vAuto Provisions: Literally could not run a sales department without it!
Pros
- Gives a solid base of comparison as to the pricing of inventory in the area vs. the potential vehicle you are looking at purchasing or selling.
- Stores pictures, car fax, like comparisons, and lead info on every unit
- Gives numerous different ways at analyzing stock units.
Cons
- Some of the icons are a little esoteric and hard to understand intuitively.
- It would be nice if it were able to have preset pricing movements based on the age of unit, kind of like a stop-loss setup.
- Can be cumbersome to access some programs, e.g. Carfax required 4-5 steps to access.
Return on Investment
- Has increased ROI by enabling better pricing of vehicles, keeps in line with other dealers without underselling.
- By carefully tracking aged inventory and enabling alerts at set age points, it has positively impacted gross by ensuring inventory turnover.
- Other than the cost of the program itself, no negative issues with ROI.
Alternatives Considered
VinSolutions
Other Software Used
DocStar, CDK Drive, VinSolutions