one-stop view of service history and real-time parts availability. Keep technicians efficient at bay with electronic parts requisitions. Minimize technician downtime with intelligent dispatching that automatically prioritizes ROs and then assigns technicians to the appropriate next job. Automate receipting, cycle counts, and physical inventory and labeling with our integrated scan-based parts inventory management tool. Get real-time access to critical metrics needed to ensure accountability, monitor performance, manage parts inventory, and understand profitability.Screenshot of Assess a dealership’s current financial position, identify problem areas, and understand how performance is trending with dashboard views and customizable, real-time reports. Quickly review and compare multiple companies’ performance side by side. Easily modify account mapping and financial statements to keep pace with evolving OEM requirements.