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DEALERSHIP SHORTLIST

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These are the closest relevant products DealerApproved can support from category, product purpose, dealership jobs, fit and ecosystem context. This is not a paid ranking and DealerApproved does not manufacture a universal winner.

KenectCommunications Platform

Core jobs: Manage dealership reviews and reputation · Automate customer voice engagement · Chat with website shoppers · Message shoppers and customers

Kimoby

Communications Platform · Kimoby

Kimoby is service and fixed ops and reputation management technology for automotive dealerships. Official product materials document capabilities including Service lane tools, Repair order management, Payment processing, OEM program support, and Text messaging. The documented product fit includes Dealer groups, BDC, Service / Fixed Ops, and Marketing. Official integration evidence identifies connections with Reynolds Ignite, Tekion Automotive Retail Cloud, and Dealertrack DMS. Additional official product documentation covers Kimoby is the Service Lane OS for Automotive Dealerships, and Car Dealership Software for Service Departments.

WHY IT MADE THE SHORTLIST
  • Competes in Chat / Messaging
  • Similar product type: Communications Platform
  • Both are dealership-focused platforms
  • 1 shared dealership job
Dealer evidenceNot yet rated
Best fitCar dealership service departments · Smaller-volume service departments
Shared research contextAccept customer payments · Manage repair orders · Manage service-lane workflow
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ActivEngage

Communications Platform · ActivEngage

ActivEngage is a dealership communications platform used by dealerships to chat with website shoppers, support online vehicle-shopping and deal workflows, set customer appointments, support OEM dealership programs, and schedule customer appointments.

WHY IT MADE THE SHORTLIST
  • Competes in Chat / Messaging
  • Similar product type: Communications Platform
  • Both are dealership-focused platforms
  • 1 shared dealership job
Dealer evidenceNot yet rated
Shared research contextChat with website shoppers · Support online vehicle-shopping and deal workflows · Set customer appointments
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Text2Drive

Communications Platform · Text2Drive

An advanced automotive customer communication and software platform for dealerships.

WHY IT MADE THE SHORTLIST
  • Competes in Chat / Messaging
  • Similar product type: Communications Platform
  • Both are dealership-focused platforms
  • 1 shared dealership job
Dealer evidenceNot yet rated
Best fitDealerships automating proactive text alerts for lease renewals, upsells, and car sales · Dealerships using vehicle promotions and buy-back campaigns to connect with highly engaged leads
Shared research contextManage vehicle inventory · Manage repair orders · Manage service-lane workflow
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CarChat24

Communications Platform · CarChat24

CarChat24 is a dealership communications platform for automotive dealerships.

WHY IT MADE THE SHORTLIST
  • Competes in Chat / Messaging
  • Similar product type: Communications Platform
  • Both are dealership-focused platforms
Dealer evidenceNot yet rated
Best fitDealer groups · Franchised dealerships
Shared research contextImprove dealership sales and customer service on the Internet
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Gubagoo

Communications Platform · Reynolds and Reynolds

A dealership customer-engagement platform offering chat, digital retailing, eSign, eContracting, desking, service, reporting, and CRM capabilities.

WHY IT MADE THE SHORTLIST
  • Competes in Chat / Messaging
  • Similar product type: Communications Platform
  • Similar dealership fit
Dealer evidenceNot yet rated
Best fitDealer groups · Designed for dealerships to engage customers throughout both in-store and online buying journeys.
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