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ERA-IGNITE vs. LightYear by DealerBuilt

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ERA-IGNITE

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    ERA-IGNITE

    Score8 out of 10
    		N/AReynolds and Reynolds, headquartered in Dayton, offers the Windows-based ERA-IGNITE dealer management system (DMS). ERA-IGNITE offers a single system with a single unique identifier for every customer, every vehicle, and every transaction.N/A

    LightYear by DealerBuilt

    Score8 out of 10
    		N/ADealerBuilt'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
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    ERA-IGNITELightYear by DealerBuilt
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    ERA-IGNITELightYear by DealerBuilt
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    User Ratings
    ERA-IGNITELightYear by DealerBuilt
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    User Testimonials
    ERA-IGNITELightYear by DealerBuilt
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    The Reynolds and Reynolds Company
    ERA-IGNITE works well for day to day operations at Car Dealerships. It will maintain your customer records. It is lacking a little in mainlining employee records, as you have to switch back and forth between ERA "blue screen" (older version) and IGNITE "point and click" (newer version). Overall, though it will get the job done.
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    Laura Ellis
    Office Manager
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    DealerBuilt
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    Pros
    The Reynolds and Reynolds Company
    • I like when you are punching journal entries, checks, etc. you get the schedule balance at the bottom. That is very beneficial.
    • Payable checks are well done. You can pay by invoice or vendor.
    • There are numerous reports that you can create in RMI to help with any specific reporting that is needed.
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    Laura Ellis
    Office Manager
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    Cons
    The Reynolds and Reynolds Company
    • The Financial Statements can only be printed on legal and instead of scrolling through it to look at it you have to navigate it at the top with the arrows.
    • Their time clock is not user-friendly. You cannot just pull up one person and look at their time and make changes. You have to go through like you want to print, look at the time for the employee to find errors, then back out and go into a different screen to correct.
    • Giving employees access to different functions is a nightmare. It is not at all laid out the way Ignite is used, and there are numerous hidden check boxes.
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    Laura Ellis
    Office Manager
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    DealerBuilt
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    Return on Investment
    The Reynolds and Reynolds Company
    • Creating numerous reports on ERA-IGNITE is beneficial in seeing where you are getting the best ROI and where you are lagging.
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    Laura Ellis
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    DealerBuilt
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    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.